Washington Informer Lifestyle: Culture, Wellness & DMV Living

Tattoo artist Tro of Black Ink Atlanta giving a tattoo session to an attendee at the DC Tattoo Arts Expo held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va., from May 31 to June 2. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Tattoo Culture Reflects American Society, Different as Black and White

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor June 5, 2019December 21, 2021

The combined choirs of the Congressional Chorus deliver in the 32nd season finale concert. (Robert Roberts/The Washington Informer)

D Kevin McNeir, Lifestyle

Congressional Chorus Superb in Musical Tribute to Justice

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor June 5, 2019December 21, 2021

The cast of "Fame: The Musical" delight attendees of the GALA Hispanic Theatre's annual "Noche de Estrellas" event. (Courtesy of Stan Weinstein)

‘Noche de Estrellas’ Gala Honors Theater, Community Stars

by Eve M. Ferguson June 5, 2019December 21, 2021

Courtesy of Dorothy Rowley/The Washington Informer

Motown Legend Tribute Garners Standing Ovation

by WI Guest Author June 5, 2019December 21, 2021

A scene from the set of "Bound: Africans vs. African Americans," directed by Peres Owino (Courtesy of NNPA Newswire)

Black Experience, Lifestyle

Africans v. African Americans Subject of Film Festival

by WI Guest Author June 3, 2019December 21, 2021

From left: The "Wonder Woman" panel moderated by DJ DOMO consisted of D.C. natives Gia Peppers, Kim Tignor, London Zhiloh, Poet Taylor and Kim Osorio and was hosted by Girlaaa creators. (Brigette Squire/The Washington Informer)

Music, Munchies Mark Midnite BBQ Event

by WI Guest Author May 31, 2019December 21, 2021

Jeremiah Hicks

DC Office of Cable TV, Film, Music, Entertainment Nabs 2nd Emmy Nomination

by WI Guest Author May 31, 2019December 21, 2021

Lonnie G. Bunch III (Michael Barnes/Smithsonian Institute)

Smithsonian Regents Name Lonnie Bunch 14th Secretary

by WI Guest Author May 29, 2019December 21, 2021

Tony Nam and Erica Chamblee (Stan Barouh/Mosaic Theater)

Mosaic Theater’s ‘Sooner/Later’ Offers Universal Themes of Love and Loss

by Eve M. Ferguson May 29, 2019December 21, 2021

Billie Barrett Greenbey (left) and Delois Barrett Campbell, two of the Barrett Sisters, perform in a scene from the documentary "Say Amen, Somebody." (Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture)

‘Say Amen, Somebody’ Explains Gospel Music

by Brenda C. Siler May 29, 2019December 21, 2021