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How this Black restaurateur grew his business during the pandemic
For the last five-years, Faulcon has owned and operated Home Maid, a boutique-style restaurant that is a go-to spot for delicious weekend brunch. During the pandemic, Faulcon not only quickly pivoted his popular brunch location to carry-out service only, but took some time to rebrand and renovate the location of another one of his businesses, Cloudy Donut.
Biden revives push to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill after Trump shelved it
The Biden administration will revive the push to make Harriet Tubman the face of a new $20 bill, an effort that was shelved during Donald Trump’s term.
End 2020 supporting Black-owned businesses
There is still time for us to help Black-owned businesses reach their 2020 revenue goals! There is so much work to be done, but with unified efforts, we can help Black communities become economically sustainable.
Relief bill has passed but the pain remains. Here’s how you can help.
Congress has finally done the right thing and passed a Covid Relief Bill that is aimed at providing much-needed assistance to individuals, families and businesses suffering from the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have won the election! Why will this transition be messy?
After five grueling days, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris legally won the Presidential Election! We deserve a moment to celebrate after such a rough and draining year, and this is a pretty legendary win. Now a smooth transition needs to happen, despite challenges to the election results. This, however, will be difficult for several reasons.
Young Americans took to the streets this summer—now they’re marching to the polls
As of Oct. 26, 5.3 million 18-29 year olds had voted early as compared to 1.2 million in 2016, according to CNN. Those numbers include a 300% plus increase among Black and white youth in that age group, and an impressive 460% increase among young Hispanic voters. This swelling in the number of Americans ages 18-29 who have cast early votes this year is nothing short of astounding.
#EndSars: Why thousands of Nigerians are protesting
Since its inception, SARS has been accused of many human rights violations, illegal "stop and searches", illegal arrests and killings, sexual harassment, and brutalizing many young Nigerians.
Black Business Spotlight: Maddi and Joan launches fall collection
Maddi and Joan is an urban boho home decor brand established in 2019. Their new fall/winter collection, "For The Love Of Jute" showcases their love for working with eco-friendly materials.
Megan Thee Stallion: Why I Speak Up for Black Women
In the weeks leading up to the election, Black women are expected once again to deliver victory for Democratic candidates. We have gone from being unable to vote legally to a highly courted voting bloc — all in little more than a century.
Naomi Osaka is the epitome of Black Girl Magic
22-year-old Naomi Osaka just won her 2nd U.S. Open title. Not only is Naomi an amazing and powerful athlete, but she is unafraid to use her platform for racial justice. During the series, Naomi arrived at each of her seven matches wearing masks bearing the names of Black people unjustly killed by cops and white civilians.
The 16th Annual DC JazzFest goes virtual and features one of our favorite budding singers, Baby Rose
As the COVID-19 health and economic crisis continues, in-person concerts and experiences are a thing of the past. Many of our favorite annual events are re-envisioning how the public can enjoy music and entertainment in a safe and responsible way.
Make It Visible: A social experiment to raise awareness about the racial wealth gap
The murder of George Floyd and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests have made it clear that comprehensive criminal justice reform must sweep this country. But while we have rightfully zeroed in on criminal justice reform, an even wider conversation is taking place about the many other racial inequalities this country has yet to remedy.
Brandy and Monica’s virtual reunion and concert was the emotional break we didn’t know we needed
They played songs that for many of us, were the soundtracks of our childhood, and for others, the soundtracks of their love life. They smiled and enjoyed one another, held hands, and were even joined by Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris on-screen. We were enthralled by love and the epitome of Black Girl Magic for three hours.
Pro athletes exercise their muscle in the pursuit of social justice
In an impressive display of unity, players from the NBA, WNBA, NFL and Major League Baseball recently walked off the court and field to protest racial and social injustice. They were joined by other professional athletes, including tennis star Naomi Osaka, who pulled out of a semifinal match in order to add her voice to the never-ending struggle for justice.
2020 March on Washington expected to draw thousands to D.C
This year has been full of trauma, from the financial stress, health and safety concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, to the documented murder of George Floyd that l led to an international social uprising. It couldn’t be more fitting to commemorate the 57th anniversary of the historic 1963 civil rights March on Washington.
HISTORIC: Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate and VP candidate
A Howard University Alumni, Senator Harris is the FIRST Black woman on a major party ticket, and if elected, will obviously be the first Black woman to hold the position. No matter what your thoughts are about Senator Harris and her political decisions in the past, this is a historic moment.
Remember ‘The Carmichael Show?’ The show’s creator walked away because he was not allowed to tackle serious issues.
Even though “The Carmichael Show” only ran for three seasons, it quickly became a favorite with its star-studded cast and well-written dialogue. Cast members included legends David Alan Grier and Loretta Devine, and budding comedic stars Tiffany Haddish and Lil Rel Howery.
Young African Americans’ Efforts Aimed at Ensuring Black Community Votes in November
With the Nov. 3 presidential election just a few months away, and as President Trump and his operatives are busy condemning mail-in voting and other vital services as fraudulent, young African Americans are focused on mobilizing voters across the country.
Angel Anderson: educator, activist, and the owner of the world-renowned SpiceSuite
In 2015, Angel walked past a vacant storefront, and on a whim decided to open a spice store. In less than 5 years, her business has grown substantially with no downturn in sight. Not only is The SpiceSuite a staple in DC, but Angel’s spices have become highly sought after by both national and international cooking and spice enthusiasts.
Netflix Acquires 7 Legendary Black Sitcoms
Netflix announced that they will be streaming Moesha, The Game, Sister Sister, Girlfriends, The Parkers, Half & Half, and One on One. While we may not always be one-hundred percent certain a corporation like Netflix is completely progressive and unproblematic, we can be sure that this is a moment for Black entertainment.