Washington Informer Lifestyle: Culture, Wellness & DMV Living

Marquis Fair, one of the stars of the hit play “Chocolate Covered Ants,” now on stage at the Anacostia Playhouse in Southeast, presented by Restoration Stage, Inc. The play ends Nov. 13. /Photo courtesy Restoration Stage.

Entertainment, Lifestyle

Chocolate Covered Ants in Final D.C. Run

by WI Webstaff November 3, 2016October 30, 2020

The Central Union Mission recently hosted its second annual Heart & Sole event at Union Market in D.C. as part of a fundraising effort to provide 1 million meals for those hungry, hurting and in need of housing during the winter months.

Mission Helps Homeless with Annual Fundraiser

by Hamil R. Harris November 3, 2016October 30, 2020

(Top, left) The award-winning dancer and choreographer, Debbie Allen, writer, director, producer and one of the stars of the new multidisciplinary and dance-driven work, “Freeze Frame . . . Stop the Madness,” is pictured with her equally talented sister, Phylicia Rashad, during a talk back following the show on Saturday, Oct. 29. Allen said, “It’s impossible to be an artist and not do something that reflects the issues, the pain, and examine possible solutions to the senseless violence and loss of innocent lives we are experiencing every day. Freeze Frame is a lens through which a balanced conversation can be experienced and a real call to action will be heard.”/Photo by Travis Riddick

Entertainment, Lifestyle

Debbie Allen Strikes Again with Success of ‘Freeze Frame’

by WI Webstaff November 3, 2016October 30, 2020

The congregation at First Baptist Church of Highland Park celebrates its new home in Landover, Maryland, during a ceremony on Oct. 29. /Photo by Hamil R. Harris

First Baptist Church Finds New Home, Greater Mission

by Hamil R. Harris November 3, 2016October 30, 2020

Maxwell (Courtesy of Christian Hansen)

Entertainment, Lifestyle

Maxwell: Music that Continues to Touch the Soul

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor November 3, 2016October 30, 2020

Kenyan artist Ato Malinda was the first of three honorees to be saluted during the first annual African Arts Awards dinner at the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building in northwest D.C. on Oct. 28. Photo by Travis Riddick

Arts, Lifestyle

African Artists Make Their Mark, Overcome Adversity

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer November 3, 2016October 30, 2020

Sarafina Wright

Blogs, Editorial, Lifestyle

WI Bridge Welcomes New Editor Sarafina Wright

by WI Webstaff November 3, 2016October 30, 2020

Jackie Kennedy's 1968 wedding gown, designed by iconic Black Fashion designer Ann Lowe /Courtesy of blackbrides.com

Exhibit Shines Light on History of Black Fashion

by Lauren M. Poteat November 3, 2016October 30, 2020

Casey J - Courtesy photo

Entertainment, Lifestyle

Casey J: From Georgia Classroom to Gospel Stage

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor October 27, 2016October 30, 2020

Howard University men's basketball head coach Kevin Nickelberry greets famed high school basketball coach Ken Carter, better known as Coach Carter, at Howard University on Saturday, Oct. 22. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter

Lifestyle, Shevry Lassiter

Coach Carter Shares His Strategy for Success

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor October 27, 2016October 30, 2020