Jada Ingleton, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/author/jadaingleton/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:08:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Jada Ingleton, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/author/jadaingleton/ 32 32 121622320 D.C. Celebrates Local Talent, Artistry with Annual Art All Night Festival https://www.washingtoninformer.com/art-all-night-district-reform/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/art-all-night-district-reform/#comments Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:20:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215322 **FILE** The UDC JAZZAlive trio led by saxophonist Tracey Cutler performs at Flavor Garden Restaurant during Art All Night 2023. This year’s Art All Night will happen throughout the city on Sept. 27 and 28. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Latisha Atkins, executive director of Pennsylvania Avenue East Main Street, celebrates D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's annual Art All Night as a reflection of the District's diverse and captivating talent, and emphasizes the importance of arts education and creative spaces for the future of D.C. culture.

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Annual H Street Festival Expands Entrepreneurship, Amplifies D.C. Culture https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-betty-bbq-h-street-festival/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-betty-bbq-h-street-festival/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:30:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215287 Hosted on Sept. 21, the annual H Street Festival is a celebration of local businesses and community, attracting about 150,000 participants annually with a mission to showcase the arts, diversity and culture of H Street. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Black Betty's BBQ made a successful appearance at the H Street Festival, selling over 700 pounds of meat and showcasing their unique menu to a crowd of 150,000 participants, highlighting the potential of H Street as a platform for entrepreneurs to launch their businesses.

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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 26-29 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dmv-events-artistic-exhibitions/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dmv-events-artistic-exhibitions/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215295 The Marley Brothers – Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian – will stop at Jiffy Lube Live in Virginia on Friday, Sept. 27 as part of “The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour,” their first outing together in two decades. Produced by Live Nation, the 22-date tour honors their father’s worldwide impact by performing both individual hits and classic Bob Marley songs. (Courtesy of the Marley Brothers via Instagram)

This weekend in the DMV, there are a variety of events to attend, including the AFI Latin American Film Festival, DC Theatre Week, The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour, Season Opening Gala Concert, Circus Vazquez, Dale Elliott Jr: No Hard Feelings, and more.

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Duke Ellington School of the Arts Celebrates 50th Anniversary With a Collaborative Exhibit https://www.washingtoninformer.com/duke-ellington-school-of-the-arts-celebrates-50th-anniversary-with-a-collaborative-exhibit/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/duke-ellington-school-of-the-arts-celebrates-50th-anniversary-with-a-collaborative-exhibit/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214905 Second-year teacher Blake Pierre’s 2024 painting “Kristos” was one of the many featured artworks at the “Ellington Works: 50 Years and the Next” exhibition. Inspired by Christ-like figures and mythology related to Christ, the portrait interprets the psychological process of enlightenment in human beings. (Jada Ingleton/The Washington Informer)

Duke Ellington School of the Arts celebrated its 50th anniversary with an exhibition featuring works by current and former students and teachers, highlighting the legacy of the institution and its commitment to providing transformative education and access to the arts.

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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 19-22 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dmv-events-september-20/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dmv-events-september-20/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214892 **FILE** Audi Field will host the fourth annual “Truth and Service Classic” college football game between home team Hampton University and visitor Howard University, on Sept. 21. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

The DMV is hosting a variety of events this weekend, including immersive installations, nostalgic musicals, historic celebrations of culture and legacy, and a football game between historically Black colleges.

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Equity Experts, Environmentals Shed Light on Broader Impacts of Digital Inequity https://www.washingtoninformer.com/digital-inequality-environmentalism-inequities/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/digital-inequality-environmentalism-inequities/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:59:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214791 Young, Gifted and Green is an environmental nonprofit based in D.C. that prioritizes political change through policy advocacy, training and mentorship. The organization has notoriously utilized digital platforms to amplify its mission and drive change, including being at the forefront of the D.C. Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention Amendment Act of 2017. (Courtesy of Young, Gifted and Green)

The Digital Equity Research Center and organizations like Young, Gifted and Green are working to bridge the digital divide and address systemic discrimination in digital inequality and environmentalism, emphasizing the need for community-based solutions and the importance of digital literacy.

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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 12-15 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dmv-events-september-2023/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dmv-events-september-2023/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214488 From mighty crickets bouncing off trampolines, to a hypnotic spider contorting inside her web, Cirque Du Soleil’s OVO exudes extraordinary showmanship to tickle the imagination. Funny and chaotic, yet adorable and wonderful, OVO charms the inner child with its sweet exuberance. (Courtesy photo)

This weekend in the DMV, there are a variety of events including Cirque du Soleil's OVO, Toby's Dinner Theatre's production of The Addams Family, the People's Budget Forum, MidnightRose: A Reading Series of Poetry & Prose, Kevin Hart's "Acting My Age" tour, and Common & Pete Rock's "The Auditorium, Vol. 1" tour.

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National Attacks on DEI Could Shift Demographics of the College-to-Corporation Pipeline https://www.washingtoninformer.com/national-attacks-on-dei-could-shift-demographics-of-the-college-to-corporation-pipeline/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/national-attacks-on-dei-could-shift-demographics-of-the-college-to-corporation-pipeline/#respond Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:12:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214065 **FILE** While diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices are under scrutiny, some DEI experts note the future of diverse talent in the college to corporation pipeline could see adverse effects, while others, despite challenges, offer hope for the future. (WI photo)

DEI initiatives have seen a resurgence since George Floyd's murder, but recent litigation and the Supreme Court ruling to overturn affirmative action have raised concerns about the future of diverse applicants, prompting companies and institutions to consider the importance of diversity in the workplace.

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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 5-8 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dmv-events-weekend-washington/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dmv-events-weekend-washington/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213815 The free annual Takoma Park Folk Festival is presented each September with a mission to celebrate the arts and the Takoma Park-Silver Spring community. Held this year on Sunday, Sept. 8, the festival promises a great lineup of musicians, international food, community nonprofit tables, and family-friendly games and activities. (Courtesy of Takoma Park Folk Festival)

The DMV is hosting a variety of events this weekend, including The Healing Project exhibit, Washington Informer Calendar, Go The Way Your Blood Beats: Young Artists Honor James Baldwin, NextNOW Fest, and PERSIAPALOOZA.

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Strathmore Honors Life and Legacy Of James Baldwin With Two-Month Centennial Celebration https://www.washingtoninformer.com/james-baldwin-centennial-series/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/james-baldwin-centennial-series/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213818 Strathmore has launched a two-month educational and creative series, featuring theatric homages and literary discussions, to honor the life and legacy of James Baldwin in honor of his 100th birthday. The project kicked off on Aug. 2 with a documentary screening of James Baldwin’s "The Price of the Ticket," followed by a discussion with Katea Stitt of WPFW (89.3 FM) and director Karen Thorsen. (Courtesy photo)

Strathmore is celebrating James Baldwin's 100th birthday with a two-month educational and creative series featuring theatric homages, literary discussions, and a performance by Grammy-winning artist Meshell Ndegeocello.

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