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Author of Acclaimed Books About D.C. Black Poets to Take Part in Foggy Bottom Book Crawl

The Foggy Bottom Book Crawl is a free event taking place on June 6 in Washington, D.C., featuring author Brian Gilmore, who will read from…

Peabo Bryson Dies at 75, Leaving Behind a Songbook of Love and Soul

Peabo Bryson, a beloved singer known for his smooth tenor voice and romantic ballads, has died at the age of 75 after suffering a stroke,…

Video: D.C. Voter Guide Helps Seniors Navigate Ranked Choice Voting

As the June 16 primary approaches, AARP D.C., the League of Women Voters D.C., and the D.C. Board of Elections have joined forces to create…

Kennedy Center Belongs to JFK, Not Trump, Judge Rules

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name must be removed from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, as the…

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, June 4-7

The DMV is hosting a variety of events this weekend, including the LightReel Film Festival, African American Music Appreciation Month celebrations, Healthy at the Harbor,…

Artists Flee Trump-Linked Freedom 250 Concert Series as Organizers Scramble to Salvage Lineup

Several artists have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair concert series after learning of its association with President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 initiative, leaving…

Roots Picnic 2026 Celebrates Black Music, Emphasizes ‘There Will Be a Brighter Day’

Over 80,000 people gathered in Philadelphia for the two-day Roots Picnic, celebrating Black music, culture, and influence with performances from chart-topping and legendary artists such…