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In the roles of the Temptations are (from left) Marcus Paul James as Otis Williams Jr., Jalen Harris as Eddie Kendricks, Elijah Ahmad Lewis as David Ruffin, Harrell Holmes Jr. as Melvin Franklin and James T. Lane as Paul Williams. The National Touring Company of "Ain't Too Proud" will be at the Kennedy Center until Jan. 16. (Courtesy photo)

Temptations Musical Productions: A Soundtrack to Our Lives

by Brenda C. Siler January 5, 2022January 5, 2022

Sara Sheperd as "Carole King" in "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical." The production is an inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom as part of a hit songwriting team with her husband, Gerry Goffin. The musical continues at the Kennedy Center through Jan. 22. (Courtesy photo)

‘Beautiful’ Delivers Unforgettable R&B Memories

by Brenda C. Siler December 21, 2021December 22, 2021

Arthur Ashe won Wimbledon in 1975. The life of the tennis legend is depicted in the documentary "Citizen Ashe," now in theaters and airing on CNN and HBO Max. (Courtesy photo)

Arthur Ashe, a Misunderstood Sports Hero

by Brenda C. Siler December 15, 2021December 15, 2021

"Iphigenia" is the opera composed by Wayne Shorter and esperanza spalding. The writer of the libretto, also known as lyrics, esperanza spalding, also portrayed the sixth Iphigenia (in silver) in her opera. The "Usher" character, in the dark blue dress, guides audiences through the production. The opera was presented at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in D.C. on Dec. 10 and 11. (Photo courtesy of Jati Lindsay)

A Greek Tragedy Gives Us a New Black Opera

by Brenda C. Siler December 13, 2021

Craig Wallace (lef) as Ebenezer Scrooge and Rayanne Gonzales as Spirit of Christmas Present star in the 2021 production of "A Christmas Carol" at Ford's Theatre, directed by José Carrasquillo. The production runs until Dec. 27. (Courtesy of Ford’s Theatre)

Holiday Tradition ‘A Christmas Carol’ Returns to Ford’s Theatre

by Brenda C. Siler December 8, 2021

Wayne Shorter is the composer and esperanza spalding wrote the libretto, the lyrics for "Iphigenia," the opera that will be performed at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 10 and 11. (Courtesy photo)

Jazz Pioneer Wayne Shorter Remains on a Mission

by Brenda C. Siler December 6, 2021

Richard Powell, author of "Black Art: A Cultural History" (Courtesy photo)

Looking Back and Ahead with Black Art

by Brenda C. Siler December 1, 2021

UDC's Assistant Chief Academic Officer Carl Moore gives an overview of the university's Center for Digital Access and Learning. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Advance Digital Access Keeps UDC Students on Track

by Brenda C. Siler November 23, 2021December 21, 2021

Reginald "Lucky" Duckett (left) meets Preston Jones, the actor that portrays him in "Dancing on the Air: The Teenarama Story," a streaming feature musical premiering Nov. 24-Dec. 4 on Vimeo. The screening was held at Busboys and Poets in D.C.'s Anacostia neighborhood. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Black D.C. Dance Show from the ’60s Becomes Musical Video Production

by Brenda C. Siler November 19, 2021December 21, 2021

Strathmore presents its Artists-in-Residence in a group concert on Nov. 17 at AMP in Rockville. From left: Tap dancer Gerson Lanza, cellist Titilayo Ayangade, jazz pianist James Fernando, jazz flutist & vocalist Alex Hamburger, jazz saxophonist Langston Hughes II and singer-songwriter Taisha Estrada. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Strathmore Steadfast in Role as Training Ground for Developing Artists

by Brenda C. Siler November 7, 2021December 21, 2021