Washington Informer
Jackson was the first black voice on network radio, initially serving as a play-by-play sports reporter in Washington, D.C., and later moving to New York to help establish Inner City, one of the first black-owned broadcasting companies. Hal Jackson, one…
Churches in the District of Columbia now recognize the best way to combat one of the deadliest diseases of the last century is to educate parishioners and work with others in the faith community to affect change, said one prominent…
372 Trombonists Break a World Record Not many people can tout that they are included in the Guinness Book of World Records. On last Friday, June 1, 372 trombonists of all ages and ability levels, braving the wet,…
Listed below are restaurants that provide some of the best when it comes to Maryland crab cakes: Boomerang's Original Ribs 410-326-6050; www.loveribs.com Captain's Table 410-326-2772; www.captainstableinsolomons.com Dream Weaver 410-535-4355; www.dreamweavercatering.com Jerry's Place 410-535-3242 Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill 410-394-3825; www.ruddyduckbrewery.com.
An organization dedicated to providing medical and social services to individuals likely to fall through the cracks has extended its reach into Prince George's County. On May 16 a ribbon-cutting ceremony was a held for a new Mary's Center…
On June 2, WETA Television will launch WETA UK, an innovative channel devoted to presenting British television programming at its best, around the clock, seven days a week. The new, local channel will feature classics, new favorites, and contemporary…
c.2012, Riverhead Books $27.95 / $32.50 Canada 384 pages Your wallet has been open for years. You've always been generous to your favorite charities. The food pantry, the free clinic, that children's group, the animal organization, they don't stop…
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise,…
I first met Chuck Brown in late October 2010, to interview him for a feature story in the Informer. As I waited for Brown and his manager to show up at Tryst Coffeehouse in Adams Morgan, I was still surprised…
A series of musical events that put local jazz artists center stage will take place in Washington in early June, part of the DC Jazz Festival. CapitalBop presents a trio of events that range from concerts to a "MegaFest." The…
The women's gazes say everything, even that which their mouths don't or can't. What their gazes do not relate, the script, written on their clothes and skin, serves as representation of their silenced voices. This is the nexus of the…
A public viewing and memorial service honoring the life and legacy of Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go, will be held this week. Family and friends will pay their respects on Tuesday, May 29 to Brown at the historic Howard Theatre…
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