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Several gospel music greats gathered to celebrate the legendary Richard Smallwood on Nov. 30. (Hamil R. Harris/The Washington Informer)

Richard Smallwood Celebrates 75th Birthday with Concert Featuring Gospel Legends

by Hamil R. Harris December 1, 2023December 4, 2023

Gospel icons and celebrities from the D.C. area celebrated legendary artist Richard Smallwood’s 75th birthday with a musical tribute, proclamation, and video presentation.

Minister Deon Booker preaches at Suitland Road Church of Christ during the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Gospel Meeting. (Hamil R. Harris/The Washington Informer)

Faith

Mid-Atlantic Gospel Meeting Marks Joyful Return

by Hamil R. Harris November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

At-Large Council member Robert White presents a resolution in honor of Sandra Butler-Truesdale’s service to the District, to her daughter and grandson Tonya Butler-Truesdale and Logan Butler Henderson. Hundreds gathered in the Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater for the celebration of life for D.C. musical historian the Rev. Sandra Butler-Truesdale on Nov. 15. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Community

Hundreds Gather at Kennedy Center to Celebrate the Rev. Sandra Butler-Truesdale

by Hamil R. Harris November 16, 2023November 17, 2023

Maudine Cooper, who served as president and CEO of the Greater Washington Urban League for 23 years, has died. (Courtesy of History Makers)

Community

Remembering Local Civil Rights Leader Maudine Cooper

by Hamil R. Harris November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

Over the past two years, 425 guns were returned during a gun buyback, resulting in $52,260 gifted to the community in exchange for those weapons being taken off the streets. (Courtesy of Zion Church)

Faith

First Baptist of Glenarden and Zion Church Partner with the Prince George’s Police Gun Buyback Program

by Hamil R. Harris November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

Dr. Grace Holloman Davis, the church’s oldest member, will turn 100 this month. (Courtesy photo)

Faith

DMV Religion Roundup

by Hamil R. Harris November 8, 2023November 8, 2023

Faith

At Bowie State, Zion Church Feeds Bodies and Souls

by Hamil R. Harris November 1, 2023November 1, 2023

Bishop A.D. Cunningham was elected to lead the United House of Prayer for All People on Oct. 13. He was installed and held his first service the same evening. (Courtesy photo)

Faith

United House of Prayer for All People Selects Local Pastor to Lead National Body

by Hamil R. Harris October 23, 2023October 24, 2023

Cease-fire protests in front of the White House during the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (Shedrick Pelt @sdotpdotmedia/The Washington Informer)

Faith

As Israel-Hamas Escalates, Local Faith Leaders Pray, Advocate for More Peaceful Days

by Hamil R. Harris October 18, 2023October 19, 2023

Morgan State University President David Wilson stands on the steps of Holmes Hall during a prayer rally and peace walk at Morgan State University. (Hamil R. Harris/The Washington Informer)

Faith

Morgan State Organizes Prayer Rally and Peace Walk After Mass Shooting

by Hamil R. Harris October 18, 2023October 19, 2023

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