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Janet Hayatshahi (Elizabeth Almond) and James Whalen (Dr. Austin Sloper) star in "The Heiress." (C. Stanley Photography)

‘The Heiress’ Comes to Arena Stage

by Eve M. Ferguson February 27, 2019October 31, 2020

Photo by Dorothy Rowley/The Washington Informer

Black History Month-Inspired Tribute Showcases Career of Smokey Robinson

by WI Guest Author February 25, 2019October 31, 2020

Toni Morrison

At 88, Toni Morrison Personifies the Strength of Black Womanhood

by WI Guest Author February 22, 2019October 31, 2020

Community members gather at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture for a private screening of "The Green Book: Guide to Freedom," hosted by Comcast and Smithsonian Channel on Feb. 7. Pictured are (from left) Jessica Gappa, director of community impact for Comcast in the beltway region; Kevin Broadhurst, vice president of government and regulatory affairs for Comcast in the beltway region; Jackie Copeland, executive director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture; Linda Goldman, executive producer of the Smithsonian Channel's "Mission Control"; Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh; Shubha Goenka, manager of distributor marketing for the Smithsonian Channel; Dexter Blackman, assistant professor of history at Morgan State University; and WJZ-TV news anchor Vic Carter. (Courtesy of Comcast)

Lifestyle, Stacy M. Brown

Smithsonian to Air Special Presentation of ‘Green Book’ Doc

by Stacy M. Brown February 20, 2019October 31, 2020

Archie Shepp

NEA Jazz Master Celebrates Music of John Coltrane

by Eve M. Ferguson February 20, 2019October 31, 2020

Charlotte Ashamu

Black Experience, Lifestyle

Charlotte Ashamu Named Associate Director of African Art Museum

by WI Guest Author February 18, 2019October 31, 2020

Mike E. Winfield

Lifestyle, Stacy M. Brown

Baltimore Comedian Wins NBC StandUp Competition

by Stacy M. Brown February 13, 2019October 31, 2020

Exhibit portrays life of Austrailia's aboriginal people. (Courtesy photo)

Arts, Lifestyle

Couple’s Exhibit Opens at AU After Husband’s Death

by Eve M. Ferguson February 13, 2019October 31, 2020

Cyndii Johnson stars as Octavia in "BLKS" at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in D.C. on Feb. 8. (Teresa Castracane/Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company)

‘BLKS’ Explores Roller-Coaster Lives of Three Female Friends

by Brenda C. Siler February 13, 2019October 31, 2020

Pianist Brian Ganz and Messo-Soprano Magdalena Wór perform Chopin's works in "Recollections of Home" at The Music Center at Strathmore on Feb. 2. (Courtesy of Jay Mallin)

D Kevin McNeir, Lifestyle

Ganz Concert a Breathtaking Delivery of Chopin’s Works for Pianoforte

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor February 11, 2019October 31, 2020