News & Current Events
Learn more about Monica's most recent projects, initiatives and upcoming events.
BREAKING NEWS
Soul of the City BID Launch
Officially on Earth Day
Join us on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2026 as we celebrate the official launch of Soul of the City! The festivities begin with an afternoon community clean-up from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, followed by our main launch celebration from 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM. This event is open to everyone — we hope to see you there!
KIONGOZI BOOK LAUNCH
Upcoming Events
Monica Ray is releasing her new book, KIONGOZI — Leading Ourselves Forward: A Collective Journey of Women in Leadership, Personal Growth, Sisterhood, and Community Impact, and we would love to celebrate with you! Join us at the Congress Heights Arts and Culture Center for an evening honoring this incredible milestone. Book Launch event will be coming soon.
Recent Press
Monica is the founder and champion behind some of the most innovative community
ventures in Washington, DC and beyond. Check out recent news & current events below!
April 16th, 2026
KIONGOZI- Leading Ourselves Foward: is now available for purchase
April 9th, 2026
WBJ Diversity Awards 2026 Honoree Monica Ray
April 8th, 2026
The American Dream TV: Highlighting Sycamore & Oak
March 31st, 2026
Voices of Ward 7 and 8: Honoring the women who make Southeast
March 15th, 2026
Soul of the city: currently hiring for a new Executive Director
July 25th, 2024
Monica Ray On Fox 5:
The Second Annual BlackBone
Fayetteville State University - DC Alumni Chapter Presents
BOLD Blue & White
Day Party Fundraising Gala
Hosted by the FSU DC Alumni Chapter, Day-LA introduces a bold, high-energy approach to alumni engagement and student support.
Monica Ray is proud to serve on the Planning Committee for FSU Day-LA (Dayla), the 2026 reimagined alumni fundraising experience hosted by the Fayetteville State University DC Alumni Chapter.
When: April 18, 2026
Where: Martin's Crosswinds - 7400 Gateway Center Drive | Greenbelt MD
TIme: 1pm - 5pm
Voices of Impact
Hear from leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members whose lives and organizations
have been transformed through Monica's work.
Blogs & Articles
Black Wall Street Was Not Lost. It Was Interrupted.
New reflection on Greenwood’s legacy: Black Wall Street wasn’t lost, it was interrupted. True restoration demands ownership, capital, and control, not just commemoration. ...more
Black History
April 14, 2026•4 min read
Community Deep: Brick by Brick, Trust by Trust
For 30+ years, the work has been about anchoring community—building structures for neighborhoods, entrepreneurs, and families to thrive. This honor belongs to those who've trusted and built alongside ... ...more
Leadership
April 03, 2026•2 min read
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