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Studio Mao backs Atlanta USA 250 cultural event with Russian and U.S. guests
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Studio Mao says it will support a July 6 cultural program at The Millennium Gate Museum in Atlanta tied to the United States’ 250th anniversary.
AMMWEC condemns reported salon service denial to Jewish Israeli-American woman
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AMMWEC issued a statement after a reported incident at Karimi Brows in Alexandria, Virginia, involving a Jewish Israeli-American client who said her appointment ended after her identity was disclosed.
Stacie McClam urges schools to rethink education for the future
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Former educator and filmmaker Stacie McClam is using the summer planning season to push schools and communities to ask whether education is preparing students for a rapidly changing world.
Eric D. Wilson expands push for financial literacy and entrepreneurship
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Business leader Eric D. Wilson is widening a set of education- and community-focused initiatives with Grammy-nominated producer Mali Wilson, aiming to create more pathways to entrepreneurship, financial literacy and economic mobility.
Six Futures launches financial education platform for Black communities and communities of color
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Six Futures launched in Washington, D.C., on June 19, 2026, with a platform focused on helping Black communities and communities of color navigate housing, credit, investing, business ownership and wealth transfer.
Global Immigration Partners warns EB-5 investors on September 2026 deadline
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Global Immigration Partners is urging prospective EB-5 investors to move early as September 30, 2026, could determine who qualifies for grandfathering protections under the program’s current rules.
Graffeo Coffee is giving away a Ferrari 308 with a built-in espresso machine
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Graffeo Coffee has launched a sweepstakes to rehome a 1984 Ferrari 308 fitted with a La Pavoni lever espresso machine in the trunk, plus a lifetime supply of coffee.
Jackiem Joyner expands his work into books, education and touring
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Jackiem Joyner is broadening his career beyond jazz performance with new books, an education platform and a 2026 national tour.
KanKouran plans 43rd National African Dance and Drum Conference in Washington
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KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert over Labor Day weekend in Washington, D.C. The event brings together West African dancers, musicians and instructors for workshops and a major…
Art of Living signs peace education pact with Nobel laureates secretariat
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The Art of Living marked its 45th anniversary in Bengaluru with leaders from 182 countries and a new agreement aimed at expanding peace education and youth leadership.
Thomas Simeone honored for 30 years teaching at GW Law
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The George Washington University Law School recognized trial attorney and managing partner Thomas Simeone for three decades of teaching as an adjunct professor.
Seattle event to mark 35 years of Ukraine’s independence
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The Ukrainian Association of Washington State will host a free day-long celebration at Seattle Center on Aug. 29 featuring music, food, culture and fundraising for humanitarian aid. The event comes as Ukraine faces intensified Russian attacks and…
Corazón Latino wins 2026 Innovation Grant for dementia program
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Corazón Latino received a 2026 Innovation Grant from the I’m Still Here Foundation to launch Raíces en Movimiento, a community program for people living with dementia in Washington, D.C., and Orlando.
Jim Chou wins top prize at 2026 Washington International Piano Competition
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Dr. Jim Chou of New York City won the Grand Prize at the 2026 Washington International Piano Competition in Washington, D.C., after four days of performances by 21 pianists from around the world.
Michele Jones builds a global advocacy movement for abused women
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Michele R. Jones, founder of the Time to Fly Foundation, is expanding support for professional and high-net-worth women who face abuse in silence.
Dîner en Blanc Washington DC adds Art to Go-Go and Alliance Française as partners
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Dîner en Blanc Washington DC returns Aug. 29 with live art, Go-Go and jazz, and a Paris-inspired theme at a secret location.
Healthier Generation gets $315,000 from Harris Teeter roundup campaign
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Alliance for a Healthier Generation is receiving a $315,000 donation from Harris Teeter from last fall’s Together in Education Round Up Campaign.
International Polo Tour plans Virginia polo season finale to benefit cancer charity
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The International Polo Tour will stage the IPT Sunset Polo White Lotus 250th Anniversary Polo Cup on Sept. 19 at Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia, with proceeds tied to We Will Survive Cancer.
Vigna Law Group pushes for Depo-Provera complaint files in meningioma cases
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Vigna Law Group says internal complaint files are critical evidence in Depo-Provera litigation tied to meningioma claims.
Audra L. Cunningham launches ACRE Consultants in Atlanta and Washington
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Audra L. Cunningham has launched ACRE Consultants as a conflict-free tenant representation firm serving occupiers from Atlanta and Washington, D.C. The debut highlights the firm’s 20 million-square-foot transaction track record, Black woman-owned…
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