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Union Station hosts January Jazz Jam, a D.C. music event

Washingtonians, commuters, and people visiting the nation’s capital can unite in the name of music every Tuesday and Wednesday at Union Station, with January...

D.C. students interview Phylicia Rashad at Eliot-Hine

Students at Eliot-Hine Middle School in Northeast D.C. are learning a lot beyond the traditional math, science and language arts courses; many are becoming...

2026: Art, mindfulness, and community celebrations

The first weekend of 2026 is shaping up to be a grand one, topped with events rooted in preserving cultures, building connections, and setting...

Manifest 002: A stylish barbershop and dining experience

There’s a new spot in D.C.’s Union Market that will have folks feeling good inside and out: Manifest 002, an eclectic blend of a...

Must-see DMV Events: Theatre, Art, and Horse Show

From theatre performances to art festivals and horse shows, check out a handful of the many events in the DMV this weekend. Further, to learn...

Murals in Washington: Preserving culture amid challenges

As Washingtonians continue to fight federal attacks against the District’s already limited home rule, and now navigate the challenging effects of the government shutdown,...

Louvre robbery: Napoleon III’s jewels stolen in 7 minutes

The theft at the Louvre in Paris on Sunday joins a historic list of robberies, where valuable museum treasures are often taken without a...

Association of Black Cardiologists Celebrates 50 Years, Promotes Advocacy to Tackle Disparities

While African Americans across the nation navigate historic health disparities — from a lack of access to care to food insecurity and higher disease...

D.C.’s Black on the Block festival promotes Black joy

A cultural celebration of Black joy and visibility returns to the nation’s capital on Sunday, Oct. 19, as Nationals Park in Southeast gears up...

Marita Golden celebrates 35 years of literary legacy

Forty-two years after publishing her first memoir, “Migrations of the Heart,” Marita Golden has built a respected and lauded career. However, for the award-winning...

Novelist Everett warns of rising fascism in Trump’s America

This story was originally published online with Word In Black, a collaboration of the nation’s leading Black news publishers (of which The Washington Informer...

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