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"Tempestuous Elements," at Arena Stage until March 17, features Gina Daniels as Anna Julia Cooper, principal at the M Street High School in Washington, D.C., in the early 1900s. She advocated for Black students to receive the same classical education as white students. (Courtesy of Tony Powell)

Equal Access to Education at the Core of Arena Stage Production of ‘Tempestuous Elements’

by Brenda C. Siler February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

Multi-talented singer and actress Melba Moore performs in the Dionne Warwick Theater at Bowie State University's Fine and Performing Arts Center on Feb. 10 for a Valentine's Day concert. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

Multi-Talented Melba Moore, Still a Superb Entertainer

by Brenda C. Siler February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Two prints from Faith Ringgold's "Jazz Series" were exhibited at the David C. Driskell Center in 2023. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Black History Month

Age Is Just a Number for Two Women Who Continue to Produce Art In Their 90s

by Brenda C. Siler February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

Bassist Corcoran Holt, who regularly performed with NEA Jazz Master Kenny Garret, is an artist-in-residence for the 2024 DC Jazz Festival. (Courtesy photo)

DC Jazz Festival Bass Team Share Skills Between Generations

by Brenda C. Siler February 14, 2024February 15, 2024

Harrell Holmes Jr. portrays Melvin Franklin, one of The Temptations, in "Ain't Too Proud" at the Kennedy Center Opera House from Feb. 13-18. (Courtesy photo)

Dreams Come True for Actor in The Temptations Musical ‘Ain’t Too Proud’

by Brenda C. Siler February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

The Marvelettes from Inkster, Michigan recorded for Motown Records. Their first big hit was “Please, Mr. Postman.” They are one of the girl groups featured in “But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” which explores the success and challenges of female vocal groups from the 1950s to the 1970s. Co-authors are Laura Flam and Emily Sieu Leibowitz. (Courtesy Photo/Pictorial Press Ltd_ Alamy Stock Photo)

Black History Month

High Life With Challenges for Girl Groups from the 1950s-1970s

by Brenda C. Siler February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Music and education formed Roberta Flack into the celebrated singer, pianist, and educator she is today. (Courtesy of Warner Music Group)

Black History Month

Music Took Roberta Flack from D.C. Classrooms to Mr. Henry’s to Worldwide Stages

by Brenda C. Siler February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

D.C. native Shirley Horn was a beloved jazz pianist and singer. She was a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Master and lived in the Brookland community in Northeast D.C. until her death in 2005. (Courtesy of Arts.gov)

Black History Month

Shirley Horn: A Jazz Pianist and Vocalist Respected by Her Peers

by Brenda C. Siler February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Dwight Andrews appears in “Gospel,” the latest docuseries from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, which airs on PBS from Feb. 12-13. Andrews is a Music Theory and African American Music professor at Emory University and senior pastor at First Congregational Church UCC, both in Atlanta. (Courtesy of PBS “The Black Church”)

Understanding the Music of the Black Church Through the PBS Series ‘Gospel’

by Brenda C. Siler January 31, 2024February 7, 2024

‘The Color Purple’ at the Top in 2024 Black Reel Awards

by Brenda C. Siler January 23, 2024January 22, 2024