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Wes Moore is sworn in as Maryland's first Black governor in Annapolis on Jan. 18. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Wes Moore Officially Sworn In as Maryland’s First Black Governor

by Richard D. Elliott January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

Wes Moore and Aruna Miller made history on Jan. 18, having officially been sworn in as Maryland’s new Democratic governor and lieutenant governor, respectively.

Lifestyle

Oprah, Barack Obama Among Honorary Chairs for African American Museum’s ‘Living History’ Campaign

by WI Web Staff December 19, 2022December 19, 2022

Actors featured in the stage version of “A Raisin in the Sun” include (L-R) Claudia McNeil (Lena Younger), Sidney Poitier (Walter Younger) and Diana Sands (Beneatha Younger). The actors recreated their roles in the film version of the Lorraine Hansberry play. (Courtesy photo)

Lifestyle

‘Sidney’ – A Very Special Gift About an Extraordinary Man

by Brenda C. Siler September 28, 2022September 28, 2022

Business

Just Two Blacks Make Forbes 400 Richest Americans List

by WI Guest Author October 14, 2021December 21, 2021

A roll of police tape (police line) lies on the ground outside a home being foreclosed on in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2009.

Opinion

BAILEY: Many Chicago Young Black People Urgently Need Help From the Big Six

by WI Guest Author April 21, 2021December 21, 2021

Lifestyle

Oprah Winfrey was the Star of Interview with Harry and Meghan

by WI Guest Author March 12, 2021December 21, 2021

Lifestyle

O Magazine to Lay Off Nearly 60 Employees: Report

by WI Guest Author November 17, 2020December 21, 2021

Election 2022, Lifestyle

Oprah Winfrey Uses Star Power to Inspire Voters

by WI Guest Author November 4, 2020December 21, 2021

Prince George's County

OWN Network Recognizes Aisha Braveboy for Voting Rights, Criminal Justice Reform Efforts

by WI Guest Author November 3, 2020December 21, 2021

Lifestyle

Ted Cruz Calls Out Oprah Over ‘White Privilege’ Remarks: ‘Racist BS’

by WI Guest Author August 5, 2020December 21, 2021