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WEBRubell DC Unveils ‘American Vignettes: Symbols, Society, and Satire’ in Museum-Wide Reinstallation. The Rubell Museum DC recently opened an exhibition titled “American Vignettes: Symbols, Society, and Satire” featuring nearly 100 works of contemporary art from over 40 emerging and established artists, exploring the diverse perspectives of American society.
‘I, Sniper’: Terror Delivered from the Trunk of a Car
WEBMay 11, 2021 · In October of 2002, 10 people died and three others were critically wounded by John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo. Hidden in a makeshift sniper’s nest in the trunk of a Caprice Classic, the duo co-authored a bloody rampage that shook the Washington, D.C., area. People were afraid to buy groceries or …
Bowser Admin Officials Tour Ward 8 Black Businesses
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Dontay Brown loves to talk about his business, Triceys DC Café, located at Sycamore & Oak retail village on the campus of St. Elizabeths East in Southeast D.C. When he heard that members of District Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration would be stopping by the site on Aug. 13 for National Black Business Month, he …
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Bowser Admin Releases Black Homeownership Report
WEBOct 5, 2022 · The Bowser Administration released a report authored by the Black Homeownership Strike Force on Oct. 3 at the Howard Theatre in Northwest that details the problems Black Washingtonians have buying a home and the recommendations that should be implemented to rectify the problem. The report offered 10 …
India.Arie Announces Hiatus from Touring: ‘I Need Healing Too’
WEBJun 5, 2024 · In a deeply personal open letter, four-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter India.Arie announced her decision to step back from touring, citing the need for personal healing and mental health care. The announcement comes from an artist who has been a powerful voice in the music industry for over two decades.
Strathmore celebrates James Baldwin's 100th birthday with series
WEBSep 4, 2024 · In celebration of James Baldwin’s 100th birthday, Strathmore has launched a two-month educational and creative series, featuring theatric homages and literary discussions, to honor the life and legacy of the historic writer and civil rights activist. Beginning Aug. 2, Baldwin’s birthday, the District and some cities in Maryland began hosting sporadic events offering audiences a deep dive ...
Thurst Lounge: D.C.'s Only Black-Owned LGBTQIA+ Bar - The …
WEBNov 29, 2023 · Thurst Lounge: D.C.’s Black-Owned LGBTQIA Bar to Open Early December. Thurst Lounge CEOs Shaun Mykals and Brandon Burke provide a space for Black and LGBTQIA voices. (Courtesy of Sam Gross Studios) Longtime DMV residents Brandon Burke and Shaun Mykals were attracted to the Black and queer history of D.C.’s U Street corridor, and realized ...
Gospel Icons Celebrate Richard Smallwood's 75th Birthday in …
WEBDec 1, 2023 · CORRECTION: A previous version of this story misspelled the names of Robert Person and Jared Sawyers. Generations of gospel icons offered an unforgettable musical tribute to legendary artist Richard Smallwood for his 75th birthday at First Baptist Church of Highland Park Thursday night.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 5-8 - The …
WEBSep 4, 2024 · The Healing Project Exhibit. 11 a.m. | Free. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW, Washington, D.C. 20566. The Healing Project is an arts organization based in New York City, originally conceived as a project in 2014 by composer, multidisciplinary artist, and activist Samora Abayomi Pinderhughes. The project …