Washington is a city transient to many; a political town where people come and go with the waves of new administrations. But one thing that still anchors its heartbeat is its sound: Go-Go music. A rhythm so unmistakable it has been passed down for 50 years. “I actually grew up wanting to be a Go-Go […]
Raised on Rhythm: Frank ‘Scooby’ Sirius Reflects on a Life in Go-Go Read More »
Every corner of U Street seems to light up on Friday and Saturday nights as college crowds pour into bars flashing fake IDs. Lines of regulars gather at long-standing bars, clubs where local artists make their debuts at DC9 and the 9:30 club. U Street brings vibrant energy to Northwest DC, but with that vibrant
Where the Music Never Stops: U Street’s Nightlife Collides With Modern Residential Life Read More »
Since the beginning of time, oral traditions have been cryptic lessons to help one through life. Instead of folklore, many black people adopted poetry. A potent tool for communicating feelings, ideas, and experiences. For many, poetry serves as a way to preserve culture, celebrate love, mourn loss, and connect through the trials and triumphs of
Love That Outlives Us: Black Love Across Generations Read More »
The DC Voice is at DC Fashion Week 2025! We’re here to capture the style, culture, and creativity that define the District. The DC Fashion Week networking party hosted by Founder Ean Williams at St Yves was truly a ball! From the runway to behind the scenes. Stay tuned as we highlight designers, models, and
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Washington, DC, September 24, 2025 — DC Fashion Week kicks off its 43rd season, making it the nation’s capital’s longest-running fashion tradeshow. Ean Williams, the founder and executive director, was recently featured in Forbes Magazine and was the 2025 recipient of the DMV Community Awards for Fashion Icon, the R.I.S.E Fashion Icon Award, and the
DC Fashion Week Celebrates its 43rd Anniversary with Vintage Couture Read More »
The DC Voice is thrilled to announce a major milestone in our journey: for the first time in our 14-year history, we have been officially approved as a media member for DC Fashion Week! This exciting development marks a new chapter for our publication and underscores our commitment to elevating the stories, voices, and creativity
Originally posted Apr 2, 2021 I was first introduced to Nicole Byer on MTV’s Girl Code. It’s very rare to see a dark skinned, Black, plus size woman on TV, especially if she’s not the butt of a joke. She was hilarious and I was instantly obsessed. The world got to know her as the
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Originally posted May 7, 2021 So, you wanna be bougie but are unsure where to begin? Well, you have come to the right place. I have deemed myself to be “low maintenance bougie” for the last few years. The word “bougie” is an African American Vernacular English (AAVE) term that describes a person that is
Bougie For Beginners: How to Start a Life of Luxury Read More »
Originally posted Jun 15, 2020 We love celebrities, right? The lavish lifestyles, the access, the excess. Celebrities love nothing more than flaunting. Floyd Mayweather walks around with a suitcase full of money. Tyler Perry just built a multi-million dollar production studio. For the most part, we enjoy seeing Black celebrities succeed. The idea that they
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Originally posted Mar 25, 2022 Summer is right around the corner. In what is shaping up to be one of the first “normal” summers since before Covid began, everyone is eager to get outside. Skims, the shapewear brand founded by Kim Kardashian, has chosen this summer to launch a swimwear collection. Launched in 2019, Skims
Swim by Skims: Just Another Money Grab? Read More »
