On February 9, 2026, COVERED. by KLS was on the streets of Old Town Alexandria as Buddhist monks passed through on day 106 of their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace — from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C. With Mayor Alyia Gaskins presenting an official city proclamation at historic Christ Church and crowds lining the streets in quiet reverence, Alexandria became more than a stop on the route. It became a moment. Peace, it turns out, draws a crowd.

On Valentine's Day 2026, CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore became the place to be as The New Edition Way Tour — presented by the Black Promoters Collective — brought New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton together for one of the most electric nights in recent R&B history. COVERED. by KLS was on the floor for every moment as six legends reminded Baltimore why no one has ever done it quite like Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph, and Johnny.

On December 19, 2025, Martin's Crosswinds in Greenbelt, MD brought together the best of Prince George's County for the 100 Black Men of PG County's annual Home for the Holidays Gala. Doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders filled the room with one shared purpose: raising funds to support tutoring, scholarships, and programs for 300+ youth ages 8 to 18. An evening of elegance, fellowship, and commitment to the next generation — this is what community looks like in action.