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Scores of people recently gathered in a noted theater in the District to honor a man who, by way of artistic expression, supported African-American museums, cultural organizations and stressed their intrinsic value to both the community and the country. Steven…
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 15:07
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In a sermon by Jonathan McLeod, I was reminded of a message God gave me this week, and it's worthy of sharing with you. During this entire week, I felt compelled to say these words: "Lord, this is your body;…
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 15:04
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  "'Negro History' is the missing segment of world history" -- Carter G. Woodson Carter G. Woodson was right when he essentially said that Black history is the missing pages of world history. Never was such so true than in…
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 14:46
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The Washington Informer attended a spectacular performance of The Nutcracker on Saturday, Nov. 24 at THEARC in Southeast. Images of the Nutcracker performance. Click here to see photos.
Tuesday, 04 December 2012 04:00
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  WASHINGTON, DC--A film that details the life of Dr. Anna Julia Cooper, a pioneering African-American educator who fought for black students to have the right to higher education, will be screened at 6:30p.m.,  Friday, Dec. 7, at The Charles Sumner School…
Tuesday, 04 December 2012 01:09
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New York, NY – Norris McDonald, founder and president of the African American Environmentalist Association, has been named one of Ebony Magazine’s Power 100 in the December 2012 issue. Ebony selected 100 primary people of influence and game changers who have…
Monday, 03 December 2012 14:25
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The Washington Informer was in attendance at the Evangel Church Multi Media & Arts Center Christmas Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 1.  The production hosted and produced by Bishop Don D. Meares, Elder Kevin Matthews and Elder Peyton Gray, is a…
Sunday, 02 December 2012 23:34
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U.S. gymnast and two-time Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas believes that her own success is directly proportional to the immense support of her family, friends and faith in God. This theme is at the heart of her debut memoir, "Grace,…
Friday, 30 November 2012 15:03
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If you've watched TV at all in the last few years, there's slim chance you would have missed one of the most memorable car commercials. The one with the hip, adorable, oversized hamsters, jamming to loud music while driving down…
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 18:23
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c.2012, Dafina Books $15.00 / $16.95 Canada 320 pages There's one thing about you that people need to know: when you want something, you go for it. You've known most of your life that things don't get handed to you.…
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 17:52
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For anyone curious about whether or not the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin still has "chops," they need only to have watched her take the stage Saturday, Nov. 17, at DAR Constitution Hall, to know for sure, she is still…
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 17:49
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Twenty schools in the District of Columbia recently found their names on a list of schools to be closed by the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). Although many schools do work against reputations for failing scores and poor educational…
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 17:44
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