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Radio One and Walmart sponsored a special screening of The Veterans’s of Color in Silver Spring at the American Film Institute. The film documents the stories of African American veterans and will be preserved in the National Archives. Radio One’s Cathy Hughes says recognizing veterans was a part of Martin Luther King’s dream. Take a […]

This year’s Power Conference “Women Doing Business” was a huge success.  I thoroughly enjoyed speaking to my group of ladies who varied from an author to a school owner. Many of the women understood the need for media attention but struggled on the ways they could do it on a consistent basis. Each one of […]

The famed Tuskegee Airmen, Korean War servicemen among other veterans recently joined a special screening of the documentary “The Veterans of Color” at the American Film Institute Theatre in Silver Spring. The event was a part of the commemoration of the March on Washington. Veterans contributions to American history shouldn’t be forgotten, says Cathy Hughes, Founder […]

The March on Washington is expected to bring in thousands of people who want to take part in commemorating the March on Washington.

The commemoration of the 50th anniversary for the March on Washington starts on August 24. As thousands of people get ready to partake in this historic day in the nation’s capital, Montgomery County leadership reflects on this milestone. Takoma Park Councilmember Jarrett Smith (D-Ward 5) sat down with MyMCMedia’s Tamika Smith to share his perspective […]

As thousands of people prepare to travel to the nation’s capital to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, Montgomery County leadership reflects on what this milestone means. Montgomery County Councilmember Valerie Ervin (D-District 5) sat down with MyMCMedia’s Tamika Smith to share he perspective on this historic moment. Councilmember Ervin made history […]

After listening to a recent story about diversity in publishing houses on National Public Radio, I was shocked by the numbers. A study by the University of Wisconsin reported that in 2012, about 5,000 books were published; out of the 3600 received by UWM, only 271 had a main character that was diverse, according to the study. […]

Delving into the issue of creating a nightlife in Montgomery County is an intricate one, according to county officials. At a recent leadership summit, experts and practitioners reviewed best practices to discuss a strategic plan around managing and measuring a district focused on dining. MyMCMedia’s Tamika Smith reports. The two-day  Sociable City Leadership Summit was hosted by […]

The Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriage on June 26 is drawing reaction from across the nation. The 5-4 ruling struck down a part of the Defense of Marriage Act making it unconstitutional for the definition of marriage to be limited to a man and woman. MyMCMedia’s Tamika Smith reports on Montgomery County residents reaction […]

The inaugural Montgomery County Small Business Day, held on June 17 at Montgomery Community Media, attracted about 100 small business owners. Expert panels and presentation topics included navigating social media marketing, finance and international expansion. Each session was designed to invigorate small business owners through presentations and useful insights from regional business leaders followed by […]