Arlington, VA — Mount Zion Baptist Church, home to one of the oldest African American churches in Arlington, VA, will install The Reverend Dr. André D. Ivy as its 10th Senior Pastor on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. at Westover Baptist Church (1125 Patrick Henry Drive, Arlington, VA). Dr. Ivy was selected as…
NEW ORLEANS – ESSENCE Communications, the esteemed publisher of ESSENCE Magazine—America’s leading lifestyle publication dedicated to Black women since 1970, proudly announces the highly anticipated return of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® to its forever home: New Orleans. The Festival will occur from Friday, July 4th, to Sunday, July 6th, 2025. Whether…
A bright holiday surprise awaited U.S. Marine Corps veteran Tremain Mathis and his child! Recently, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) “elves” worked their magic, decorating the family’s home for the holidays with thousands of sparkling LED lights, solar-powered displays and other energy-efficient décor. An annual festive tradition, this celebration marks the 17th consecutive year…