Brenda C. Siler, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/author/brenda-c-siler/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:34:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Brenda C. Siler, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/author/brenda-c-siler/ 32 32 121622320 The Headhunters Take Crowds on Exciting Musical Journey in 50th Celebration Tour of Critically Acclaimed Album https://www.washingtoninformer.com/herbie-hancock-headhunters-reunion-tour/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/herbie-hancock-headhunters-reunion-tour/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214909 The current members of The Headhunters are (from left) Big Chief Donald Harrison on alto sax, founding percussionist Bill Summers, drummer Mike Clark, Chris Severin on six-string bass, and Kyle Roussel on keyboards. The group recently performed at Hamilton Live in D.C. (Courtesy of Rick Swig)

Herbie Hancock and The Headhunters reunited for a tour of the iconic 1973 album "Head Hunters," which has been added to the National Recording Registry and has been sampled numerous times.

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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference Dives Into Secrets About Artificial Intelligence https://www.washingtoninformer.com/civil-rights-ai-impact-black-lives/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/civil-rights-ai-impact-black-lives/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214995 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)

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.

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Celebrating the Many Sounds of D.C.-Area Music https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dc-originality-musical-journey/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dc-originality-musical-journey/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214897 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)

The Kennedy Center showcased the diverse music of Washington, D.C. with performances by the National Symphony Orchestra, Anthony Anderson, Tonya M. Matthews, Imani-Grace Cooper, Kenny Lattimore, The String Queens, Christylez Bacon, Ginuwine, and the Go-Go All-Stars.

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‘Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival’ Returns to D.C. https://www.washingtoninformer.com/because-theyre-funny-comedy-festival/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/because-theyre-funny-comedy-festival/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214484 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)

The "Second Annual Because They're Funny Comedy Festival" is returning to D.C. from September 27-29, featuring headliners Leslie Jones and Deon Cole, a "Breakout Comedian of the Year Competition," and a charity fundraiser.

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New York City and Australia Meet Up to Open 20th Anniversary DC JazzFest https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dc-jazzfest-australian-embassy/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dc-jazzfest-australian-embassy/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214496 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)

Lakecia Benjamin and James Morrison performed a hard-driving jam session at the Australian Embassy in Northwest, D.C., showcasing their admiration for each other's music style and their commitment to jazz.

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Restaurant Dōgon by Chef Kwame Onwuachi Takes Salamander Washington to Next-Level Luxury Status https://www.washingtoninformer.com/salamander-washington-dc-opening/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/salamander-washington-dc-opening/#comments Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214501 Kwame Onwuachi is the creative talent and chef for Dōgon, a new restaurant at Salamander D.C. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Sheila Johnson and Kwame Onwuachi celebrated the opening of Dōgon, a new Afro-Caribbean restaurant at Salamander Washington DC, which features a diverse menu inspired by Onwuachi's background and is supported by Mayor Muriel Bowser, NBA players, and other chefs.

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An Evening with Vocalist Heather Headley Left Her Audience Wanting More https://www.washingtoninformer.com/heather-headley-nso-kennedy-center/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/heather-headley-nso-kennedy-center/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214492 Singer Heather Headley performs with the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Steven Reinke. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

Heather Headley performed with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, singing show-stopping favorites from her stage career, accompanied by the Heritage Signature Chorale, and featuring special guest Javier Colon.

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Healthy Eating That Embraces Our Culture https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-food-health-conference/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-food-health-conference/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213508 **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)

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is hosting a session on Black food traditions and health, featuring panelists Dr. Kera Nyemb-Diop and Chris Bradshaw, to showcase the importance of proper nutrition and food choices in combating chronic illnesses and further challenges.

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International Competition Winners New Jazz Underground Perform at 20th Anniversary DC JazzFest https://www.washingtoninformer.com/new-jazz-underground-20th-anniversary-dc-jazzfest/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/new-jazz-underground-20th-anniversary-dc-jazzfest/#respond Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:32:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213257 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)

New Jazz Underground, the 20th Anniversary DC JazzFest's winning band, will be performing on Sunday, Sept. 1, and a special tribute to Donald Byrd and Kevin Toney has been added to the schedule.

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Ol’ Dirty Bastard Documentary Makes You Shake Your Head https://www.washingtoninformer.com/odb-tale-two-dirtys/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/odb-tale-two-dirtys/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212882 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)

A&E's documentary "Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys" explores the life of the hip-hop legend and founding member of Wu-Tang Clan, and his rise to fame, decline, and eventual death.

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