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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, March 20-23

by Tait Manning March 19, 2025March 19, 2025

Faith

Inaugural Service Reinforces the Role of Faith in Founding, Sustaining the Black Press

by Jada Ingleton March 17, 2025March 17, 2025

During Black Press Week, National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) president Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr., NNPA Fund Chair Karen Carter Richards, and NNPA Chair Bobby R. Henry Sr. toast to 198 years of African American publishing and storytelling at Kitchen + Kocktails in Northwest D.C. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Black Press Day Honors 198 Years of Championing Black Voices, History in Media

by Jada Ingleton March 17, 2025March 17, 2025

"Black Stage: Classical Canon," a collaboration between Howard University’s Theatre Arts Department in the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts and Shakespeare Theatre Company, has collaborated on Black classical theatre history for a program airing now on WHUT-TV. (Courtesy of The Shakespeare Theatre)

The Classics Still Live in Black Theater

by Brenda C. Siler March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

This work from photographer Anthony Barboza (New York City, 1970s) is included in the exhibition “The ’70s Lens: Reimagining Documentary Photography” until April 6. (Courtesy of National Gallery of Art Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund)

Social Change In the 1960s and 1970s Influenced How Photographers Viewed Our Lives

by Brenda C. Siler March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

Union Market District is hosting its third annual vibrant celebration of Holi, the Festival of Colors honoring Indian culture, on Friday, March 14. The event promises an evening filled with authentic Indian flavors, great music and lively festivities. (Courtesy of Union Market District)

Things to Do DMV

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, March 13-16

by Tait Manning March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

Adriana Scalice (Vanessa), Ángel Lozada (Usnavi) and the cast of “In the Heights” at Signature Theatre (Courtesy of DJ Corey Photography)

Against the Odds, the Community Stays Strong ‘In the Heights’

by Brenda C. Siler March 11, 2025March 12, 2025

Students work to complete their dishes at the ProStart DC Invitational at the National Union Building.

Students Compete in Cook-Off to Represent D.C. in National Competition

by Demarco Rush March 10, 2025March 31, 2025

**FILE** Roy Ayers (Werner Nieke, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

An Outpouring of Tributes from Music Icons Continue Following Roy Ayers’ Death

by Stacy M. Brown March 10, 2025March 10, 2025

Anthony Anderson, recipient of the 2025 UNCF President’s Award, speaks about his journey in academia and philanthropy and the importance of giving back at the UNCF “A Mind is…” Gala on March 6, held at The Westin in downtown D.C. (Jacques Benovil/The Washington Informer)

UNCF ‘A Mind Is…’ Gala Emphasizes Critical Value of Supporting HBCUs

by Micha Green March 7, 2025March 7, 2025