In a significant moment for Washington, D.C.’s craft beer scene, entrepreneur Eamoni Collier has opened Urban Garden Brewhouse. She is recognized as the first Black woman to start a brick-and-mortar brewery in the District. This opening is a notable milestone in local business history and the ongoing effort for better representation in brewing. Located in […]
The long-awaited vision of former President Barack Obama has officially come to life in Chicago’s South Side with the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. This marks an important cultural and civic moment for Jackson Park and the broader American political scene. More than just a typical presidential library, the expansive 19.3-acre campus aims to […]
Daniel “Danny” Simmons Jr., the pioneering abstract artist, author, poet, curator, and arts philanthropist, died at age 72 on June 15, 2026. His passing marks the end of a life filled with creative innovation and a strong commitment to community empowerment. A Life in Art and Activism Born August 17, 1953, in Hollis, Queens, Simmons […]
In a media landscape flooded with news that quickly fades, a new project is prompting listeners to confront a chapter of American history that still impacts today’s political and social landscape. “Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise.” It is an eight-part podcast series co-hosted by former President Barack Obama and journalist Malcolm Gladwell. The podcast launched on […]
Six years after the death of George Floyd, the movement that arose from his murder continues to influence America’s discussions on justice, policing, and racial inequality. His family and communities balance between remembrance and activism. During this Memorial weekend in Minneapolis, events honoring the sixth anniversary of Floyd’s killing highlighted both a celebration of his […]
