You know what’s better than watching fireworks? Watching people come up with the silliest idea to play with fireworks SMH! According to the U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission, last year over 10,200 people were treated from injuries that were firework related, 11 of them died. In addition to fireworks, grilling has also caused some serious issues […] The post VIDEOS: 4th Of July Gone Wrong appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.

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Should Black America still celebrate the Fourth of July or Juneteenth only? Dr. Umar Johnson says it can't be both. See how his opinion stacks up against others'. The post Should Black America Still Celebrate July 4th Or Juneteenth Only? Dr. Umar Johnson Weighs In appeared first on NewsOne.

Caribbean Heritage Month is an annual observance that pays tribute to the diverse cultural contributions and accomplishments of Caribbean people across the diaspora. The post Celebrities That Are Celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month appeared first on NewsOne.

The White House is planning to host its first-ever Juneteenth concert in honor of the newest federal holiday during Black Music Month. The post The White House Announces Its First-Ever Juneteenth Concert appeared first on NewsOne.

From Ciara and her mini clan to Blac Chyna and her new journey, these celebrities brought in the Easter holiday with a bang.

April 10th is home to National Siblings Day where we show appreciation to everyone we call a brother or sister. Here are a few celebrity siblings who we’ve grown to love throughout the years…  

Good Friday marks the day when wrath and mercy met at the cross. Here's why it's called Good Friday...

As hard as it is to believe, this Sunday is Palm Sunday. But what is Palm Sunday and why do Christians celebrate it? Palm Sunday is the last Sunday of lent and the Sunday before Easter. Additionally, it is the start of Holy Week, the most important week in the Christian Faith. Want gospel news […]

Here are 3 Black-Owned pizza shops in The DMV for you to try out for Pi Day and throughout the rest of the year. 

Happy International Wig Day! Wigs offer people the confidence and expression they desire. Celebrate with a history of wigs through the ages.

The salad dressing brand is teaming up with popular parlor Van Leeuwen for a limited-edition ice cream flavor at select Walmart locations.

We are excited to adopt a school in PG County for Random Acts of Kindness Day on Friday, February 17th! Join Radio One D.C. & NBC4...