Washington Informer
When legendary Jamaican reggae musician Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley died on May 11, 1981 at the young age of 36, people around the world mourned the loss and then started producing documentaries about his life and career. I can recall exactly where…
If ever anyone deserves an episode of Unsung, TV One's outstanding music documentary series about underappreciated artists, it would be Bad Brains. Bad Brains are living legends; pioneers who helped create what is now known as American hardcore and established…
The Dunbar High School marching band particpated in the "March throgh the Monuments" opening day ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in celebration of the150th anniversary of D.C. Emancipation Day, April 11, 2012.
A Conversation with a Local Playwright From 10 minutes plays to two-hour dramatic readings, local playwright, Jacqueline E. Lawton is recognized as one of the top 30 leading African-American playwrights in the country by Arena Stage's American Voices New Play…
U Street's Crown Jewel Glitters on Opening Night It was only fitting, that organizers of the grand opening gala of the Howard Theatre put on a Motown-styled celebration honoring legendary Motown founder and entertainment icon Berry Gordy Jr. A…
Dick Clark, founder and host of "American Bandstand," died Wednesday of a heart attack Wednesday He was 82. Clark, whose popular show helped catapult the careers of teens idols like Chubby Checker Chuck Berry, Jackie Wilson and The Jackson 5, was a shrewd…
The wait is over! Screen Gem's release, "Think Like a Man," hit theaters nationwide on April 20. This hilarious romantic comedy is based on comedian, author and multimedia mogul Steve Harvey's best-selling book, "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man,"…
Richard Parsons, Denzel and Pauletta Washington, Doug Morris Among 14th Annual Award Recipients NEW YORK, NEW YORK – Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) will host the 14th Annual Keepers of the Dream Awards Wednesday, April 18…
Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito Jackson will come together for a tour this year that will hit more than 20 cities. In making the announcement on April 4, the Jackson brothers said they look forward to performing hits from the…
Artist Regarded as a Giant of 20th and 21st Centuries Accolades have been pouring in following the April 2 death of renowned artist, sculptor and printmaker Elizabeth Catlett. Catlett, 96, died in Cuernavaca, Mexico, which she had made her home…
It's hard to believe that Filmfest DC: The Washington, D.C. International Film Festival is getting ready for its 26th year presenting films from around the world to local audiences beginning April 12 through April 22. Many can remember its humble…
Erykah Badu Among Performers for Event at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland The metropolitan D.C., Maryland and Virginia region welcomes back what has become one of the premiere music and arts festival events in the country. Slated to perform during…
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