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Furard Tate, executive director of entrepreneurship at the Greater Washington Urban League, awards Joseph McPherson, Reese Dixon, Leah Todd and Michelle Phipps with chef's tunics at the By Our Hands award ceremony on Sept. 21. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Culinary Talent Receives $10,000 for Business: ‘They Helped Me Keep the Faith’

by Eden Harris September 23, 2024September 24, 2024

**FILE** Michael Jackson (Constru-centro, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Jackson’s Thriving Estate Targeted in $213 Million ‘Shakedown’ Effort

by Stacy M. Brown September 20, 2024September 21, 2024

**FILE** MC Lyte, the mogul, voice-over artist, and hip-hop legend, is dropping her latest single, "Woman," a powerful ode to womanhood. (WI photo)

MC Lyte Returns With Highly Anticipated Album ‘1 of 1’

by Stacy M. Brown September 20, 2024September 20, 2024

Africa-America Institute (AAI) will host its 40th Annual Awards Gala, a premier event celebrating the achievements of Africans and the global African diaspora and often features philanthropists and celebrities, such as actor Jeffrey Wright (pictured). (Courtesy photo)

Bridging Cultures & Igniting Futures: An Evening Honoring African and Diasporan Visionaries in Arts and Culture

by Austin R. Cooper Jr. September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder Calls for ‘Joy Over Anger’ on New Tour Ahead of Election

by Stacy M. Brown September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

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 Celebrates 50th Anniversary With a Collaborative Exhibit

by Jada Ingleton September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

The current members of The Headhunters are (from left) Big Chief Donald Harrison on alto sax, founding percussionist Bill Summers, drummer Mike Clark, Chris Severin on six-string bass, and Kyle Roussel on keyboards. The group recently performed at Hamilton Live in D.C. (Courtesy of Rick Swig)

The Headhunters Take Crowds on Exciting Musical Journey in 50th Celebration Tour of Critically Acclaimed Album

by Brenda C. Siler September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

**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)

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 19-22

by Jada Ingleton September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

Kenny Lattimore was one of the D.C. artists performing during “DC Originality,” a concert celebrating the range of music produced by D.C. artists. (Courtesy of Julian Thomas)

Celebrating the Many Sounds of D.C.-Area Music

by Brenda C. Siler September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

**FILE** Sean “Diddy” Combs (WI photo)

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Indicted on Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Charges

by Stacy M. Brown September 17, 2024September 17, 2024