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Author Archives: Brenda C. Siler

Brenda Siler is an award-winning journalist and public relations strategist. Her communications career began in college as an advertising copywriter, a news reporter, public affairs producer/host and a jazz program producer/host. After college, she continued producing and hosting jazz programs for ten years.

Currently a contributing writer for the Washington Informer, Siler writes about STEM, HBCUs, the arts, entertainment, Washington, DC area dining. She also has written articles and chapters for public relations industry trade publications, including PRNews, Ragan Report, and Inside Organizational Communications.

Siler has led national, regional, and local communications departments in Atlanta and Washington, DC. She has worked at AARP, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the American Red Cross, United Way, and UNCF-the United Negro College Fund. At UNCF, she oversaw the rebranding of America’s largest minority scholarship fund, retaining its iconic tagline, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”

Siler is a lifetime member of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), a global professional association with members in 80 countries. She was the first person of color to serve as chairperson for the IABC international executive board. In 2017, she received the IABC Fellow designation recognizing her achievements in global organizational communications.

Siler is a native Washingtonian and an alumna of Spelman College. She lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.

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Posted inEntertainment, Lifestyle

Fantasia Brings Her Signature Vocal Style to Wolf Trap

by Brenda C. Siler August 14, 2022August 15, 2022

Fantasia is a multi-talented entertainer. From winning the third season of “American Idol” to concert tours to portraying Celie in Broadway’s “The Color Purple,” fans have always embraced Fantasia’s talent. […]

“Hamilton” continues at the Kennedy Center through Oct. 9. The Schuyler Sisters are a pivotal component in the musical’s storyline. (L-R) Stephanie Jae Park is Eliza who is married to Alexander Hamilton, Ta’Rea Campbell is Angelica and Paige Smallwood is Peggy. (Courtesy of Joan Marcus)
Posted inLifestyle

‘Hamilton’ Finally Hits D.C. at the Kennedy Center

by Brenda C. Siler August 10, 2022August 10, 2022
Executive Chef Angela Rose prepares deviled eggs at Smoke and Mirrors at AC Hotel Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard. Rose oversees the food and beverage operations at the hotel. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)
Posted inLifestyle

Veteran Chefs Bring New Flavors to D.C. Area

by Brenda C. Siler August 10, 2022August 11, 2022
Featured in “Black Flora” are D.C.-area floral creatives (from left) Kaifa Anderson-Hall, a horticultural therapist in northeast D.C., author Teri Speight and Hermon Black, a floral designer in Arlington, Va., pictured here at Plants and Blooms, Anderson-Hall’s studio. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)
Posted inBusiness

Flowers and Community Come Together in ‘Black Flora’ Compilation

by Brenda C. Siler August 3, 2022August 4, 2022
Danny Lee and Scott Drewno, co-owners and chefs of The Fried Rice Collective, received the top award as Restaurateur of the Year during the 2022 RAMMYS held recently at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. (Courtesy of RAMW)
Posted inLifestyle

Area Restaurants Celebrate Strong Return During the Pandemic

by Brenda C. Siler August 3, 2022August 4, 2022
The bumbling mechanicals work to put on their play in Folger Theatre’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Jacob Ming-Trent as Bottom pictured forefront; Kathryn Zoerb (L-R) as Starveling, John Floyd as Flute, Sabrina Lynne Sawyer as Snug, and Brit Herring as Snout. Shakespeare’s comedy is on stage at the National Building Museum until August 28. (Photo courtesy of Brittany Diliberto)
Posted inLifestyle

Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Given A Modern-Day Look

by Brenda C. Siler July 27, 2022July 27, 2022
Amanda Seales
Posted inLifestyle

Listen and Learn From Amanda Seales and Be Amazed

by Brenda C. Siler July 27, 2022July 27, 2022
Posted inLatest News

Active Shooter Preparedness Training Offered by DC Government

by Brenda C. Siler July 21, 2022July 21, 2022
Freda Payne (Courtesy photo)
Posted inLifestyle

Freda Payne Returns to D.C. to Serenade Faithful Fans

by Brenda C. Siler July 20, 2022July 20, 2022
A tray of Roaming Rooster chicken sandwiches is ready for hungry customers at the Skyland area location in Ward 7. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)
Posted inBusiness

Roaming Rooster Finds the Recipe to Success

by Brenda C. Siler July 13, 2022July 13, 2022

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