Continuing the Legacy of the Four Little Girls Killed in Bombing
Four little girls were killed in the 1963 bombing of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, but their legacy continues today with monuments, memorials, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, which is dedicated to the fight for freedom and justice. The post R
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Why Black Americans Historically Mistrust the Health System
History unveils a complicated and, at times, detrimental relationship between African Americans and health care. The post Why Black Americans Historically Mistrust the Health System appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Why Black Women's Health Matters
Understanding and prioritizing Black women's health is necessary in addressing challenges in the African American community. The post Why Black Women's Health Matters appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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The Washington Chorus Celebrates Dr. King in D.C. Premiere Performance
While April 4 marks the 55th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, The Washington Chorus is taking the historic day to celebrate the civil rights icon’s life.  The post The Washington Chorus Celebrates Dr. King in D.C. Premiere Performance appeared
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WATCH: NNPA to Broadcast Live 2020 Election Night Coverage
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Throughout the evening, staff members from many of the 230 publications and media companies in the Black Press family will join the broadcast to provide updates from battleground and swing states like Ohio, Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin, Arizona, Virginia, and
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Sylvia Ruth Foundation Hosts First Gala to Benefit Local Students
As a champion and investor in education, Sylvia Ruth Byrd knew the incredible importance and value of learning — a lesson she passed down to her daughter and family. The post Sylvia Ruth Foundation Hosts First Gala to Benefit Local Students appeared first on The Washington Infor
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'Jaja's African Hair Braiding' First Look Pics! Writer Jocelyn Bioh and Director Whitney White Share Their Best Hair Braiding Tales
Jaja's African Hair Braiding is coming to Broadway. Drama Desk Award-winning Ghanaian-American playwright Jocelyn Bioh takes us into the bustlingworld of hairbraiding in Harlem, New York, with a lively group of WestAfricanimmigranthairbraiders and their eclectic clientele. Directed by Obie winner
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Obama Forever
As a photography lover, this is one I will most certainly frame. The post LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Obama Forever appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Tony Lewis Sr. Free After Decades Incarcerated
After serving more than three decades incarcerated for a nonviolent drug offense, on the first day of the spring equinox, Tony Lewis Sr. will get to smell the cherry blossoms as a free man. The post Tony Lewis Sr. Free After Decades Incarcerated appeared first on The Washington
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The Authentic Self: The Beauty Within | Black Cultural Events
The Schomburg Center and the National Black Theater in collaboration with the New York Philharmonic presents artists and scholars Qween Jean, Dominique Rider, Tracy K. Smith, and Adrian Loving in conversation about art, identity, and issues of beauty as part of the Philharmonic’s Authentic
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Anacostia Playhouse's ''Night, Mother' Tackles Love, Suicide, Stigma
Directed by Deidra LaWan Starnes, Anacostia Playhouse's "'Night, Mother" artfully reveals the beauty and precious moments that exist even in pain. The post Anacostia Playhouse's 'Night, Mother' Tackles Love, Suicide, Stigma appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Inaugural Young Women's Entrepreneurship Program Wraps with Expo
Just before the start of National Small Business Week, students at Elizabeth Seton High School showcased their budding entrepreneurial skills in the Young Women’s Entrepreneurship Program Small Business Expo. The post Inaugural Young Women's Entrepreneurship Program Wraps with E
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Former D.C. Parole Board Director Honored for Career in Basketball, Government
For many athletes, practicing and playing their games is not just a means of burning calories, it’s a way to pursue a passion, learn life lessons, and earn tickets towards success in and beyond the sport – and such ideals ring true for many of the inductees into the 2023 Real Harl
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Local ASL Interpreters Shine and Sign at Roots Picnic 2023
As the designated American Sign Language point person for Roots Picnic, Billy Sanders carefully curated a group of fellow interpreters from the DMV to provide their services. The post Local ASL Interpreters Shine and Sign at Roots Picnic 2023 appeared first on The Washington Inf
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Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington Names Shawn Townsend as President and CEO
The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan (RAMW), the trade association representing more than 1,400 food and hospitality service establishments in the DMV area, has named Shawn Townsend as its new president and CEO. The post Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington Na
