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Keith Killgo, one of the original members of The Blackbyrds, Phyllis Saunders Toney, wife of original group member Kevin Toney, and the couple’s daughter Dominique Toney, who will perform as a vocalist with the group (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

The Blackbyrds Enter a New Era With a Nod to Their Beginnings

by Brenda C. Siler October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

The Washington Wizards will face off against the Toronto Raptors in a preseason game on Oct. 11. (Courtesy photo)

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Oct. 10-13

by Rachelle Smith October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

Alex Brown, area director of operations for Thompson Restaurants, D.C. Councilmember At-Large Kenyan R. McDuffie, Aisha Bond, president and CEO of the Black Chamber of Commerce, and Warren Thompson, president and CEO of Thompson Hospitality at Hen Quarter Prime. The restaurant is going pink for a month-long observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A portion of Hen Quarter’s sales goes to the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Restaurant Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

by Brenda C. Siler October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Meshell Ndegeocello in a live performance of her new album, "No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin," at The Music Center at Strathmore on Saturday, Oct. 5 (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Meshell Ndegeocello Debuts Prophetic Musical Odyssey: ‘No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin’

by Jada Ingleton October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Sterling Ruby’s “Flag” consisting of bleached and dyed canvas and elastic. (Courtesy of Rubell Museum DC)

Rubell DC Unveils ‘American Vignettes: Symbols, Society, and Satire’ in Museum-Wide Reinstallation

by Andrew S. Jacobson October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

Keyboardist and composer Matthew Whitaker performed with his trio at Blues Alley in Georgetown. He has been on tour for his recent album “On Their Shoulders: An Organ Tribute.” (Courtesy of Hollis King)

Historic Blues Alley Hosts Master Keyboardist and Composer Matthew Whitaker

by Brenda C. Siler October 2, 2024October 8, 2024

Locals dance to music played outside at the Pennsylvania Avenue East Main Street Art All Night event on Friday, Sept. 27. (Demarco Rush/The Washington Informer)

Fourth Annual ‘Art All Night’ Festival Promotes DMV Artists, Creatives

by Demarco Rush October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

Crank Caviar performs during the Mayor’s Arts Awards on Sept. 30. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Celebrates Artistic Excellence at Mayor’s Arts Awards

by Demarco Rush October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

At TasteDiIslands events, guests can enjoy Caribbean food, music and culture. (Courtesy photo)

Things to Do DMV

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Oct. 3-6

by Rachelle Smith October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

**FILE** John Amos (U.S. National Archives via Wikimedia Commons)

John Amos, Beloved ‘Good Times’ Star and Emmy-Nominated Actor, Dies at 84

by Stacy M. Brown October 1, 2024October 1, 2024