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Ben Crump’s debut novel ‘Worse than a Lie’ set for Feb. 17

Famed civil rights attorney Ben Crump is expanding his body of work beyond the courtroom with the release of his debut fiction novel, “Worse...

Black artists seek greater presence at Zona Maco

While the aisles of Zona Maco demonstrate a sophisticated engagement with European modernism and Latin American abstraction, Black and Afro-Mexican narratives remain largely peripheral...

ASALH’s Centennial: A century of Black history

It’s been 100 years since Carter G. Woodson created a celebration recognizing African American history, and his mission is still a waging battle for...

Opera legend Denyce Graves leads new projects in D.C.

After 31 years of wowing audiences with her powerful performances, District native Denyce Graves retired from New York’s Metropolitan Opera on Jan. 24, in...

Michael Jackson’s biopic ‘Michael’ to release in April

Sunday’s Grammy Awards opened Black History Month while also setting the tone for a year that will once again bring Michael Jackson to the...

Lamar’s historic Grammy win celebrates Black excellence

Kendrick Lamar kicked off Black History Month by reaching a major hip-hop milestone at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Nominated for nine awards for his November...

Trump’s Kennedy Center closure: Renovation or backlash?

After purging previous members and reshaping the Kennedy Center Board, taking over as board chairman and putting his name on the building last year,...

RFK Farmers & Flea Market: A sustainable shopping hub

January is closing out with a bevy of events to boost community engagement throughout the DMV. Whether looking for creative cuisine in Alexandria, Virginia, or...

Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre returns to D.C. with new shows

Leaping in with bold changes — including performing under a new roof, leadership and presenter — Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre returns to Washington,...

Ye’s public apology: Addressing harm caused to Black, Jewish communities

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, used a full-page paid advertisement in The Wall Street Journal to directly address the Black and Jewish community,...

DMV Weekend: A Celebration of Community and Culture

From capturing the heart of historically Black institutions to discussions surrounding spiritual healing and health equity, this weekend encompasses the breadth of community that...

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