Press Room Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/pressroom/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:19:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Press Room Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/pressroom/ 32 32 121622320 Smithsonian Museum Features Depiction of Nat Turner’s Slave Rebellion https://www.washingtoninformer.com/smithsonian-museum-nat-turner-tapestry/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/smithsonian-museum-nat-turner-tapestry/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215245

The National Museum of African American History and Culture has added a tapestry by artist Christopher Myers, titled "The Grim Work of Death," which depicts Nat Turner's slave rebellion.

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Wacif Gets $3.6M Grant to Launch Sustainable DC Project https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wacif-green-economy-grant/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wacif-green-economy-grant/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215199 **FILE** Courtesy of wacif.org

Wacif has received a $3.6 million grant from the Greater Washington Community Foundation Health Equity Fund to launch the Sustainable DC Project, which aims to help BIPOC and women-owned small businesses in the District grow and build resilience by implementing sustainable practices.

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Anacostia Community Museum Hosts CulturalDC Mobile Art Gallery Starting October 5 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/culturaldc-merriweather-seed-exhibition/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/culturaldc-merriweather-seed-exhibition/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215064 Anacostia Community Museum hosts CulturalDC Mobile Art Gallery starting Oct. 5. Murjoni Merriweather’s (pictured here) latest exhibition S E E D explores growth, Identity, and the power of self-care. (Photo by Yana Mazurkevich)

CulturalDC is presenting S E E D, an immersive exhibition by local artist Murjoni Merriweather, at the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum, which explores themes of growth, identity, and self-care through clay sculptures and interactive elements.

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Zenith Gallery Showcases Kamala Harris and Running Mate Tim Waltz in Art Exhibit https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-exhibit-zenith-gallery/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-exhibit-zenith-gallery/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215009 "The Winning Team" by Cheryl Elmo (Courtesy of Zenith Gallery)

Visual artists will present their works depicting Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Waltz in an exhibit at the Zenith Gallery in Northwest D.C.

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The Power of Mentorship in the DC Black MBA: Fueling Professional and Personal Growth https://www.washingtoninformer.com/mentorship-dc-black-mba-association/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/mentorship-dc-black-mba-association/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214676 Islindy Merius credits her career growth to the mentoring and networking within the chapter (Photo by Brian Hence)

The DC Black MBA Association provides mentorship and networking opportunities for its members, helping them to navigate corporate environments, launch entrepreneurial ventures, and foster personal growth.

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Faith Leaders Unite Against Project 2025, Marching From Liberty Bell to Heritage Foundation https://www.washingtoninformer.com/faith-leaders-protest-conservative-agenda/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/faith-leaders-protest-conservative-agenda/#respond Thu, 12 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214611 Photo courtesy of Coalition of Concerned Clergy

Faith leaders from the Coalition of Concerned Clergy marched to the Heritage Foundation to denounce Project 2025's policies, which they believe undermine decades of social, economic, and civil progress in the United States.

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Pepco and DOES Celebrate 250th Graduate of Utility Training Program https://www.washingtoninformer.com/pepco-district-training-program/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/pepco-district-training-program/#respond Thu, 12 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214614 "Life Beyond the Line," an exhibit on display at the Pepco Edison Place Gallery, features local D.C. artists and highlights the first graduates from DC Infrastructure Academy (DCIA) in larger-than-life portraits captured by Reginald Cunningham. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Pepco and the District's Department of Employment Services celebrated the 250th graduate of their DC Infrastructure Academy Pepco Utility Training Program, which provides District residents with access to training and opportunities for in-demand, well-paying careers in the energy sector.

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Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter Invites the Community to Unite at Walk to End Alzheimer’s https://www.washingtoninformer.com/alzheimers-association-walk-end-alzheimers/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/alzheimers-association-walk-end-alzheimers/#respond Thu, 12 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214625 Team Tree's Champions of Liberty from 2023

Thousands will unite in a sea of purple at Walk to End Alzheimer's in the metro Washington region to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer's Association, with more than 600 Walks taking place across the country.

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Word In Black Announces ‘Debate Night in Black America: A Virtual Conversation’ Event https://www.washingtoninformer.com/debate-night-black-america/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/debate-night-black-america/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214167

Word In Black is hosting a virtual conversation on September 10, 2024, to engage the African American community in the presidential debate, with participating newsroom outlets from across the nation.

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Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company’s Fellowship Program Supports Aspiring BIPOC Arts Administrators https://www.washingtoninformer.com/woolly-mammoth-theatre-company-fellowship/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/woolly-mammoth-theatre-company-fellowship/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214175 **FILE** Courtesy of woollymammoth.net

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has announced the fourth cohort of its two-year paid fellowship program, designed to provide talented candidates from historically excluded communities with the resources and training necessary to build their careers in arts administration or theatre technology.

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