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A salute to ‘Mr. D.C.': Veteran, Omega Man, long-time AFRO employee dies at 74
By Micha Green, AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor Army Officer, Omega Man, college professor, Sunday school teacher, church leader, dedicated AFRO employee, volunteer extraordinaire, Lupus advocate, “Mr. D.C.” and, most proudly, Dad and Granddad, were some of the many titles Edgar Brookins answered to
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National Women's History Museum Celebrates History-Makers in Awards Gala
Closing out Women’s History Month in a big way, the National Women’s History Museum honored sheroes who continue to fight for equity and justice with an awards gala at the Schuyler Hamilton Hotel in northwest D.C. The post National Women's History Museum Celebrates History-Maker
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'Angels in America' Tackles Tough Topics in Fantastical Show
Despite sexuality, sickness and drugs being topics at the forefront of the narrative in "Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches," the magnificent and magical Arena Stage production, which is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the play's Broadway premiere, highlights m
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Step Afrika! Holiday Show Brings Soulful Seasonal Cheer
With countless renditions of “The Nutcracker,” on stages across the world this time of year, Step Afrika!’s “Magical Musical Holiday Step Show,” at Arena Stage offers an engaging, energetic welcome into a fantastic winter wonderland full of festive characters, mystifying moves and
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Maker's Mark Celebrates Local Women in the Arts
Filling the bar area of Rare Steakhouse and Tavern, dozens gathered for Maker’s Mark “Made to Be: Celebrating Women in the Arts” on Thursday, honoring three local culture curators who innovate, inspire and empower the next generation of artists through their work. The post Maker
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Phylicia Rashad Named Dean of Fine Arts at Howard University - The Washington Informer
Renowned actress and Howard University alumna Phylicia Rashad has been named dean of the school's recently reestablished College of Fine Arts, according to Howard President Wayne
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Emancipation Day Weekend Celebrates Freedom, Reminder to Keep Fighting
From dining to discussions, dancing and jamming, thousands of Washingtonians spent the weekend celebrating the 161st anniversary of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act. The post Emancipation Day Weekend Celebrates Freedom, Reminder to Keep Fighting appeared fir
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15 Songs of Black Power and Protest
As we wrap up Black History Month, check out this dynamic “Black Power and Protest” playlist in order to jam, bop, and be reminded to fight for justice year-round. The post 15 Songs of Black Power and Protest appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Cast, Creative Team of 'The Best Man: The Final Chapters' Comes to D.C.
Washington, D.C.’s special screening of “The Best Man: The Final Chapters,” brought Hollywood home. The post Cast, Creative Team of 'The Best Man: The Final Chapters' Comes to D.C. appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Annual Luncheon Celebrates 12 'Stateswomen for Justice'
Hazel Trice Edney, the owner of Trice Edney Communications Inc. and the Trice Edney News Wire, honored 12 noted women of color at her annual Stateswomen for Justice Luncheon and Issues Forum. The post Annual Luncheon Celebrates 12 'Stateswomen for Justice' appeared first on The
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From mambo sauce to half smokes, D.C. culture shines through its staple foods | BlackPressUSA
AFRO - “D.C. is a southern melting pot, like the perfect buffet, you can get a little bit of everything right out of your front door, from Ben’s Chili Bowls half smokes and chili, to Horace and Dickies two piece fish on wheat bread, or Tony’s wedge cut potatoes and the perfect cup of coffee from
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Prioritizing Gut Health as the Key to Overall Wellness
While prescriptions and many modern doctors help people feel better, Dr. Akmal Muwwakkil of the Energy Institute of Healing Arts and Healen Arts Wellness Studio, argues Western medicine doesn't always get to the root of the issue. The post Prioritizing Gut Health as the Key to O
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Words Beats and Life Presents Holds Festival, Bilal Headlines Concert
Local organization Words Beats and Life is presenting its annual festival with six days of free programming that celebrates and uplifts the beauty of music, poetry and spring. The post Words Beats and Life Presents Holds Festival, Bilal Headlines Concert appeared first on The Wa
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Food & Friends Fetes 30th Anniversary of Chef's Best
After a pandemic that shuttered restaurants, Food & Friends is celebrating the resilience of the District's food and beverage industry, and simultaneously raising funds to continue serving Washingtonians with life-changing illnesses. The post Food & Friends Fetes 30th Anniversar
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COMMENTARY: More Black Doctors Needed
One major way of building trust is having more folks to trust, and in this case, that's Black doctors. The post COMMENTARY: <strong>More Black Doctors Needed</strong> appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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