Pharrell Williams has not only gifted our ears with music that lifts our spirit, and fashion design that intrigues the mind, but touched our hearts with sincerity and this movement is a highlight of that reason. The “happy” singer who was the artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear and a performer at the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral earlier this month, continued to dominate the French capital’s culture when he was appointed UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship on December 17, 2024, in Paris.
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For more than 40 years, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has proudly supported talented and deserving students in their pursuit of higher education. As we continue to build on the legacy of empowering the next generation of Black leadership, we are excited to announce that our 2025 scholarship applications are now open!
Washington, D.C., has long been a cradle for Black-owned businesses that have served as the backbone of economic empowerment and community resilience. From the era of segregation to today, these enterprises have broken barriers, fostered economic self-reliance and created opportunities amid systemic challenges. Institutions like Industrial Bank and Ben’s Chili Bowl symbolize this legacy, having provided essential services, employment, and cultural pride. However, this rich history has faced challenges, with Black-owned businesses navigating obstacles like gentrification and limited access to resources. As the city moves forward, a renewed focus on equity and inclusion is critical to safeguarding this legacy and fostering future growth.
Black Americans are mobilizing in response to the potential dangers of Project 2025, a conservative plan by The Heritage Foundation. This blueprint, which aims to dismantle key programs like the Department of Education and Medicaid, could severely impact Black communities if fully implemented.
A Haitian pastor who was wanted for smuggling weapons was arrested in the neighboring Dominican Republic earlier this week and handed over to the local police.
The twin-island Republic’s police have reported that on the morning of December 16, 2024, Lisa Morris-Julian, the D’Abadie/O’Meara MP, and two of her children died in a fire at their home in Farfan Street, Arima.
A tragic school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, has left three people dead and several others injured, including two students in critical condition. The shooter, identified as a 17-year-old female student, is believed to have died by suicide.
U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove and Sens. Jon Ossoff and John Kennedy hope to pass legislation that will ensure families of incarcerated individuals are notified timely about the well-being of their loved ones.
The theme was “A Different Brunch,” a callback to the popular television show “A Different World,” which aired from 1987 to 1993, and showed a lot of young people what life at an HBCU could be like – culture, community, and camaraderie – as well as a good education.
Black children compared to others are most likely to live in poverty, endure the least access to healthcare and experience over-policing. So, it’s heartbreaking to add that they are also the most likely to experience child abuse.