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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)
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‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ at Arena Stage Highlights Immigrant Trials and Triumphs in Hilarious, Engaging Tale

Micha Green photo by Micha Green September 26, 2024September 26, 2024

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.

One of the first seen upon entering “New Standards: Shifting The Narrative” is a quilt titled “Mary Lou Meets Geri Allen” by the artist Ramsess. The quilt honors Mary Lou Williams and Allen, both pianists and composers. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)
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Terri Lyne Carrington Exhibition Elevates the View of Female Music Artists

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler September 25, 2024September 25, 2024
The seventh annual DC Theatre Week is Sept. 26 to Oct. 13. (Courtesy of DC Theatre Week)
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‘Hit the Lights’ for Annual DC Theatre Week

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler September 25, 2024September 25, 2024
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Tickets Available for Arena Stage’s Production of ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’

by WI Web Staff July 29, 2024July 29, 2024
Step Afrika!’s “The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence” (Courtesy of William Perrigen)
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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, July 11-14

Avatar photo by Jada Ingleton July 10, 2024July 11, 2024
Biko’s Manna recently performed their first American live concert for the DC Jazz Festival at Arena Stage. The core sibling musicians and singers include (from left) Manna Hero, Tau Lion, and Biko Star. Parents Mom Ayanda Pyramid and Dad Sebone Rangata played various instruments with their children. (Courtesy of DCJazzFestival)
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South African Social Media Sensation Biko’s Manna Perform First Live Concert in D.C.

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler April 10, 2024April 11, 2024
"Tempestuous Elements," at Arena Stage until March 17, features Gina Daniels as Anna Julia Cooper, principal at the M Street High School in Washington, D.C., in the early 1900s. She advocated for Black students to receive the same classical education as white students. (Courtesy of Tony Powell)
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Equal Access to Education at the Core of Arena Stage Production of ‘Tempestuous Elements’

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler February 26, 2024February 26, 2024
Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif stands in the Kogod Cradle at the landmark institution. (Matthew Bailey/The Washington Informer)
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Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif Shares Her Vision for Arena Stage

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler November 8, 2023November 8, 2023
Naomi Jacobson (left) as Margaret, the chief of staff, and Natalya Lynette Rathnam as Jean, the press secretary, from the cast of “POTUS” at Arena Stage until Nov. 12 (Courtesy of Kian McKellar)
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Powerful Women Take Center Stage in ‘POTUS’ at Arena Stage

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler November 3, 2023November 3, 2023
Nick Westrate (Prior Walter) and Justin Weaks (Belize) star in "Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches" at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater running March 24 through April 23. (Courtesy of Arena Stage/Margot Schulman)
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‘Angels in America’ Tackles Tough Topics in Fantastical Show

Micha Green photo by Micha Green April 17, 2023April 17, 2023

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