In a significant legal development, two former Washington, D.C. police officers have been sentenced for their involvement in a tragic incident that resulted in the
On Jan. 7, a 13-year-old was fatally shot in Washington, D.C. by a man who told police he thought the teen was trying to break
Jack Daniel’s has tapped rolling out to highlight an incredible opportunity to contribute to the success of local Black businesses in Philadelphia, Washington DC, and
A large annual block party and cookout in southeast Washington, D.C., became the scene of carnage when multiple shooters opened fire on the crowd of
J. Wyndal Gordon was born in Washington, D.C., and raised Maryland. He graduated from Morgan State University and the University of Baltimore School of Law.
Days after the President of the United States ordered the U.S. Park Police and National Guard troops to forcefully remove peaceful protesters outside of the
Amid the rapid spread of the coronavirus across the United States, large gatherings like festivals and sporting events are being canceled and postponed. Now, historically
When three young Black men — Aaron Warrick, Greg Wilson, and Dante’ Wade — recognized the rapid growth of depression, stress and other mental health
Frerés Branchiaux Candle Co. is an award-winning artisanal candle company created and managed by the Gill brothers, Collin, 14, Ryan, 11, and Austin, 9. The
Celebrity fashion designer Miguel Wilson brought out some of the best-dressed people on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, as he hosted his second annual Atlanta Fashion
The U.S. Black Chambers Inc. (USBC) continued its 10th annual conference on Aug. 20. Held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National
Jabari A. Jones has practiced criminal defense and personal injury law for the past seven years and is based in Decatur, Georgia. He is a
As the much anticipated Father’s Day approaches rolling out will highlight outstanding fathers in the community. Here’s one of our favorites. Gavin Logan is an
Gentrification is on the rise in Washington, D.C., and across the nation, and unfortunately for Black people, it often threatens many of the historic and
A Black man in Washington, D.C., has received some semblance of justice after enduring repeated public humiliations by police. M.B. Cottingham had been subjected to
This fall, Black Restaurant Week is headed to the nation’s capital. Washington, D.C. will join Houston, New Orleans, and Philadelphia as cities on the Black Restaurant
In honor of Women’s History Month, Essence hosted a forum to inspire female business leaders. Presented by Toyota and held at the Newseum in Washington,
Washington, D.C. was dubbed the “murder capital” of the U.S. in the early ’90s. Violence was at an all-time high and the drug scene was
Dontá Butler is in good spirits. He is the owner of Anacostia Vodka and wholesale distribution company George Butler Spirits. Having majored in marketing at
Another police officer is being accused of a heinous crime. Chukwuemeka Ekwonna is the latest officer to face jail time after he allegedly had sex
