Black-Owned Business

“The Family Reunion” is a four-day celebration of Black contributions to the food industry at Salamander Middleburg from Aug. 15-Aug. 18. The event is described as a big food party with a chance to talk about how food brings families together. News4’s Molette Green talks to headliner Kwame Onwuachi about the cultural significance of rice, barbecue and jerk. 

News4’s Megan McGrath lays out the ways to celebrate Juneteenth 2024 in the D.C. area.

All over the D.C., Maryland and Virginia there will be many free options to celebrate Juneteenth.

Prince George’s County hosts its leading Juneteenth festival at Watkins Regional Park on Saturday, June 15. Dr. Dennis Doster, Ph.D, the Black History Program Manager at Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, shares how it’s a great opportunity to both have fun and celebrate Black history and culture. News4’s Molette Green, working 4 the community, reports.

The Urban Grape is dedicated to creating access to the wine industry and diversity on the shelves. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to founder TJ Douglas about bringing this mission to the Shaw neighborhood.

YMCA Anthony Bowen is named after a man who helped shape D.C. before the Civil War. News4’s Tommy McFly takes a trip through history and how Bowen’s strategy in the 1800s help young men and boys of color today.

Thurst Lounge on 13th Street NW is best known for its Thursday open mic nights. The building used to be owned by Odessa Madre, a Black woman who identified as LGBTQ herself. News4’s Tommy McFly has the details.

Black Restaurant Week highlights local Black restaurants until Sunday. News4’s Tommy McFLY sat down with the founders of the initiative about why it’s important. 

Gov. Wes Moore was a guest speaker at the Black Wealth Summit in Landover, Maryland, which was founded by entrepreneur Cedric Nash. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.