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.

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The Hirshhorn Museum has opened its doors to the U.S. debut of OSGEMEOS' largest exhibition to date, "Endless Story", which features nearly 1,000 artworks that span four decades of creativity, fusing visual art, music, and the culture of their native São Paulo.

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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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Cat Glover, a legendary dancer and collaborator with Prince, has died at 60, having contributed her energy and talent to unforgettable albums like "Sign o' the Times" and "Lovesexy".

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This weekend in the DMV, there are a variety of events to attend, including the AFI Latin American Film Festival, DC Theatre Week, The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour, Season Opening Gala Concert, Circus Vazquez, Dale Elliott Jr: No Hard Feelings, and more.

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T.I. and Tameka "Tiny" Harris have won a $71 million judgment against toy company MGA Entertainment, who they accused of copying the image and style of their music group OMG Girlz for their L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls.

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Le Diner En Blanc-Washington was held at RFK Stadium Campus on September 21, featuring food, wine, fashion, and fellowship, as well as live music, performances, and live painting, celebrating the District's beauty, boldness, and culture.

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Janet Jackson has faced backlash for repeating false claims about Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity, sparking outrage on social media and prompting criticism from public figures.

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