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Cision Canada
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Gunna, Asake to Headline Afro+ Fest--D.C.'s First Festival for Global Black Music, Aug 31
LINK TO ASSETS WASHINGTON, July 22, 2025 /CNW/ -- Afro+ Fest, the East Coast's first large‑scale festival celebrating the full spectrum of global Black music and culture, will debut Sunday, August 31, 2025, at RFK Festival Grounds in Washington, D.C. The inaugural lineup features superstar headliners Gunna and Asake, leading a cross‑continental roster of A‑list talent for an expected crowd of 20,000 fans. Powered by the ethos "Africa, plus more," Afro+ Fest offers a one‑day, all‑ages experience that honors both the future and the legacy of Black music—hip‑hop, Afrobeats, soca, dancehall, R&B and amapiano—alongside immersive art installations, global cuisine, fashion activations and a marketplace of Black‑owned brands and local creators. 2025 Lineup Highlights Gunna Asake (closing the festival) Gabzy DJ Tunez Foggie Raw Machel Montano Ricky Platinum Shatta Wale Shenseea TXC Uncle Waffles Wande Coal Special Guest: Shy Glizzy (D.C.'s own hometown hero) A Founder's Vision "This is the block party we've dreamed about for a decade," said founder and executive producer Michael Awosanya. "With the support of Mayor Muriel Bowser and Events DC, Afro+ Fest is bringing the full diaspora to RFK—music, food, culture—driven by the people and sounds that shape us." What began as a college dream has grown into a cultural movement—created by and for the communities that have defined Black music worldwide. On August 31, Afro+ Fest is set to become Washington, D.C.'s boldest new tradition. "The festival's impact will be felt not only through the music, but in the real opportunities it creates for local businesses and visionaries," Awosanya added. Festival Details PRESS & MEDIA CREDENTIALS For all media inquiries, including requests for press credentials, hi-res images, artist bios, site maps, and sponsor materials, accredited journalists and creators are invited to contact Asma Amani of Asma Amani PR at [email protected] or +1 (703) 286-9084. About Afro+ Fest Afro+ Fest is the East Coast's first large-scale festival dedicated to the full spectrum of global Black music and culture. Founded by DMV-area creatives and community leaders, Afro+ Fest aims to amplify Black sounds, unite the diaspora, and foster economic and creative opportunity through music, art, and entrepreneurship. It is a gathering where every member of the diaspora—and every ally who loves Black creativity—can come together in joyful celebration.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Grocery Price Check: Food prices are stable, gas prices are down in DMV
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — DC News Now tracks the prices of grocery staples in DMV-area stores to help shoppers understand their grocery bills. On April 24, President Donald Trump told reporters that grocery prices are down. While inflation has cooled since Trump took office, prices remain high. A recent Lending Tree survey reveals that 88% of shoppers are modifying how they grocery shop as tariffs threaten high prices, while three in five shoppers report that they've been concerned about buying groceries in the past month. Department of Education to resume collecting defaulted student loan payments Gas prices are down in the area, averaging $3.20 per gallon of regular gas, which is $.05 cheaper than a month ago. Across our list of ten staples available at Walmart, Giant, and Safeway, there is little significant change this week in prices: Brown Eggs (12 ct.) Walmart: $5.44 → $5.44 ( no change ) Giant: $5.99 → $5.79 ( −$0.20 ) Safeway: $9.99 → $9.99 (no change) Wheat Bread (20 oz) Walmart: $1.42 → $1.42 ( no change ) Giant: $2.89 → $2.89 ( no change ) Safeway: $2.99 → $2.79 (−$0.20) 2% Milk (1 gal) Walmart: $3.03 → $2.62 ( −$0.41 ) Giant: $3.99 → $3.99 ( no change ) Safeway: $5.49 → $5.49 (no change) Broccoli (12 oz florets) Walmart: $1.16 → $1.16 ( no change ) Giant: $1.99 → $1.99 ( no change ) Safeway: $2.79 → $2.49 (−$0.30) Avocado (each) Walmart: $0.88 → $0.88 ( no change ) Giant: $1.88 → $1.88 ( no change ) Safeway: $2.00 → $2.00 (no change) Russet Potato (per lb) Walmart: $0.83 → $0.83 ( no change ) Giant: $0.73 → $0.73 ( no change ) Safeway: $1.63 → $1.63 (no change) Boneless Chicken (value pack, per lb) Walmart: $2.67 → $2.67 ( no change ) Giant: $2.69 → $2.69 ( no change ) Safeway: $5.99 → $5.99 (no change) Boneless Pork Chop (value pack, per lb) Walmart: $4.86 → $4.86 ( no change ) Giant: $5.99 → $6.49 ( +$0.50 ) Safeway: $7.49 → $5.99 (−$1.50) Ground Beef (1 lb tray) Walmart: $5.86 → $5.86 ( no change ) Giant: $6.59 → $5.99 ( −$0.60 ) Safeway: $10.99 → $10.99 (no change) Brown Rice (32 oz) Walmart: $1.64 → $1.64 ( no change ) Giant: $2.29 → $3.78 ( +$1.49 ) Safeway: $2.99 → $2.99 (no change) Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live.
