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    African-American Themed Production Gets Rave Reviews   'Tis the season for a multitude of holiday-themed theatrical performances. Although the years change, the majority of Christmas plays and musicals tend to stick to the tried-and-true formula centered on the…
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 20:03
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c.2012, Dafina Books $15.00 / $16.95 Canada 272 pages There's one thing you want this coming year, and it can't be found in a store. This thing you want can't be boxed, bottled, or canned. Designers can't fashion it and…
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 19:43
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The United States Playing Card Company (USPC), makers of Bicycle® Playing Cards, is proud to announce the launch of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Playing Card Deck. Bicycle® Playing Cards has partnered with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum by donating…
Tuesday, 18 December 2012 15:56
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R&B singer Kem was the featured performer at the Majic 102.3 holiday party held Thursday, Dec. 13 at the Howard Theater in Northwest. Click here to see Majic 102.3 Holiday Party with Kem photo gallery. /Photos by Shevry Lassiter
Monday, 17 December 2012 18:36
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The National Coalition of Black Veteran organizations has joined the Alaska-based BlaqueIce (pronounced: black ice) Productions in a major fundraiser to construct a monument in in the District of Columbia in honor of Col. Charles Young, the legendary soldier/diplomat who…
Friday, 14 December 2012 18:37
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In celebration of the Hip-Hop community's involvement in President Barack Obama's re-election, the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network and PHILANTHROPIK have announced a charity black-tie gala to be included among inauguaral festivities next month in the nation's capital. The Hip-Hop Inaugural…
Thursday, 13 December 2012 15:55
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    "My Soul Is Rested"   How I will miss the voice of Lawrence Guyot. He often called me at home when I worked for former Ward 1 Council man Frank Smith. Actually, our entire staff worked with legends…
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 17:27
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  When the Nissan Altima launched 20 years ago, not many would have guessed how quickly it would muscle itself into the ranks of the best-selling family sedans. The original Altima was smaller than its competitors, a bit rough around…
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 17:12
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  c.2012, Princeton Architectural Press $29.95 / $34.95 Canada 40 pages   This Christmas, you'll find lots of surprises beneath your tree. Some of them, of course, will arrive from Santa. Others will come in the mail from Grandma or…
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 17:03
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    A Viewer's Guide to Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln & the American Civil War'   When Steven Spielberg's Lincoln opened recentlyu, many flocked to see this Hollywood version of one of the nation's most tumultuous times—the American Civil War. The…
Tuesday, 11 December 2012 19:25
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  Historic Greats Exhibit takes Visitors on Candid Moments Tour   WASHINGTON – Scholars call him a renowned photodocumentarian. Others dub him a photojournalist, activist, historian and cinematographer. For most, he is just Roy Lewis, a quiet man armed with a…
Friday, 07 December 2012 15:28
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The elegant "Myrna Clayton Experience" will be performed this weekend in two locations in the D.C. area. The first performance takes place on Fri. Dec. 7, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church's "Friday Jazz Night," located…
Thursday, 06 December 2012 21:12
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