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Eugene Daniels, 35, will serve over 700 journalists as the first openly queer Black president of the White House Correspondents’ Association. (Courtesy of Eugene Daniels via Instagram)

White House Correspondents’ Association to Instate Eugene Daniels as President, Breaking Barriers in Journalism

by Ashleigh FieldsJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

Richard Smallwood enjoys the National Symphony Orchestra NSO Concert while celebrating his 75th birthday at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in D.C. on June 19. (Jacques Benovil/The Washington Informer)

Faith, Lifestyle, Religion

National Symphony Orchestra and Top Gospel Artists Celebrate Richard Smallwood’s 75th Birthday and His Inspirational Faith Music

by Brenda C. SilerJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

Keith hugs his daughter Aubrey during the Daddy Daughter Dance held at the D.C. Jail in the film “Daughters.” The film was screened at the DC/Dox Film Festival from June 13-16. (Courtesy of Netflix and DC/Dox)

Local Topics Featured During DC/Dox Film Festival

by Brenda C. SilerJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

For a limited time this summer, lovers of Pixar and match play can enjoy the likes of a Pixar-themed mini-golf sensation, featuring interactive putt-putt holes drawn from some of Pixar’s classics, such as “Toy Story,” “Cars” and more. (Courtesy of Pixar Putt)

Lifestyle, Things to Do DMV

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, June 27-30

by Jada IngletonJune 26, 2024July 2, 2024

Award recipient and restaurateur Jeff Black and Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) President and CEO Shawn Townsend at RAMW’s inaugural RAMMYS Honors on June 18 (Courtesy of Kalorama Photography)

Inaugural RAMMYS Honors Celebrate Legends and Leaders, Highlight Resilience

by Micha GreenJune 25, 2024June 25, 2024

**FILE** Michael Jackson (Constru-centro, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Stacy M. Brown

Michael Jackson’s Legacy: 15 Years After His Death, His Influence Continues

by Stacy M. BrownJune 24, 2024June 24, 2024

“The Dreams” features Rowan Campbell as Michelle, Ashley Lyles as Deena, Kayla Adams as Effie and Karla Maiden-Vazquez as Lorrell. (Courtesy of Nate Jackson Photography)

Local Theater Group Stages Engaging Production of ‘Dreamgirls’

by Demarco RushJune 24, 2024June 24, 2024

"Footprints of Wayne Shorter" was recently presented by the DC Jazz Festival in the Arena Stage Kogod Cradle in southwest D.C. Performing was the Paul Carr Quintet with special guest Sean Jones. From left is pianist Ryan Hansler, saxophonist Paul Carr, bassist William ‘Mo Betta’ Ledbetter, trumpeter Sean Jones, and drummer Kevin Kearney Jr. (Courtesy of DC Jazz Festival)

DC Jazz Festival Honors Saxophonist Wayne Shorter

by Brenda C. SilerJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024

On June 7, arts administrator and versatile entertainer Aaron Myers, accompanied by the Eric Byrd Trio featuring Brent Birkhead, recorded a live album at the historic Blues Alley in Georgetown. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

Aaron Myers’ Singing Range in Full Effect During Blues Alley Recording

by Brenda C. SilerJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024

The life and career of Luther Vandross are featured in the documentary “Luther: Never Too Much,” which was screened during the second annual DC/Dox Film Festival. The film was produced and directed by Dawn Porter. (Courtesy of Matthew Rolston)

Entertainment, Lifestyle

Luther Vandross Documentary Makes Us Appreciate Him Even More

by Brenda C. SilerJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024