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NBC Washington Anchor Jummy Olabanji (left) interviews Billy Dee Williams for the release of his autobiography "What Have We Here?: Portraits of a Life" at the MLK Jr. Library in D.C. on Feb. 15. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Entertainment, Lifestyle

Billy Dee Williams Shares His Glorious Life in ‘What Have We Here?’

by Brenda C. SilerFebruary 19, 2024February 19, 2024

"The Sensational Sea Mink-ettes" is currently running at Woolly Mammoth on March 3. (Courtesy photo)

‘The Sensational Sea Mink-ettes’ Showcases Black Women’s Beautiful Breadth, Dynamics

by Micha GreenFebruary 19, 2024February 19, 2024

**FILE** Beyoncé (Wikimedia Commons)

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Stacy M. Brown

The Black and White to Beyoncé Country Music Controversy

by Stacy M. BrownFebruary 14, 2024February 14, 2024

Bassist Corcoran Holt, who regularly performed with NEA Jazz Master Kenny Garret, is an artist-in-residence for the 2024 DC Jazz Festival. (Courtesy photo)

DC Jazz Festival Bass Team Share Skills Between Generations

by Brenda C. SilerFebruary 14, 2024February 15, 2024

Lifestyle, Things to Do DMV

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Feb. 15-18

by Ra-Jah S. KellyFebruary 14, 2024February 16, 2024

Ashley-Dior Thomas, Justin Tinsley and Julian Kimble, founders of The R&B Club, on Feb. 11 (Marckell Williams/The Washington Informer)

The Church of R&B: Exploring Rhythm and Blues’ Rich Legacy Through a Unique Club

by Ra-Jah S. KellyFebruary 14, 2024February 16, 2024

Local couple Angel N. Livas and Yusuf Henriques celebrated their engagement at The Park at 14th in D.C. on Feb. 2. (Courtesy photo)

Black Experience, Lifestyle

Local Tech Entrepreneurs Share Love Story and Talk Support, Engagement, Next Steps

by Bousaina IbrahimFebruary 12, 2024February 21, 2024

**FILE** Musician Rakim performs at the launch of the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 27, 2023. (Daniel Schwartz Photography/U.S. Department of State via Wikimedia Commons)

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Stacy M. Brown

Hip-Hop Icons Head Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

by Stacy M. BrownFebruary 12, 2024February 12, 2024

D.C. native Akua Allrich will be performing Nina Simone and Miriam Makeba Tribute at Baltimore's Creative Alliance on Feb. 15. (Courtesy photo)

Akua Allrich Sings With the Voice of Her Ancestors

by Bousaina IbrahimFebruary 9, 2024February 21, 2024

Known affectionately as “The Godfather of Go-Go,” Chuck Brown said his time at Lorton, Virginia’s former prison complex formed him into the beloved musician he became. He performed and created music until his passing in 2012. (Courtesy of WindMeUpChuck.com)

Black History Month, Entertainment, Lifestyle

Chuck Brown’s Story of Resilience and How Lorton, the DMV Formed His Artistry

by Micha GreenFebruary 7, 2024February 21, 2024