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At Hillwood Estate, Museum and Garden in Northwest D.C., intern Taylor Banks gives a short presentation. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
Posted inLifestyle

D.C. High School Students Learn About Careers in the Arts Through Bloomberg Arts Internships

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

Taylor Banks, a rising senior at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, is participating in the Bloomberg Arts Internship program at Sitar Arts Center, where she is learning essential workplace skills and working on mural art projects.

DC Collective, a jazz band of alumni from the Duke Ellington School for the Arts, will perform “Ellington at 125: The DC Collective in Concert” on April 28 at Arena Stage. (Top Row, L-R) Bassist/band leader Corcoran Holt, pianist Janelle Gill, and drummer Kweku Sumbry. (Bottom Row, L-R) Trumpeter Al Strong, percussionist Jabari Exum, and tenor saxophonist Brian Settles. (Courtesy of DC Jazz Collective)
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Jazz Musician Corcoran Holt Leads Tribute to Music Educator Davey Yarborough

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler April 24, 2024April 24, 2024
As a theater-maker, co-founder of Duke Ellington School of the Arts and longtime professor at Howard University, Mike Malone was a trailblazer to D.C.’s Black arts scene. (Courtesy photo)
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Reflections on Mike Malone: An Innovator with a Mission to Educate, Empower Black Youth Through the Arts

Micha Green photo by Micha Green February 21, 2024February 21, 2024
D.C. native Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington, was an internationally renowned composer, pianist, songwriter, actor, conductor, and jazz orchestra leader. (Courtesy Photo/ Smithsonian Institution, National Portrait Gallery, Irving Penn, 1971 and printed 1984)
Posted inBlack History Month

D.C. Homeboy Edward Kennedy ‘Duke’ Ellington

Austin Cooper photo by Austin R. Cooper Jr. February 7, 2024February 7, 2024
Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DESA) Principal Sandi Logan and The Ellington Fund, which is DESA’s charitable arm, hosted "The Ellington Experience," a showcase of performances from students representing all eight of DESA's art departments. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
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Community Weighs In on Importance of a Duke Ellington Education

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins March 8, 2023March 9, 2023
While they are getting closer to reaching common ground, negotiations between the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Project and DCPS continue regarding funding for the arts and teachers at Duke Ellington School of the Arts. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
Posted inEducation

Duke Ellington-DCPS Negotiation Process Continues

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins January 11, 2023January 11, 2023
Members of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DESA) community, including senior vocal student Jonathan Hobbs (pictured), fear that a District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) takeover would eradicate DESA’s dual-curriculum arts programming. (Photo by Robert Roberts)
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EXCLUSIVE: Duke Ellington School of the Arts Pushes Back Against DCPS’ Attempt to Take Control

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins December 14, 2022January 24, 2023
**FILE** Comedian Dave Chappelle during a visit to the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in 2017 (WI photo)
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Dave Chappelle Declines Offer to Rename Building at Duke Ellington HS in His Honor

by WI Web Staff June 21, 2022June 21, 2022
**FILE** Comedian Dave Chappelle during a visit to the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in 2017 (WI photo)
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Duke Ellington School of the Arts Expresses Support for Dave Chappelle

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins December 1, 2021
Cherie Wilson is the Director of Federal Affairs for General Motors. Her responsibilities at GM include developing and executing legislative and political engagement in vehicle finance, corporate sustainability and diversity. (Courtesy of NNPA Newswire)
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GM Rep Talks Diversity During Fireside Chat at Black Press Week

by WI Guest Author March 23, 2019October 31, 2020

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