**FILE** Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (Photo by Yusuf Abdullah)
**FILE** Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (Photo by Yusuf Abdullah)

Today’s Headlines – June 19, 2023

Bradley Beal Traded to Phoenix Suns; Chris Paul Headed to Wizards in Deal

Washington Wizards star guard Bradley Beal has reportedly waived his no-trade clause to head to the Phoenix Suns, joining a star-studded roster including Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and DeAndre Ayton.

Juneteenth Foundation Hosts Star-Studded Honors, Offers Call to Action

Kicking off a weekend of celebrations, the Juneteenth Foundation hosted the star-studded Juneteenth Honors at the Warner Theatre.

Juvenile Celebrates 25 Years of ‘Back That Thang Up’ at Howard Theatre

About a thousand guests celebrated the twerk anthem and other songs with performances from Louisiana rappers Juvenile and Mannie Fresh at the Howard Theatre.

Lost and Found: D.C.-Bred Artists at Milan’s Galleria Poggiali

Emerging out of the age-old cityscape of Milan, the latest exhibition curated by Archie Raphulu, titled โ€œLost and Found,โ€ opened on June 8 at Galleria Poggiali.

Pop Social: The Resurgence of an Iconic Community Concept

Pop Social, a Black-owned restaurant and bar, is reopening after a temporary COVID-induced closure.

Desmond Barnes was born in Washington, DC. He is the son of Washington Informer Publisher Denise Barnes. He has been a part of the Washington Informer family all of his life. He helps produce Sounds Of...