Washington Informer
In "Remembering Whitney," Cissy Houston, the mother of the late Whitney Houston, writes that she always doubted whether Bobby Brown was right for her daughter. She also thinks that Whitney, who died a year ago at age 48, might not…
The 2nd Annual Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball presented by Summit Action Network along with PHILANTHROPIK was held Sunday, January 20 at the Harman Center for the Arts. The ball celebrated the Hip-Hop community’s role in the Presidential election. The annual event…
To celebrate the re-election of President Barack Obama, Positive Business Women (PBW), a District-area non-profit, hosted "The Victory Inaugural Ball" on January 21, at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park. With performances by Maxwell, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Musiq Soulchild, and…
When you're out at a party or in the club and your favorite song comes on, you get the instant urge to scream, dance your heart out (even if it means sweating out your hair) and sometimes you even go…
R&B singer Fantasia will be among a list of musical acts heading to New Orleans Super Bowl weekend. Fantasia will perform in the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration to be hosted by Sherri Shepherd of ABC's "The View," and Grammy-winning gospel…
There were many highlights from Monday's inauguration, including the president's speech and the poem by openly gay poet Richard Blanco. But few grabbed as much attention as first lady Michelle Obama's bangs. The president joked about his wife's chic hairstyle,…
THEARC Theater will present two free performances of "Harriet Tubman: The Chosen One," at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Feb. 14 in honor of Black History Month. The 45-minute show will be performed by Gwendolyn Briley-Strand, who will transform…
Washington - In celebration of the re-election of President Barack Obama, Positive Business Women (PBW), a District-area non-profit, is hosting the Victory Inaugural Ball that will feature several iconic performers that Maxwell, Musiq Soulchild and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, and…
PBS Documentary Airs Again on Jan. 15, 22 "The Abolitionists," which recently premiered on PBS, focuses on the intertwined lives of five abolitionist leaders. These men and women arguably did as much -- maybe even more -- than…
Mamie Rearden, described as a loving, God-fearing southern belle from South Carolina who never spoke ill of anyone, has died at age 114. Rearden, who was also said to have had the heart of a lion, was recognized by the Guiness World…
Terry Huff,65, the emotive lead singer of the D.C. soul group Special Delivery and creator of the hit recording, "I Destroyed Your Love," has died after a long battle with colon cancer. For an artist who only released one album,…
While a new exhibit by Kathleen Stafford at the Alexandria Black History Museum in Virginia stands as a testament to the incomparable talent and vision of its widely-revered artists, the museum itself, attests to the rich culture and legacy of…
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