WI Web Staff, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Sun, 27 Oct 2024 15:58:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png WI Web Staff, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com 32 32 121622320 Black Artists of DC to Hold 4th Annual Original Fine Art Postcard Sale https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-artists-dc-postcard-sale/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-artists-dc-postcard-sale/#respond Sat, 26 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217405

The Black Artists of DC are hosting their fourth annual Original Fine Art Postcard Sale from Nov. 9-10, featuring works from local, regional, national and international artists, with all proceeds supporting the organization's residency exhibitions and activities.

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Martin Luther King III Embraces Interfaith Effort to Rebuild Scotland A.M.E. Zion Church https://www.washingtoninformer.com/martin-luther-king-iii-scotland-church/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/martin-luther-king-iii-scotland-church/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217361 The panel discusses "Interfaith Collaboration, Then & Now." From left: Amy Spitalnick, CEO, Jewish Council for Public Affairs; Dr. Erika Gault, director of the Center for the Study of African American Religious Life, National Museum of African American History and Culture; Rabbi David Saperstein, ambassador, International Religious Freedom; Martin Luther King III, chairman, Drum Major Institute; and Lesli Foster, moderator, WUSA9 anchor (Photo courtesy of Skip Brown)

Martin Luther King III spoke at the National Museum of African American History and Culture to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Scotland's founding and its "2nd Century Project" to rescue and rejuvenate the historic church, raising nearly $9 million towards the $11 million goal.

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Prince George’s County Arts Center Hosts Opening Receptions for Powerful Exhibitions https://www.washingtoninformer.com/prince-georges-county-exhibitions/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/prince-georges-county-exhibitions/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217377 Kristina Penhoet's "When We Are They Are Us" (Courtesy of pgparks.com)

The Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George's County, Maryland, is hosting two opening receptions for exhibitions featuring the works of artists Kristina Penhoet and Cora Olson, exploring themes of societal paralysis, gender equality, and household economics.

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Monumental Sports & Entertainment Announces ‘The Vaults,’ a New Luxury Suite Experience at Capital One Arena https://www.washingtoninformer.com/capital-one-arena-vault-suites/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/capital-one-arena-vault-suites/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217381 **FILE** Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (APK, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Monumental Sports & Entertainment has announced plans to build The Vaults, a set of luxury suites at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., which will offer a unique and luxurious fan experience and set a new standard for premier hospitality in the DMV region.

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Classical Meets Lo-Fi: Toronto’s akaMatisse Brings Innovative Piano Bar Experience to D.C.’s Culture https://www.washingtoninformer.com/akamatisse-lowkey-concert-d-c/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/akamatisse-lowkey-concert-d-c/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:58:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217291 Toronto's David Matisse, better known as akaMatisse, a Juno Award-winning musician, brings his acclaimed LowKey Concert series to Culture in Ivy City on Oct. 24, promising a fresh take on the traditional piano bar experience.(Courtesy photo)

Toronto's David Matisse, known as akaMatisse, is bringing his acclaimed LowKey Concert series to Culture in Ivy City, blending classical piano and electronic beats for a unique musical experience.

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10-24-2024 Informer Edition https://www.washingtoninformer.com/10-24-2024-informer-edition/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/10-24-2024-informer-edition/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217294

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VIEWPOINTS https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-policy-proposals-black-men/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-policy-proposals-black-men/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217175 **FILE** Vice President Kamala Harris (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)

Vice President Kamala Harris has announced new policy proposals aimed at Black men, including entrepreneurship, education, digital asset protection, health care, and legal reforms, in an effort to address the needs of the community.

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GWRCCC Celebrates Success of Clean Energy and Transportation Conference https://www.washingtoninformer.com/2024-clean-energy-transportation-conference-2/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/2024-clean-energy-transportation-conference-2/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217218 **FILE** Antoine M. Thompson, executive director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCC) and former head of the National Association of Real Estate Board

The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition recently held its 2024 Annual Clean Energy and Transportation Conference, featuring insightful discussions and expert panels on alternative fuel corridors, sustainable aviation fuels, and strategies to reduce emissions in heavy-duty vehicles.

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Pepco Introduces New Bill-Paying Tool https://www.washingtoninformer.com/pepco-assistance-finder-tool/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/pepco-assistance-finder-tool/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217079 **FILE** Courtesy of pepco.com

Pepco has introduced an Assistance Finder tool to help customers find the best programs to support them with energy bills, including financial assistance, bill management, and energy efficiency and savings information.

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Union Temple Baptist Church to Host Mass Meeting to Address Challenges Faced by Black Washingtonians https://www.washingtoninformer.com/crisis-conspiracy-destroy-black-washington/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/crisis-conspiracy-destroy-black-washington/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217149 Flag of the District of Columbia (Courtesy of dpw.dc.gov)

The Union Temple Baptist Church in Ward 8 will host an emergency mass town hall meeting and conference on Saturday to address issues facing the city's Black community, featuring keynote speakers and public officials.

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