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Art as a call to action: William Gropper’s bold critique resonates post-election

Teniola Ayoola Dec 12, 2024
Did William Gropper leap into the future, or have we been pulled back into the past? Are we truly progressing as a society, or merely cycling through the same struggles in new forms? Seeing William Gropper: Artist of the People, a recently…
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From murals to martial arts: New Smithsonian exhibit reflects on Chinatown’s history and Asian…

Teniola Ayoola Nov 12, 2024
At most art museums, visitors typically view and admire the final product, with few opportunities to witness the creative process or the heavy lifting that occurs behind the scenes. However, Sightlines: Chinatown and Beyond, the…
Arts and Culture

For Mosaic’s ‘Lady Day,’ Roz White transforms into Billie Holiday in a captivating performance

Teniola Ayoola Sep 20, 2024
She riffed about parole officers, sang to white audiences about racial injustice, and used cuss words as adjectives — that’s Billie Holiday, compellingly reincarnated with fresh depth and dynamism in Mosaic Theater Company’s production of…

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District Links: Council sets hearing on nominees to vacancy-laden zoning board; NCPC seeks more info on plans to paint…

May 8, 2026 0
The DC Council has scheduled a public hearing later this month on the mayor's three recent nominations to fill vacancies on the Board of Zoning Adjustment — which hasn't been able to meet since March…

jonetta rose barras: Who among DC’s mayoral candidates can help the city fulfill its potential? (Part 2)

May 8, 2026 61
At a recent mayoral forum, moderator Dwayne Lawson-Brown asked the candidates to use three words to describe their political style. “Principled. Resilient. Effective,” said Ward 4 DC Councilmember…

Clinique Chapman: The next mayor can get public safety right. Here’s how.

May 8, 2026 43
Last month, DC Justice Lab convened nearly 30 organizations to stand together on the steps of the Wilson Building and release the 2026 DC Public Safety Policy Agenda, a set of recommendations…

District Links: DC tourism sees slight rise despite fewer international visitors; McDuffie draws endorsement from…

May 7, 2026 21
DC officials yesterday announced a slight uptick in domestic visitors in 2025 but a modest decline in international visitors, who tend to stay longer and spend more while in town.
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