Nolan Williams Jr. Archives - The Washington Informer

Nolan Williams Jr. composed the music and lyrics for his award-winning musical “Grace.” (Courtesy of André Chung)

‘Grace’ the Musical, an Award Winner

by Brenda C. SilerFebruary 8, 2023February 8, 2023

A locally produced musical about saving a family-owned restaurant in Philadelphia has won 11 “Broadway World-Washington, DC Awards.”

Tony and Grammy winner Leslie Odom Jr. was the special guest artist at the 19th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Let Freedom Ring Celebration held at the Kennedy Center. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

A Grand Return for ‘Let Freedom Ring’

by Brenda C. SilerJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 2023

51st State, DC Statehood, Lifestyle

Why D.C. Statehood? The Real Story

by Brenda C. SilerApril 28, 2021December 21, 2021

A voter exits after casting her ballot at a polling place at Highland Colony Baptist Church, November 27, 2018, in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Voters in Mississippi head to the polls for today's special runoff election, where Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Mike Espy is running in a close race with appointed Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS). (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Black Experience, National

‘Voting With Purpose’ Event to Feature 10 Top Black Newspapers

by WI Guest AuthorOctober 14, 2020December 21, 2021

Chaka Khan performs with the Let Freedom Ring Choir at the Kennedy Center's annual Let Freedom Ring concert in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 20. (Courtesy of Georgetown University)

MLK Celebration with Music Honors Service in D.C.

by Brenda C. SilerJanuary 22, 2020December 21, 2021

"Stirring the Waters Across America" (STWAA) Workshop on Oct. 27. Cast member Roy Patten Jr. leading production finale, "The Promised Land" (pictured in background, l-r: Candace Potts, Nikolai Granados, Daniel Smith, Aileen Mitchener, Christian Harward) (Jermoni Dowd/NEWorks Productions)

A Civil Rights Journey with ‘Stirring the Waters Across America’

by Brenda C. SilerOctober 30, 2019December 21, 2021