Micha Green, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/author/micha-green/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:47:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Micha Green, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/author/micha-green/ 32 32 121622320 Financial Literacy for All: Sharing the Importance of Financial Literacy in the Black Community https://www.washingtoninformer.com/racial-wealth-gap-financial-literacy/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/racial-wealth-gap-financial-literacy/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216040 **FILE** A man holds up a sign during the 19th Annual MLK Parade in January 2024. Spreading the importance of financial literacy throughout the Black community — among all ages — is a key way to close the racial wealth gap and combat injustices overall. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

The racial wealth gap between white and Black Americans is wide, but financial literacy is key to closing the gap and combating racial economic inequities.

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‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ at Arena Stage Highlights Immigrant Trials and Triumphs in Hilarious, Engaging Tale https://www.washingtoninformer.com/jaja-african-hair-braiding-arena-stage/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/jaja-african-hair-braiding-arena-stage/#comments Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:43:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215463 Awa Sal Secka (Bea), Colby N. Muhammad (Vanessa/Sheila/Radia), Melanie Brezill (Michelle/Chrissy/LaNiece), Victoire Charles (Jaja), Bisserat Tseggai (Miriam), Jordan Rice (Marie), Tiffany Renee Johnson (Aminata) and Mia Ellis (Jennifer) star in “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding." (Courtesy of T. Charles Erickson Photography/Arena Stage)

Jocelyn Bioh's play "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," directed by Whitney White, is a hilarious, captivating, educational and relatable production that tells the story of immigrants in America, and highlights the importance of their contributions to the nation.

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Le Diner En Blanc Draws Thousands for a Chic Celebration of District Culture https://www.washingtoninformer.com/le-diner-en-blanc-washington/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/le-diner-en-blanc-washington/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:19:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215161 Guests do the electric slide at Le Diner En Blanc-Washington at RFK Stadium on Sept. 21. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Le Diner En Blanc-Washington was held at RFK Stadium Campus on September 21, featuring food, wine, fashion, and fellowship, as well as live music, performances, and live painting, celebrating the District's beauty, boldness, and culture.

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DMV Community Talks Importance of This Year’s DNC, Offers Washingtonians Call to Action https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dnc-2024-dmv-leaders-mobilize/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dnc-2024-dmv-leaders-mobilize/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213572 Sheila Bunn, a member of the D.C. Democratic Party and third vice president of the Ward 8 Democrats, attends the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

DMV residents and leaders attended the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago to gain information and inspiration to mobilize the people back home, emphasizing the importance of voting and bringing back joy to the United States.

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D.C. Celebrates the Creative Community with 202Creates 2024, A Month Highlighting City as a Culture Capital https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dc-celebrates-creativity-202creates/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dc-celebrates-creativity-202creates/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:39:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213443 **FILE** D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Office of Cable, Television, Film, Music and Entertainment are highlighting the local creative community through 202Creates. (WI photo)

Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Office of Cable, Television, Film, Music and Entertainment are celebrating the District's creative community with the 39th annual Mayor's Arts Awards and 202Creates month, which will feature a variety of events and performances from local artists.

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Empowerment, D.C. Statehood, Discussions at DNC https://www.washingtoninformer.com/district-at-dnc-statehood-conversation/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/district-at-dnc-statehood-conversation/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213041 District of Columbia Democratic Party delegates at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago (Courtesy of Stuart Anderson)

The DMV region has shown its social, political and influential authority at the Democratic National Convention, with Mayor Muriel Bowser leading the District's representation, advocating for D.C. statehood, and highlighting the importance of representation for Black women in politics.

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Brothers Michael and Bryan Voltaggio Welcome Diners to Their Home Away from Home at MGM National Harbor https://www.washingtoninformer.com/voltaggio-brothers-michael-bryan/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/voltaggio-brothers-michael-bryan/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212357 Bryan and Michael Voltaggio's first restaurant, Voltaggio Brothers at MGM National Harbor, has always been intended to serve as an elevated dining option that offers delectable food, while providing nostalgia and flair, like Voltaggi'Os, a tasty twist on SpaghettiO's, and there's the Blue Crab Pop Tart. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

The Voltaggio Brothers have created a unique dining experience at MGM National Harbor, featuring a variety of delicious and inventive dishes, an open kitchen concept, and a welcoming atmosphere, all designed to make diners feel at home.

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Back-to-School: New Year, New Vision https://www.washingtoninformer.com/back-to-school-season-new-vision/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/back-to-school-season-new-vision/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212286

Parents, teachers, and students should all be equipped with a new vision for the school year, including knowing required immunizations, texts, and tools, and working towards goals to thrive in the classroom.

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Broccoli City Festival 2024 Brings People to D.C. in the Name of Music, Emphasizes Power of Black Unity, Community Engagement, Voting https://www.washingtoninformer.com/broccoli-city-festival-d-c/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/broccoli-city-festival-d-c/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1211451 **FILE** Held for the first time at Audi Field in Southwest D.C., many guests celebrated the beauty and boldness of Black and D.C. culture and Broccoli City Festival 2024. (WI photo)

Broccoli City Festival 2024 was a sold-out event that attracted 30,000 guests daily, celebrating Black culture and raising awareness about important issues, while providing a safe space for people of color to dance and dialogue about topics such as Project 2025.

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RAMMYS Awards 2024 Unites Washingtonians in the Celebration of District Food and Beverage Culture https://www.washingtoninformer.com/rammys-awards-2024-unites-washingtonians-in-the-celebration-of-district-food-and-beverage-culture/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/rammys-awards-2024-unites-washingtonians-in-the-celebration-of-district-food-and-beverage-culture/#respond Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:47:12 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1210854

WI Managing Editor Hundreds of  Washingtonians poured into the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest, D.C. dressed in elegant gowns and dapper tuxedos – accessorized with a proper helping of D.C. flair — to celebrate the District’s food and beverage industry at the RAMMYS 2024 on July 21. While the night honored restaurants, bars, […]

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