Black History Month Archives - Page 2 of 4 - The Washington Informer

Langston Hughes worked as a busboy at the Wardman Hotel in Northwest D.C. in 1925, an opportunity that led to fame and continued literary success. (Courtesy Photo/Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Carl Van Vechten, 1939)

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D.C. Plays Major Role in Langston Hughes’ Life and Career

by James Wright Jr. February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

Eloise Greenfield was committed to empowering Black children through her literary works. (Courtesy photo)

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Eloise Greenfield Taught Black Kids to Love Themselves, Cherish Their Culture

by Micha Green February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

Zora Neale Hurston (Carl Van Vecthen, 1938)

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Zora Neale Hurston: A Trailblazer in Literature and Anthropology Who Inspires Today

by Bousaina Ibrahim February 14, 2024February 21, 2024

Maya Angelou

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Honoring the Life of Maya Angelou

by Lindiwe Vilakazi February 14, 2024March 7, 2024

From photographers such as Addison Scurlock to literary artists like Zora Neale Hurston (pictured), Black visual and storytellers have creatively crafted narratives that have shifted society’s understanding of Black life and culture. (Courtesy Photo/ Library of Congress, 1937)

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Mimi’s Musings: Black Visual and Literary Artists Curate Culture, Empower Worldwide

by Micha Green February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

**FILE** Sam Gilliam was celebrated as a pioneering African American artist, affectionately called the “dean” of the District’s arts community and received the Distinguished Honor award from Mayor Bowser in 2021. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

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Celebrating Black Visual Artists: Local Artist’s Legacy Continues in D.C. and Beyond

by Andrew S. Jacobson February 14, 2024February 17, 2024

Two prints from Faith Ringgold's "Jazz Series" were exhibited at the David C. Driskell Center in 2023. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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Age Is Just a Number for Two Women Who Continue to Produce Art In Their 90s

by Brenda C. Siler February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

On May 13, 1968, Welfare Rights Organization marchers were photographed by W.H. Spradley. This photo is from the exhibition "We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC," currently at the Martin Luther King Jr. Library. (Courtesy of George Mason University Libraries)

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Impactful Art Exhibitions in Abundance at D.C.-Area Galleries

by Brenda C. Siler February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

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Addison Scurlock’s Legacy of Capturing Local Life, Black Culture Continues

by Kayla Benjamin and Micha Green February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

Known affectionately as “The Godfather of Go-Go,” Chuck Brown said his time at Lorton, Virginia’s former prison complex formed him into the beloved musician he became. He performed and created music until his passing in 2012. (Courtesy of WindMeUpChuck.com)

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Chuck Brown’s Story of Resilience and How Lorton, the DMV Formed His Artistry

by Micha Green and Bousaina Ibrahim February 7, 2024February 21, 2024