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National Endowment for the Arts Names 2022 Jazz Masters
For 40 years, nearly100 jazz artists and educators have been honored with the title “Jazz Master” — a stellar group…
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D.C.-Arlington-Alexandria Listed among Most, Least Educated Cities
With more than 97% of educators reporting learning loss among their students due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website…
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National Trust Awards $3 Million to Preserve Black History
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has announced more than $3 million in grants to 40 landmark sites and organizations…
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Hip Hop Icon Biz Markie Dies at 57
Hip Hop has lost another legend. Biz Markie, the rapper, producer, and actor whose hits included “Just a Friend” and…
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Black Greeks Target Homeless in Day of Service
The leaders of the Black Greek Festival Foundation, a group of African American fraternity and sorority members in the Washington…
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Documentary Recounts Brilliance of Choreographer Alvin Ailey
Gifted artists create a spirit so strong it lives on long after they're gone. Certainly, that's the case with legendary…
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Cornel West Blasts Harvard in Resignation Letter: ‘Shadow of Jim Crow’
Dr. Cornel West, the renowned and outspoken social critic and political activist, on Monday posted online his resignation letter to…
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Round House Theatre Announces 2021-2022 Season
Artistic Director Ryan Rilette and Managing Director Ed Zakreski say they’re thrilled to announce the full six-show lineup for Bethesda-based…
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Phylicia Rashad Expresses Support of Sexual Assault Victims Amid Blowback from Cosby Tweet
Phylicia Rashad was forced to address a tweet celebrating Bill Cosby's release from prison this week that drew such backlash…
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Coca-Cola Is Latest Major Company To Pledge More Ad Spending With Black-Owned Media
The Coca-Cola Co. has pledged to almost double its ad spending with minority-owned media, the latest in a wave of…
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