
Pamela A. Smith, the first Black woman to permanently lead the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, announced she will resign effective December 31, 2025 — bringing to...

Starting in 2026, the National Park Service will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth — two holidays that honor...

Wicked: For Good brings the beloved musical’s final chapter to life with dazzling visuals, top-tier performances, and emotional depth — even if newcomers may struggle at...

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond is unveiling “Giants,” an exhibition drawn from the personal collection of Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz — featuring...

A new study shows a startling 84 percent of teens describe the news media as “fake,” “chaotic,” or “lies,” while only 9 percent use positive words...

As Reverend Jesse Jackson faces new health challenges, Ben Jealous reflects on the civil rights icon’s unmatched influence, recalling lessons of hope, diplomacy, and courage that...

Data centers — mostly invisible to everyday users — now underpin everything from streaming and telehealth to remote work and AI, but their rapid expansion raises...

From the early 1900s through the 1950s, family-owned Black hotels like the Wheaton Hotel and the Tatum Inn provided essential lodging, community, and economic opportunity in...

Black veterans are more likely than their white counterparts to experience PTSD, yet many face cultural stigma, systemic disparities and barriers to care that hinder access...

Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has tapped established political, business and community figures — including a leading Black Chamber of Commerce president — for her transition team, signaling...