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Successful character actor Frankie Faison can now be seen in the television show "The Rookie: Feds" and in the movie "Till," which has been nominated for seven NAACP Image Awards. (Courtesy of AGPR)

Actor Frankie Faison Opens Up, Talks NAACP Nomination

by Brenda C. Siler February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

You know the work of Frankie Faison. In a career that runs almost 50 years, Faison has accumulated 134 acting credits.

A model walks down a runway at a fashion show. (Courtesy of Harry Crosland)

Models Walking D.C.’s Runways

by James Wright Jr. February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

"Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard," from playwright Pearl Cleage is one of three plays presented as a reading or workshop, Feb. 2-4 during “A First Look: The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions” (Courtesy photo)

New Play by Pearl Cleage Marks 50th Anniversary of a Milestone Election

by Brenda C. Siler January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

The "Bridge Creative Salon," event series launches Feb. 9 at Alice on U.

The Bridge Launches Event Series Targeting Creatives and Entrepreneurs

by Ra-Jah S. Kelly January 31, 2023January 30, 2023

Ne-Yo performs at a Kennedy Center concert with the National Symphony Orchestra. Behind him is Steven Reineke, NSO conductor. (Scott Suchman/Kennedy Center)

Audience Embraces Ne-Yo in Dynamic NSO Performance

by Brenda C. Siler January 30, 2023January 30, 2023

Lead staff at DC Capitol Square Bar and Grill on East Capitol Street are Managing Partner and General Manager Clayton Rosenberg (left) and Folasade “Sade” Ogunfowora, who oversees compliance matters. They are in a private room at the restaurant that can be reserved. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

African, Caribbean and American Cuisine Under One Roof

by Brenda C. Siler January 25, 2023February 1, 2023

The National Building Museum will host the fifth annual Architecture and Design Film Festival (ADFF) Jan. 26-29, featuring "Barry Farm: Community, Land and Justice in Washington DC.' (Courtesy photo)

National Building Museum Highlights D.C. Culture in 5th Annual Film Festival

by Micha Green January 24, 2023January 24, 2023

theater interior

Free Events Available for Theater Lovers

by Brenda C. Siler January 20, 2023January 25, 2023

Tony and Grammy winner Leslie Odom Jr. was the special guest artist at the 19th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Let Freedom Ring Celebration held at the Kennedy Center. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

A Grand Return for ‘Let Freedom Ring’

by Brenda C. Siler January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, pastor of the Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, the first Jeremiah Wright Jr. Spiritual Leader-in-Residence at Howard University preaches at Rankin Chapel on Jan. 15. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Howard’s Rankin Chapel Home for Jeremiah Wright Spiritual Leader-in-Residence

by Brenda C. Siler January 18, 2023January 18, 2023