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Comics Shared Love, Respect, Joy and Laughs in Honoring Comedy Legend George Wallace

by Brenda C. Siler September 30, 2024October 2, 2024

One of the first seen upon entering “New Standards: Shifting The Narrative” is a quilt titled “Mary Lou Meets Geri Allen” by the artist Ramsess. The quilt honors Mary Lou Williams and Allen, both pianists and composers. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

Terri Lyne Carrington Exhibition Elevates the View of Female Music Artists

by Brenda C. Siler September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Working on the film “Coming Home” was Chase Williams (left), director of photography, and producer Andrew Coleman. The film is one of the latest films in AfroPop Digital Shorts. (Courtesy of Wayne Beatty)

Film Students from High School Through College Create Their First Films

by Brenda C. Siler September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

The seventh annual DC Theatre Week is Sept. 26 to Oct. 13. (Courtesy of DC Theatre Week)

‘Hit the Lights’ for Annual DC Theatre Week

by Brenda C. Siler September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

The “Beyond the Algorithm: AI and Black Lives” panel during the 2024 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference featured: moderator Afua Bruce, founder and principal of ANB Advisory Group; Nicole Jefferson, vice president of U.S. Government Affairs at Dell Technologies; Chanelle Hardy, head of Civil Rights at Google; New York Democratic Congresswoman Yvette Clarke; Safiya Noble, Ph.D., professor and author; and the Brookings Institution’s Nicol Turner-Lee. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference Dives Into Secrets About Artificial Intelligence

by Brenda C. Siler September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

Kenny Lattimore was one of the D.C. artists performing during “DC Originality,” a concert celebrating the range of music produced by D.C. artists. (Courtesy of Julian Thomas)

Celebrating the Many Sounds of D.C.-Area Music

by Brenda C. Siler September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

Veteran comedian George Wallace will Receive the 2024 Trailblazer Award during the “Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival” in D.C., running from Sept. 27-29. (Courtesy of Greg Fritz Blakey/Fritz Photographics)

‘Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival’ Returns to D.C.

by Brenda C. Siler September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

The 20th Anniversary DC JazzFest opens with a performance at the Embassy of Australia with Lakecia Benjamin, Phoenix, and James Morrison. (L-R) Benjamin is on alto saxophone, James Morrison is on fluegelhorn, and Elias Bailey is on bass. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

New York City and Australia Meet Up to Open 20th Anniversary DC JazzFest

by Brenda C. Siler September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Kwame Onwuachi is the creative talent and chef for Dōgon, a new restaurant at Salamander D.C. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Restaurant Dōgon by Chef Kwame Onwuachi Takes Salamander Washington to Next-Level Luxury Status

by Brenda C. Siler September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

**FILE** This year at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference, "High on the Hog: Exploring Black Food Traditions to Improve Black Health" will take attendees on a different approach to cooking and making food choices without compromising what we have grown to love. (WI photo)

CBCF Legislative Conference 2024

Healthy Eating That Embraces Our Culture

by Brenda C. Siler September 4, 2024September 4, 2024