Meet Mary. In 2009, she was a 29 year old working political professional living in D.C. She had a track record of moving from job to job, in search of her glass slipper equivalent of a career. Her most recent gig? Fundraising director for a local state party by day, development consultant for an A-list [...]
On February 23, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington hosted journalist and author Gwen Ifill for an intimate discussion on her book The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama. In The Breakthrough, veteran journalist Gwen Ifill surveys the American political landscape shedding new light on the impact of Barack Obama’s stunning [...]
On February 17, over 100 women and a few brave men gathered to celebrate women in social media and to raise awareness of breast cancer among women of color. Entitled “Creating Our Own Conversations,” the event was hosted by Ford Motor Company’s Warriors in Pink and organized by Blogalicious, a social networking group connecting bloggers with bloggers. Moderated bu Ceci Connolly, a [...]
93.9 WKYS listeners were asked to send in their nominations for the Top 30 Under 30 in the DMV. From that list WKYS radio chose the best and the brightest young African-Americans in the area to make the list. Wondering who made this list? Click here for more!
As expected the NAACP named Roslyn Brock as Chair of the Board of Directors at its Annual Board Meeting on February 20 at the New York Hilton. Brock, 44, became the youngest ever and fourth woman to serve as Chair of the NAACP’s Board of Directors. A highly qualified candidate, her NAACP resumé boasts more [...]
Some of Washington’s more familiar faces packed their bags, threw on their shades and headed to New York for a preview of what’s in store for fall fashion at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Elaine Mensah and James Cornwell of Fashion BS Radio did the Capitol proud working behind the scenes of various shows. They didn’t miss a [...]
The White House and the Department of Education have announced the Race to the Top High School Commencement competition and we’re inviting public schools across the country to compete to have President Obama speak at their graduation. At the beginning of the school year, the President encouraged students across the country to take responsibility for [...]
What: Fete of Fashion Fundraiser When: February 27, 2010 Where: Rue 14 (1803 14th St. N.W. Washington, DC 20009) Description: Enjoy an exclusive evening of shopping, live music and philanthropy at Rue 14 Boutique in D.C. to support the Capital Breast Care Center, the only community-based breast cancer screening clinic in the area that provides free [...]
Business leader and role model Clarence Avant will be inducted into the NAACP Hall of Fame on Friday February 26 during the 41ST NAACP IMAGE Awards in Los Angeles. It was announced today by Vicangelo Bulluck, executive producer of the telecast and executive director of the NAACP’s Hollywood Bureau. The Hall of Fame Award is [...]
On Wednesday February 17, Macy’s celebrated Black History Month by celebrating African-Americans, past and present, who make a statement and stay true to their brand. Sheila Coates, creator of “Be Your Own Brand“ lead a dynamic discussion on developing and maintaining your personal brand with panelist Debra L. Lee, Chairman & CEO, BET Networks, Benjamin Todd [...]
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