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The “Beyond the Algorithm: AI and Black Lives” panel during the 2024 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference featured: moderator Afua Bruce, founder and principal of ANB Advisory Group; Nicole Jefferson, vice president of U.S. Government Affairs at Dell Technologies; Chanelle Hardy, head of Civil Rights at Google; New York Democratic Congresswoman Yvette Clarke; Safiya Noble, Ph.D., professor and author; and the Brookings Institution’s Nicol Turner-Lee. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference Dives Into Secrets About Artificial Intelligence

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

The 2024 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference discussed the impact of AI on African Americans, with panelists emphasizing the importance of access to technology, the need for responsible AI development, and the importance of the human factor in the operation.

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

Veteran comedian George Wallace Will Receive the 2024 Trailblazer Award during the “Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival” in D.C., running from Sept. 27-29. (Courtesy of Greg Fritz Blakey/Fritz Photographics)

‘Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival’ Returns to D.C.

by Brenda C. Siler September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

The 20th Anniversary DC JazzFest opens with a performance at the Embassy of Australia with Lakecia Benjamin, Phoenix, and James Morrison. (L-R) Benjamin is on alto saxophone, James Morrison is on fluegelhorn, and Elias Bailey is on bass. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

New York City and Australia Meet Up to Open 20th Anniversary DC JazzFest

by Brenda C. Siler September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Kwame Onwuachi is the creative talent and chef for Dōgon, a new restaurant at Salamander D.C. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Restaurant Dōgon by Chef Kwame Onwuachi Takes Salamander Washington to Next-Level Luxury Status

by Brenda C. Siler September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

**FILE** This year at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference, "High on the Hog: Exploring Black Food Traditions to Improve Black Health" will take attendees on a different approach to cooking and making food choices without compromising what we have grown to love. (WI photo)

CBCF Legislative Conference 2024

Healthy Eating That Embraces Our Culture

by Brenda C. Siler September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

New Jazz Underground, winners of the 2023 DCJazzPrixe, are slated to perform in this year's 20th Anniversary DC JazzFest. Band members are saxophonist Abdias Armenteros, drummer TJ Reddick, and bassist Sebastian Rios. (Courtesy of DC Jazz Festival)

International Competition Winners New Jazz Underground Perform at 20th Anniversary DC JazzFest

by Brenda C. Siler August 26, 2024August 26, 2024

Ol' Dirty Bastard, also known as ODB, is the subject of a new documentary premiering on A&E Network on Aug. 25. (Courtesy of Al-Pereira)

Ol’ Dirty Bastard Documentary Makes You Shake Your Head

by Brenda C. Siler August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

Jamaal Fields-Green as "MJ" and the cast of “MJ the Musical,” at the National Theatre until Sept. 8 (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy)

‘MJ’ Brings Excitement and Music from Michael Jackson to Our Hearts

by Brenda C. Siler August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

At Hillwood Estate, Museum and Garden in Northwest D.C., intern Taylor Banks gives a short presentation. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

D.C. High School Students Learn About Careers in the Arts Through Bloomberg Arts Internships

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