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Tag: Black History Month

Posted inBooks

BOOK REVIEW: Black History Month Books for Kids

by WI Web EditorFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024
This African-American female legal mastermind, pictured with Thurgood Marshall, drafted what would become the argument for Brown v. Board. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inViewpoints

VIEWPOINTS

by WI Web EditorFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024
Several shelves are bare at the CVS in Columbia Heights. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
Posted inLetters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: True Impact of CVS Closure

by WI Web EditorFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024
**FILE** Vice President Kamala Harris (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)
Posted inOp-Ed, Opinion

JEALOUS: Setting the Record Straight on an Important Piece of Black History

by WI Web EditorFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024
Shreen Morrison
Posted inPress Room

Washington Gas Celebrates Black History Month

by WI Web EditorFebruary 7, 2024February 13, 2024
**FILE** With songs such as “Center of My Joy” and “Total Praise,” composer, singer and music legend Richard Smallwood shifted the sound of contemporary gospel. (Hamil R. Harris/The Washington Informer)
Posted inBlack History, Black History Month, Hamil R. Harris

Richard Smallwood: A Groundbreaking Gospel Legend Who Continues to Inspire Today

by Hamil R. HarrisFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024
Marvin Gaye
Posted inBlack History Month, Entertainment, Lifestyle

Marvin Gaye: Musical Legend with Local Roots Who Continues to Inspire Today

by Sam P.K. CollinsFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024
D.C. native and mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves is a superstar and household name among opera fans around the globe, who fills opera houses to this day. (Courtesy of Chad J. McNeeley, U.S. Navy)
Posted inBlack History Month, Entertainment

Denyce Graves’ Story Highlights Epitome of Homegrown Talent, Never Forgetting Roots

by Kayla BenjaminFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024
The Marvelettes from Inkster, Michigan recorded for Motown Records. Their first big hit was “Please, Mr. Postman.” They are one of the girl groups featured in “But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” which explores the success and challenges of female vocal groups from the 1950s to the 1970s. Co-authors are Laura Flam and Emily Sieu Leibowitz. (Courtesy Photo/Pictorial Press Ltd_ Alamy Stock Photo)
Posted inBlack History Month, Lifestyle

High Life With Challenges for Girl Groups from the 1950s-1970s

by Brenda C. SilerFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024
Music and education formed Roberta Flack into the celebrated singer, pianist, and educator she is today. (Courtesy of Warner Music Group)
Posted inBlack History Month, Entertainment, Lifestyle

Music Took Roberta Flack from D.C. Classrooms to Mr. Henry’s to Worldwide Stages

by Brenda C. SilerFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024

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