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Sequoia REDWOOD’s quartet shines at Kennedy Center’s Studio K Club

Young artists such as Sequoia REDWOOD Snyder’s quartet, who performed recently at the Kennedy Center’s Studio K Club, highlight the strong future of jazz.The...

Green Book exhibit honors D.C. businesses

Historically, the “Green Book,” also known by its full name, “The Negro Motorist Green Book,” was necessary for African Americans seeking safe travel information...

Alvin Ailey’s Legacy in Motion: Celebrating Judith Jamison

After the death of the company’s Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison in November 2024, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre is devoting the 2025 season...

Busboys and Poets’ 2025 Peace Ball: A call for peace and unity

While the year might feel off to a stressful start — with a divided nation preparing for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump and...

Jazz musician Langston Hughes II brings hope with his music

Saxophonist Langston Hughes II, from Prince George’s County, Maryland, is using his skills not only for entertainment purposes, but to offer hope to audiences.For...

NBC4 Washington journalist Derrick Ward dies at 62

D.C. native and well-known journalist Derrick Ward Sr. died on Tuesday following complications from a recent cardiac arrest, according to a statement from his...

Afro-PoP Digital Shorts presents ‘Spare Me’ by Wilderley Mauricette

“Spare Me” by filmmaker Wilderley Mauricette is the latest “Afro-PoP Digital Short,” the streaming series from Black Public Media (BPM). “Spare Me” was screened...

Black American holiday traditions and hope for 2025

From Christmas carols to lighting the kinara during Kwanzaa and eating specific food on New Year’s Day, the holiday season is packed with a...

Kwanzaa celebrations promote unity, self-determination

Kwanzaa celebrations this year served as a reprieve for Black District residents who weathered the storms of violent crime, weakened government safety nets, police-involved...

Zimbabwean artist explores identity and healing through ‘Magwenya’ exhibit

As Handirubvi Wakatama Herring came to understand early on in her life, identity means everything to the Shona people of Zimbabwe. Until the age of...

Washington Informer’s SMART marketing workshop and 60th anniversary

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