Rihanna Fenty has launched her new haircare line, Fenty Hair, which is available exclusively online and will be sold in 194 countries worldwide, with products that are easy to use and prioritize hair health.
Category: LIFE & STYLE
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Destination DC announces record numbers for tourism in nation’s capital
Washington D.C. saw a record number of visitors in 2023, resulting in $10.2 billion in visitor spending and the support of 102,366 local jobs.
Posted inDMV News
Capital Jazz Fest returns for another weekend of music and art
The 2024 Capital Jazz Fest featured a diverse range of artists and headliners, including Andra Day, Babyface and Leela James, and was attended by thousands of attendees who enjoyed the music, food, and Black-owned businesses.
Posted in!Front Page Arts and Entertainment
AFRAM festival returns to Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, celebrates African-American culture
AFRAM 2024, Maryland’s annual celebration of Black culture, art, food, business, fashion, music and more, will take place from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 22 and 23 inside of Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park, featuring talented artists like Busta Rhymes, October London and Big Daddy Kane.
Posted inAfro Briefs
PRESS ROOM: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated to host the 84th Grand Conclave in Tampa, Florida
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is hosting its 84th Conclave in Tampa, Florida from June 27 to July 2, with a focus on activism, philanthropic efforts, youth mentoring, recognizing the fine arts, health and wellness, and celebrating decades of social action.
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PRESS ROOM: Healing of the Nations Foundation in association with Carnegie Hall presents its annual Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 19 at 7 PM
On June 19, the Healing of the Nations Foundation and Carnegie Hall will present a free Juneteenth Celebration event featuring Grammy Award-winning singer Gregory Porter, actor Daniel Beaty, and more, honoring the freedom of enslaved African people and recognizing the ongoing fight for justice and equity.
Posted inCommentary
Cracking the code on ground rent: A guide to understanding and managing it
Ground rent is a lease agreement for the use of the land a house sits on, and homeowners must pay rent to the owner of the land, which can be redeemed through the Maryland General Assembly.
Posted inTravel
How gas prices have changed in Maryland in the last week
Gas prices in Maryland remain essentially unchanged over the last week, with the average price of gas per gallon hovering in the $3 range this summer, and a near-record number of Americans are expected to hit the road for travel between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Posted inBaltimore Community
AfroPreak 2024: Elevating the Preakness experience for Baltimore’s Black elite
The AfroPreak Lounge experience at the 149th running of Preakness Stakes was a vibrant cultural experience featuring diverse food, music, and fashion, and was attended by Ravens players, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, and members of The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus.
Posted inBUSINESS
In the beauty space: How Madhyatu Taylor merges culture and luxuryÂ
Djam All Naturals is a beauty and homegoods brand that offers a series of products carefully curated with the highest quality ingredients and materials, and is expanding with the addition of herbal teas.
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An AFRO spotlight on Black Excellence: Meet Zion Phillips, the five-year-old accepted into national society for high IQ
Five-year-old Zion Phillips has become a member of Mensa, the largest and oldest national intelligence quotient society in the world, after testing into the top 2 percent of Mensa members, and has officially been identified as gifted by the Florida Department of Education.
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Financial Preparation for Homebuying
Buying a home in the spring requires financial preparation, including a mortgage pre-qualification and a strong offer, and there are numerous resources available to help make informed decisions.
