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.
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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.
Posted inNational News
Community rallies around Black father wounded in mass shooting
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.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
In an uneasy climate, diverse pride groups converge on D.C. with differing interests but common goals
World Pride in the coming days will bring together members of the Black and Latino LGBTQ and transgender communities to celebrate their multiple identities and hold discussions about how to survive in a climate that contains many people who do not want them around.
Posted inBaltimore Events
UniverSoul Circus returns to the Greater Baltimore area with its ‘Rhythm of the World’ show
UniverSoul Circus returns to the Baltimore area from Aug. 14 to Sept. 1 with its all-new “Rhythm of the World” production, featuring acrobats, fire-breathers, clowns, and over a dozen dazzling acts from across the globe under a high-tech big top. Celebrating 31 years of family-friendly entertainment, the interactive show highlights global culture, unity, and joy through music, dance, and jaw-dropping performances.
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Fiery Air India crash kills 241 people aboard, leaving 1 survivor, airline says
A London-bound Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 241 people aboard and at least five others on the ground, with only one passenger surviving. The crash — the first involving a 787 — devastated a residential area, prompting international condolences and sparking investigations into a possible emergency failure.