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A young dancer from Neema Dance Collective displays her prowess. (Courtesy of Neema Dance Collective)

Community Support Helps Prince George’s Neema Dance Collective Become Largest Woman-Owned Dance Space in the County

by D. Kevin McNeir, Special to The Informer March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

Sabrina Lynne Sawyer, Burgess Byrd and Oneika Phillips take centerstage in the world premiere of “A Room in the Castle,” a re-envisioning of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” from the perspective of the women inside the castle walls. Performances begin March 4 and continue through April 6 at the Folger Theatre. (Courtesy of Mikki Schaffner)

Re-envisioning of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ Gives Three Women a Voice and ‘A Room In the Castle’

by D. Kevin McNeir, Special to The Informer February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

brown wooden gavel on brown wooden table

Provocative Play, ‘Justice on Trial,’ Revisits Debate Over Reparations Supported by Iconic Witnesses from Black History’s Past

by D. Kevin McNeir, Special to The Informer January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Dawn Medley, president/CEO of FSC First, leads the Largo, Maryland-based organization known for its success in educating and empowering small, minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in Prince George’s County and other parts of the state. (Courtesy of FSC First)

FSC First’s ‘Level Up’ Program Levels the Field for Eager Entrepreneurs

by D. Kevin McNeir, Special to The Informer July 31, 2024August 1, 2024

**FILE** Frank Malone speaks at the annual Solutions to Heal and Restore the Soul of our Community Conference in April. Malone, founder and CEO of 100 Fathers, Inc. along with the D.C. and DMV Fatherhood Coalition, are working to support and celebrate Black fathers. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

DMV Fatherhood Coalition Poised to Celebrate, Honor Black Dads

by D. Kevin McNeir, Special to The Informer June 12, 2024June 12, 2024

More than 600,000 people participated in and attended the 2024 D.C. Capital Pride, which, for the first year, started at 14th and T Streets NW, and traveled south along 14th Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, just blocks from the White House. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Thousands Pack D.C. Streets to Celebrate Annual Pride Parade

by D. Kevin McNeir, Special to The Informer June 12, 2024June 12, 2024

**FILE** DC Black Pride Week is already underway and Capital Pride starts on May 31. While celebrations are mostly fun, the goal of Pride is to advocate to end stigma against members of the LGBTQ community and fight for justice for all. (WI photo)

Thousands Prepare to Celebrate Pride in D.C. Amid Warnings of Threats from Terrorists

by D. Kevin McNeir, Special to The Informer May 24, 2024May 28, 2024

Rawle Andrews, Esq., Dr. Jean Accius, Ph.D., Kim Keenan, Esq. and Barbara Arnwine, Esq. on a panel at the Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage in Northwest, D.C. on May 9 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, and pay tribute to Thurgood Marshall. (D. Kevin McNeir/The Washington Informer)

Powerhouse Panel, Diverse District Residents Reflect on 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, Bolling v. Sharpe

by D. Kevin McNeir, Special to The Informer and Micha Green May 15, 2024May 15, 2024

The "Till" movie poster hanging in the E Street Cinema (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

‘The Till Trilogy’ Sheds New Light on History, Issues a Call to Action

by D. Kevin McNeir, Special to The Informer October 19, 2022October 19, 2022

Two Talented Actresses Tackle a Titillating Role in ‘Tina’ Musical

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor October 12, 2022October 14, 2022