Washington, D.C. will celebrate 50 years of Pride with an unprecedented three-week event, coinciding with WorldPride 2025 and themed “The Fabric of Freedom,” highlighting the LGBTQ+ community’s resilience and global solidarity. Despite political setbacks and funding withdrawals, organizers remain steadfast in their mission to celebrate progress, amplify visibility, and defend hard-won rights at a pivotal moment for the community.
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2025 Met Gala theme inspired by Black style
The 2025 Met Gala, set for May 5, celebrates Black designers and classic menswear with the theme “Tailored For You,” inspired by the Met’s new exhibit “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Co-chaired by stars like Pharrell Williams and A$AP Rocky, the exclusive fundraiser continues to blend high fashion, celebrity, and cultural history at one of the year’s most iconic events.
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AFRO High Tea returns to Baltimore
The AFRO’s High Tea returns April 26 at Martin’s West, honoring historic organizations and celebrating community legacy. With nearly 1,000 guests expected, the event features live entertainment, local vendors and support.
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Transgender Day of Visibility highlights struggles and resilience amid anti-trans legislation
On Transgender Day of Visibility, advocates celebrate the resilience of trans people while confronting a political landscape that increasingly seeks to erase their rights. As executive actions target gender-affirming care, military service and public recognition, activists stress the urgent need for awareness, protection and community support.
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24-hour marathon livestream launched as counterpoint to 47th president’s State of the Union
The “State of the People” town hall, hosted by Joy Reid and featuring various civil rights leaders and national advocates, will provide a 24-hour alternative to the expected State of the Union address, focusing on the truth and offering solutions for the nation’s challenges.
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Annual Black History Month luncheon takes place in nation’s capital
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) hosted its 99th Annual Black History Month Luncheon, featuring a panel session with Marc H. Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, and Christine Sampson-Clark, executive committee member of the National Education Association.
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Maryland’s MBE Night in Annapolis stands strong amid federal DEI rollbacks
The 16th annual MBE Night in Annapolis, led by the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, took place on Feb. 20, discussing opportunities in state contracting and addressing DEI initiatives under attack.
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Baltimore’s own, Black-owned tea company, Equitea returns home with a first-of-its-kind, matcha pop-up experience for 30 days in Remington.
Equitea, a Baltimore-based matcha company founded by Quentin Vennie, is hosting a pop-up in Remington from February 22 to March 22, offering a variety of matcha-based drinks and collaborating with local pastry chefs.
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Baltimore holds its first Black History Month Parade
The inaugural Black History Month Parade in Baltimore City, held on Feb. 17, celebrated the rich history of Black trailblazers and Black achievements in Charm City, and highlighted the importance of Black history being taught in schools.
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Greater Washington Urban League prepares for annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Gala
The Greater Washington Urban League is hosting its annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Gala: Honoring Those with Courage Under Fire on March 28 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C., to celebrate social justice champions and changemakers in the Greater Washington area.
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Rutgers-Newark Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series will focus on international Black liberation movements
The Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series will explore the interplay between national and global Black liberation movements, past and present, with a focus on transnational liberation and the cross-pollination of artistic and political movements worldwide.
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Artificial intelligence to take center stage at the 39th Annual BEYA STEM Conference and Black Engineer of the Year Awards
The 39th Annual BEYA STEM Conference will convene at the Baltimore Convention Center Feb. 13-15, featuring an extensive track dedicated to artificial intelligence, as well as product displays, workshops, and a chance for attendees to learn and network with industry leaders and subject matter experts.