Patti LaBelle and Juvenile will headline this year’s AFRAM festival on June 21-22 at Druid Hill Park. The free event will also feature Saweetie, Teedra Moses, Amerie, and Vedo, celebrating Black culture with music, food, and vendors. AFRAM attracts over 100,000 attendees annually.
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Posted inNational News
Suspect in shooting of Minnesota state lawmakers surrenders
Vance Boelter was arrested and charged with two counts of murder and two of attempted murder after posing as a police officer and shooting former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and shooting and wounding Senator John Hoffman and his wife, in a targeted attack that brought the state to a standstill.
Posted inBaltimore News
Across the country, schools officials work to protect students from immigration raids
School officials are speaking out against immigration raids taking place in classrooms across the nation. Teachers and administrators are doing what they can to protect immigrant families who now have to reconsider if school buildings are truly a safe space for their students.
Posted inNational News
‘Arrogant. Dangerous. Dishonest’: 47th president’s global image tanks as US reputation plummets
A new global survey by Pew Research Center shows that the 47th U.S. president’s international image has plummeted, with most countries viewing him as unfit for global leadership. Confidence in the American president is low across key issues like climate change and Ukraine, and the U.S. reputation has also declined sharply, especially in Mexico, Canada, and Sweden.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
Healing through history: The power of Juneteenth
Experts say Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, provides a powerful opportunity for Black Americans to acknowledge generational trauma and celebrate survival and resilience.
Posted inDMV News
Upcoming Juneteenth events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
Celebrate freedom, culture and community at Juneteenth events happening across Baltimore, Prince George’s County and Washington, D.C. From family-friendly festivals and historical reenactments to live music, art showcases and educational panels, this year’s celebrations honor the legacy of emancipation while spotlighting Black excellence. Whether you’re looking for a vibrant parade, local vendors, or space for reflection, there’s something for everyone to engage, uplift and remember.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
100 Fathers, Inc. unites D.C. community to build stronger Black families
100 Fathers, Inc. hosted a conference at Howard University to promote health and wellness, eliminate violence, and develop values and character development, with a focus on empowering Black men and their families to become leaders in their communities.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. officials celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month celebrations
The Mayor’s Office of Caribbean Community Affairs will host several events throughout the month of June in observance of Caribbean Heritage Month
Posted inWashington D.C. News
FY26 budget oversight underway as D.C. Council weighs program cuts
This budget season, the D.C. Council is evaluating Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed $2.6 billion budget that cuts funding for essential city programs and shifts Medicaid recipients to a basic health plan.
Posted inTechnology
Brilliant Black minds in US, Africa and Middle East unite to advance digital talent bank for Africa’s future at 6th Annual AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK® Summit in New York
Africa’s BRAIN BANK® will host its 6th Annual Summit and Charity Gala in New York this August, uniting brilliant Black minds from the U.S., Africa, and the Middle East to fight Africa’s worsening brain drain by building a digital talent repository and global partnerships. Spearheaded by visionary founder Rev. Dr. Pamela Fomunung, the summit aims to retain and empower Africa’s rising generation by transforming migration challenges into collaborative, cross-continental opportunities.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore marks Gun Violence Awareness Month with lock distribution
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and community partners gathered June 9 at Mondawmin Mall to distribute free gun locks and raise awareness during Gun Violence Awareness Month, recommitting to their efforts to prevent gun violence.
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Community rallies around Black father wounded in mass shootingÂ
Family and friends of Ron Jackson are raising money on the GoFundMe platform to help with medical expenses. Jackson was injured in a May 28 mass shooting at Harry Toad Park in Lakewood, Wash.