Press Room Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/pressroom/ 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 Press Room Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/pressroom/ 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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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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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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Join Us This November at the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum! https://www.washingtoninformer.com/smithsonian-anacostia-museum-programs/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/smithsonian-anacostia-museum-programs/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217367

The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum is hosting a variety of free, family-friendly public programs in November, including quilting workshops, a foil sculpture workshop, and a cooking demonstration, as well as an exhibition featuring the story of Black arts education in Washington, DC.

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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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National Capital Area Kidney Walk is Open for Registration https://www.washingtoninformer.com/national-capital-area-kidney-walk/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/national-capital-area-kidney-walk/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217197 **FILE** Courtesy of kidneywalk.org

The National Capital Area Kidney Walk is open for registration, allowing residents, loved ones, volunteers and businesses to join the National Kidney Foundation's message to make a difference in the lives of those affected by kidney disease, with Tommie Bennett leading the event as grand marshal.

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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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GPF Receives Grant to Fund Hate Crime Prevention Initiative in D.C. Region https://www.washingtoninformer.com/global-peace-foundation-hate-crime-project/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/global-peace-foundation-hate-crime-project/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217033 photo of people holding each other s hands

The Global Peace Foundation has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to fund the "Strengthening Communities Against Hate" project, which aims to reduce community tensions and build a cohesive response framework in Anne Arundel, Montgomery, and Prince George's counties.

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Wells Fargo D.C.-Area Staff to Participate in Inaugural Day of Service https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wells-fargo-day-of-service-financial-literacy/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wells-fargo-day-of-service-financial-literacy/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216803 Wells Fargo in downtown Washington, D.C. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)

Wells Fargo's inaugural Day of Service brings together employees and Junior Achievement of Greater Washington to provide financial literacy education to middle and high school students, empowering them with the skills and mindset to build thriving communities.

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