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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Black community divided on response to ‘dramatic escalation’ in LA, amid ICE raid protests
As the number of troops sent to quell immigration protests in Los Angeles increases, members of the Black community are divided on whether they should take to the streets and join the movement or focus on self-care and peace in their own homes.
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UPDATE: Abraham Debela found
83-year-old Abraham Dabela, who had been missing since June 7, was found on the side of the road thanks to a vigilant neighbor and the community’s help in spreading the word.
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47th president bans citizens – many Black – of 12 countries from entering the US
The White House has enacted a sweeping travel ban affecting citizens of 12 countries—many of them in Africa and the Middle East—citing national security concerns in a policy reminiscent of the 47th president’s first-term actions. Critics, including humanitarian groups and foreign leaders, have condemned the move as discriminatory and politically motivated, while exemptions and diplomatic tensions complicate its rollout.
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Montgomery County police seeking missing 83-year-old man
An 83-year-old Bethesda man, Abraham Dabela, has been missing since June 7 and is believed to be driving a blue 2015 Volvo XC60, and the Montgomery County Department of Police is seeking the public’s help in locating him.
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Obit: Naba’a Muhammad, Final Call editor, has died
Naba’a Muhammad, editor-in-chief of The Final Call and a prominent voice in the Black Press and Nation of Islam, died on June 6, 2025, according to the National Newspaper Publishers Association. A veteran journalist and activist, Muhammad led The Final Call since 2009 and spent nearly four decades advocating for racial justice, independent media, and community empowerment.