After 25 years of music, community and culture, Baltimore’s beloved Jazzy Summer Nights ended its run Oct. 2 with a blockbuster finale headlined by hometown legends Dru Hill. Thousands filled City Hall Plaza to celebrate the legacy of founder LaRian Finney’s iconic series, which united generations and left a lasting mark on the city.
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D.C.’s Go-Go Museum and Café pivots to offset financial setbacks
The Go-Go Museum and Café in Washington, D.C.’s Anacostia community, which celebrates the city’s homegrown sound, is facing financial difficulties due to withdrawn support from major businesses, but the founder is determined to keep it open and is launching a fundraising campaign to raise $500,000.
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2025 ABC Gala: Honoring the leading ladies of ABC and marking 40 years of triumph and truth
Associated Black Charities will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a gala on June 14 at The Hall at Live! Casino, honoring four women who have shaped the organization’s mission and legacy. Amid political attacks on equity efforts, ABC’s 2025 Gala affirms its steadfast commitment to racial justice, economic empowerment, and transformative Black leadership in Maryland.
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Parade, celebrated entertainers and fireworks cap off DC Emancipation Day 2025
Thousands gathered at Freedom Plaza on April 13 to celebrate DC Emancipation Day with a vibrant parade, live entertainment and fireworks, marking the 20th anniversary of its official designation as a public holiday. The event honored the abolition of slavery in D.C. in 1862 and served as a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for racial equality, community unity, and D.C. statehood.
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Juneteenth concert features country singer Brittney Spencer, Patti LaBelle and more
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host a Juneteenth Concert on the South Lawn of the White House on June 10, featuring a slate of artists including Gladys Knight, Raheem DeVaughn, Doug E. Fresh, and Patti LaBelle.
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EXCLUSIVE: MC Lyte releases empowering anthem ‘Woman’ featuring hip hop icons
MC Lyte, a pioneering hip-hop artist, is releasing her latest single “Woman” to celebrate women across the globe and uplift their empowerment.