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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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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.

A vibrant installation by OSGEMEOS, featuring their signature yellow characters integrated into a colorful and surreal architectural environment. The installation immerses viewers in a dreamlike world, merging sculpture with mural work. (Andrew Jacobson/The Washington Informer)
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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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**FILE** Rapper T.I. (pictured) and singer Tameka “Tiny” Harris have emerged victorious in a major lawsuit against toy company MGA Entertainment, securing a $71 million judgment. The couple accused MGA of violating their intellectual property rights by copying their music group OMG Girlz’s image and style for the company’s popular L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)
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