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Tag: Leslie Odom Jr.

**FILE** Leslie Odom Jr. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)
Posted inLifestyle

Leslie Odom Jr.’s ‘Christmas Tour’ Revives Spirit of Christmas

by Natalie C. Hockaday November 29, 2021January 12, 2022

In his fresh red suit, perfect for the holiday season, Leslie Odom Jr. donned the Eisenhower Stage at the Kennedy Center in northwest D.C. for two days, Nov. 26-27. The Tony Award-winner performed Christmas classics alongside some new and original content much to the audience’s delight.

Courtesy of Focus Features via Instagram
Posted inBlack History

‘Harriet’ Brings Iconic Figure Back to Life

by Eve M. Ferguson October 30, 2019December 21, 2021
Harriet Tubman
Posted inBlack History, Entertainment

New Film Honors the Life of Harriet Tubman

by WI Guest Author December 10, 2018October 31, 2020
Leslie Odom Jr. performs at the District Wharf in southwest D.C. during the closing event of the DC JazzFest on June 16. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)
Posted inEntertainment

DC JazzFest Brings Diverse Music Mix to D.C. Wharf

by Brenda C. Siler June 20, 2018October 31, 2020
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater's Jacquelin Harris and Megan Jakel in Robert Battle's "Ella" (Courtesy of AADT/Christopher Duggan)
Posted inEntertainment, Lifestyle

Alvin Ailey Returns for Annual Pilgrimage to D.C.

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor February 8, 2017October 30, 2020

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