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The documentary "Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back" was presented at the March on Washington Film Festival in 2022. Hines, a dancer, choreographer, actor, producer, and Broadway talent, died on Dec. 29 at 80. (Courtesy of March on Washington Film Festival)

In Memoriam: Multi-Talented Entertainer Maurice Hines Dead at 80

by Brenda C. Siler January 2, 2024January 2, 2024

Tina Turner

In Remembrance 2023

by WI Web Staff December 27, 2023December 27, 2023

The Rev. Wallace Charles Smith delivers the eulogy during Maudine Cooper’s funeral at Shiloh Baptist Church on Dec. 15. (Hamil R. Harris/The Washington Informer)

Maudine Cooper Remembered as One of D.C.’s ‘Brightest Lights’

by Hamil R. Harris December 18, 2023December 18, 2023

**FILE** Andre Braugher (Courtesy of the Peabody Awards via Wikimedia Commons)

Emmy-Winning Actor Andre Braugher Dies at 61

by Stacy M. Brown December 13, 2023December 13, 2023

Bishop Carlton Pearson (Courtesy photo)

Bishop Carlton Pearson, Minister of the Gospel of Inclusion, Dead at 70

by Jacqueline Fuller December 6, 2023December 6, 2023

Greenbelt Councilman Ric Gordon died at the age of 41 on Nov. 26, garnering an outpouring of support and condolences from across the state. (Courtesy of Greenbelt City Council)

Greenbelt Councilman Ric Gordon Dead At 41

by Richard D. Elliott December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

The late Baba Oduno A. Tarik, a prominent Garveyite, master teacher and horticulturist (Courtesy photo)

In Memoriam: Baba Oduno A. Tarik

by Sam P.K. Collins November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

**FILE** Rosalynn Carter chairs mental health hearings in 1978. (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration via Wikimedia Commons)

Reactions Pour in Following the Death of Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady and Global Humanitarian

by Stacy M. Brown November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

At-Large Council member Robert White presents a resolution in honor of Sandra Butler-Truesdale’s service to the District, to her daughter and grandson Tonya Butler-Truesdale and Logan Butler Henderson. Hundreds gathered in the Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater for the celebration of life for D.C. musical historian the Rev. Sandra Butler-Truesdale on Nov. 15. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Hundreds Gather at Kennedy Center to Celebrate the Rev. Sandra Butler-Truesdale

by Hamil R. Harris November 16, 2023November 17, 2023

Maudine Cooper, who served as president and CEO of the Greater Washington Urban League for 23 years, has died. (Courtesy of History Makers)

Remembering Local Civil Rights Leader Maudine Cooper

by Hamil R. Harris November 15, 2023November 15, 2023