The "New Standards: Shifting The Narrative" exhibition at Arena Stage in Southwest D.C. features mixed-media works from Terri Lyne Carrington, Cécile McClorin Salvant, Carmen Lundy, Jazzmeia Horn, and other artists exploring the intersection of jazz, gender, race, and innovation.

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Students from the Freedom Hill Youth Media Camp in North Carolina and the DC Black Film Festival in Washington, D.C., have screened their films at various outlets, with some focusing on Black history and others showcasing the experiences of African American women and men.

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DC Theatre Week, from Sept. 26 to Oct. 13, will feature over 30 stage productions, including original productions, pre-Broadway plays, and Tony Award-winning stagings, with special tickets available.

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Herbie Hancock and The Headhunters reunited for a tour of the iconic 1973 album "Head Hunters," which has been added to the National Recording Registry and has been sampled numerous times.

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The 2024 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference discussed the impact of AI on African Americans, with panelists emphasizing the importance of access to technology, the need for responsible AI development, and the importance of the human factor in the operation.

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The Kennedy Center showcased the diverse music of Washington, D.C. with performances by the National Symphony Orchestra, Anthony Anderson, Tonya M. Matthews, Imani-Grace Cooper, Kenny Lattimore, The String Queens, Christylez Bacon, Ginuwine, and the Go-Go All-Stars.

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Sheila Johnson and Kwame Onwuachi celebrated the opening of Dōgon, a new Afro-Caribbean restaurant at Salamander Washington DC, which features a diverse menu inspired by Onwuachi's background and is supported by Mayor Muriel Bowser, NBA players, and other chefs.

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The "Second Annual Because They're Funny Comedy Festival" is returning to D.C. from September 27-29, featuring headliners Leslie Jones and Deon Cole, a "Breakout Comedian of the Year Competition," and a charity fundraiser.

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Lakecia Benjamin and James Morrison performed a hard-driving jam session at the Australian Embassy in Northwest, D.C., showcasing their admiration for each other's music style and their commitment to jazz.

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Heather Headley performed with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, singing show-stopping favorites from her stage career, accompanied by the Heritage Signature Chorale, and featuring special guest Javier Colon.

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