DC Urban LifeStyle Magazine

Folk are still reacting to DC native Ari Lennox 's performance at the BET Soul Train Music Awards .  Her latest hit, ' Pressure' , gives lots of feels as she sings in a white lingerie piece, accompanied by a long, feathery robe. Lennox (legal name Courtney Shanade Salter) is popular with both males and females as her lyrics invokes female expression about relationships, life, and sexuality.  Some liken her voice to a modern-day Billie Holiday as she sends listeners to (and over) the edge of a risque, falcetto musical journey. Before her big break, Lennox tells the story of how she almost gave up on her dream of entering the music business.  She reveals she almost went to work for Target before she got her big break. (Thank goodness she didn't do that). The Soul Train Music Awards celebrates the brightest R&B artists of the 21st century. It was taped in November, 2021 at Harlem, New York's iconic Apollo Theater . This year's STMA winners include Jazmine S

  December 23, 2021 Letter from the Mayor Dear Washingtonians, As we go into the final days of 2021, I want to wish you a safe and happy holiday season. Whether you already celebrated Hanukkah or whether you’ll be celebrating Christmas and Kwanzaa, I hope this season brings you plenty of joy and time with loved ones.    Let’s close out 2021 strong. Make sure all the people five and older in your circles are vaccinated. Spread the word: boosters are best. Fully vaccinated people who are boosted are the least likely to get COVID-19, the least likely to get hospitalized due to COVID-19, and the least likely to die from COVID-19. Use testing to know your status and the status of the people you're gathering with. Choose your activities wisely. Wear masks. When you go out or visit with family, understand your risk and the risk of the people around you and act accordingly.  We've learned a lot over the past two years—vaccines prevent severe illness and death, boosters are important, m