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Africa Day, celebrated globally during the last week of May, commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and its successor the African Union (AU), marking 62 years since its establishment in 2025. This year's theme, "Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations," highlighted strategies for addressing historical injustices while supporting the AU's Agenda 2063 development plan. The AU Representational Mission to the United States hosted a celebration on May 30, featuring speeches, cultural displays, and performances that emphasized Pan-African unity. Attendees and embassy officials stressed the importance of diaspora connections and collaborative efforts to realize Africa's potential as a global influence.

The article identifies ten towns across the United States with populations that are entirely or nearly entirely Black or African American. These communities, including Jonestown, Mississippi; Lincoln Park, Georgia; Unionville, Georgia; and Harlem, Florida, face varying economic challenges with most experiencing high poverty rates despite some differences in median household incomes. Many of these towns are experiencing population decline, with Jonestown's population dropping from 956 in 2020 to 866 residents currently. The article provides detailed demographic and economic statistics for each community, highlighting the significant economic disparities these predominantly Black towns face compared to national averages.

Black-majority cities continue to serve as cultural, political, and economic centers for African Americans in 2025, with South Fulton, Jackson, and Detroit being prominent examples where African Americans constitute more than 80% of the population. These urban centers persist as vital anchors for Black America despite ongoing challenges and inequality. According to demographic projections, the United States is expected to become a minority-white nation by 2045, with racial minorities driving significant demographic and economic changes. The article lists the top 10 American cities with the highest percentage of Black residents in 2025, led by South Fulton, Georgia, where 93.26% of the population identifies as Black.

The House has passed a budget bill that analysts and civil rights advocates warn will disproportionately harm Black Americans through massive cuts to social programs. The legislation reduces Medicaid funding by $880 billion, cuts $300 billion from SNAP (food stamps), eliminates subsidized student loans, and expands tax breaks that primarily benefit wealthy individuals. These changes threaten essential lifelines for Black communities who disproportionately rely on these programs for healthcare, food security, education access, and housing assistance, while simultaneously reducing funding for diversity initiatives and legal aid services.

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has approved the bipartisan Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act, which aims to combat fraud in the residential moving industry. The legislation, introduced by D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton and Rep. Mike Ezell, with Senate counterparts Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Sen. Deb Fischer, would strengthen the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's enforcement capabilities against fraudulent moving companies. These companies often collect payments upfront, hold customers' belongings hostage for additional fees, and operate under fake online reviews before shutting down and reopening under new licenses when complaints accumulate. The bill has received support from numerous industry and safety organizations and will now proceed further in the legislative process.

Howard University's Wonder Plaza on Georgia Avenue NW is undergoing significant redevelopment as part of the university's Central Campus Master Plan, forcing several popular restaurants to close indefinitely. The existing space will be transformed into the Fusion Building, a mixed-use development featuring 280 student housing units, retail options, a dining hall, and a wellness center. While establishments like Potbelly and Negril Jamaican Eatery have already closed, others like Chipotle and Subway remain open temporarily but will eventually shut down. Negril, a family-owned Jamaican restaurant that has been a staple near Howard's campus for over 30 years, plans to relocate to the former NuVegan Cafe location up the street, though the reopening date remains uncertain.

The Trump administration is dismantling AmeriCorps, eliminating $400 million in grants and terminating programs that support over 32,000 service members and volunteers nationwide. Final staff layoffs are scheduled for June 24, coinciding with cuts to other social programs like Medicaid and SNAP. This action has prompted a federal lawsuit filed in Maryland by numerous affected organizations, including Elev8 Baltimore and Red Cloud Indian School, alleging violations of federal law and the Constitution. The plaintiffs argue the administration acted without congressional approval or public input, resulting in the early dismissal of participants, halted projects, and elimination of funding to over 1,000 organizations.

of News Article Mayor Muriel Bowser's administration has proposed a Fiscal Year 2025 supplemental budget that implements over $400 billion in cost savings to comply with a continuing resolution imposed by congressional Republicans, while preserving funding for education, public safety, and youth programs. The budget proposal includes a hiring freeze saving $63 million, workforce investment reductions, delayed collective bargaining agreements, and shifting over $200 million in expenditures to future fiscal years. Additionally, Bowser introduced her "Grow DC" plan for Fiscal Year 2026, which focuses on economic development initiatives while making controversial cuts to social programs like baby bonds and child tax credits, prompting mixed reactions from DC Council members who questioned various aspects of both budget proposals.

Charles B. Rangel, the "Lion of Lenox Avenue" who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 46 years and was the first African American to chair the House Ways and Means Committee, died Monday at age 94. Rangel, a decorated Korean War veteran, rose from Harlem to become one of the most influential legislators in American history, authoring significant legislation including the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and the "Rangel Amendment" that helped dismantle apartheid in South Africa. Tributes are pouring in from lawmakers, clergy, and civil rights leaders who remember him as a champion of civil rights and public service. His death follows that of his wife Alma just months ago, leaving behind children, grandchildren, and a legacy of fighting for social justice and equity.

United Airlines has launched a new direct flight route from Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia to Dakar, Senegal, marking the airline's fourth African destination. The inaugural flight was celebrated with a festive atmosphere as passengers, including Alexandria resident Shontel Mason, gathered at the international terminal dressed in African attire. United will operate this route three times weekly using a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, providing the only nonstop connection between the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and Dakar. This new service addresses the needs of the significant Senegalese community in the D.C. area while also supporting tourism and business travel to Senegal, which is noted for its political stability and economic growth.