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Book Review: Black AF History by Michael Harriot

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Michael Harriot’s Black AF History is a bold, irreverent, and deeply insightful reexamination of American history that blends scholarship with razor-sharp wit. Harriot doesn’t just retell history—he interrogates it, exposing the contradictions between America’s ideals and its actions. With humor that ranges from laugh-out-loud funny to quietly biting, he dismantles the myths that have long […]

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‘At The Vanguard’ Exhibit Showcases Pride and Legacy of HBCUs

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As Black History Month came to a close, more visitors flocked to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the new exhibit At The Vanguard offered a light for the future while embracing the past. As a graduating senior at Howard University, walking into At the Vanguard felt like stepping into a living

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Raised on Rhythm: Frank ‘Scooby’ Sirius Reflects on a Life in Go-Go

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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

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Where the Music Never Stops: U Street’s Nightlife Collides With Modern Residential Life

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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

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Love That Outlives Us: Black Love Across Generations

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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

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DC Fashion Week Celebrates its 43rd Anniversary with Vintage Couture

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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

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The DC Voice Celebrates a Historic Milestone as an Approved Media Member of DC Fashion Week!

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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

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