Niles Stewart has been a notable figure in the DMV’s evolving media and internet culture scene for over a decade, creating viral videos with his friend group LeanSquad, while becoming a longtime recognizable meme across the internet.

In this interview, he reflects on the viral moments that helped shape his career, his impact on DMV media and culture, and his transition into music as he continues to build his creative career.

Video Producer: Demarco Rush

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The 55th Annual Legislative Conference brought lawmakers, community leaders, advocates and professionals together at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., this past week for discussions on policy, civic engagement, economic opportunity and issues affecting Black communities.

Video Producer: Demarco Rush

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Founded in 1964 by Dr. Calvin W. Rolark, The Washington Informer is an African American, woman-owned newspaper providing positive coverage of the Black community in Washington, D.C.

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Local leaders, community members and soulful live music filled 11:Eleven Gallery on October 16 as The Washington Informer marked 62 years with a reception and photo exhibition highlighting more than six decades of covering District life and culture.

Video Producer: Demarco Rush

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Founded in 1964 by Dr. Calvin W. Rolark, The Washington Informer is an African American, woman-owned newspaper providing positive coverage of the Black community in Washington, D.C.

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A FAMU homecoming celebration takes a troubling turn, with 12 people injured, including six children. Meanwhile, two bins of undelivered ballots are discovered in a Seattle park dumpster, raising questions about election security.

Plus, Thanksgiving dinner could cost families more this year, and soaring chocolate prices are putting a damper on Halloween candy sales.

From public safety and election integrity to the rising cost of everyday life, we’re breaking down the headlines and the stories impacting our communities.

Watch Black Press USA’s Morning Show for the headlines, the context, and the conversation behind the news.

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A FAMU homecoming celebration takes a troubling turn, with 12 people injured, including six children. Meanwhile, two bins of undelivered ballots are discovered in a Seattle park dumpster, raising questions about election security.

Plus, Thanksgiving dinner could cost families more this year, and soaring chocolate prices are putting a damper on Halloween candy sales.

From public safety and election integrity to the rising cost of everyday life, we’re breaking down the headlines and the stories impacting our communities.

Watch Black Press USA’s Morning Show for the headlines, the context, and the conversation behind the news.

#BlackPressUSA #MorningShow #BlackNews #FAMU #ElectionNews #CostOfLiving

Thomas Jackson’s favorite part about being a Black business owner in Minnesota is the ability to create community, perspective, autonomy and authentic experiences.

On this episode of MSR On the Radar, Jackson joins host Damenica Ellis to talk about discovering golf during the COVID-19 pandemic and how that hobby became Par365, an indoor golf simulator, bar, restaurant and event space in Roseville that he and his wife opened in December 2023. Their mission was to make golf more accessible, more affordable and more approachable.

Jackson shares how breaking into the industry took marketing, local partnerships and social events, why intimidated newcomers needed extra encouragement, and the programming Par365 built in response, including Golf 101 sessions and a speaker series for middle and high school students. He also talks about moving from a corporate product development career to full-time entrepreneurship, balancing the business with family life, and his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: compress your vision into a minimum viable product and grow at a reasonable pace.

Listen to the full conversation.