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Washington, D.C., based soul garage band Black Alley performed its debut street album “Soul. Swagger. Rock. Sneakers” at a sold-out concert at the Rock and Roll Hotel on Mar. 18. Special guests Raheem DeVaughn and Beat Ya Feet Kings attended the show.
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On March 5th, 2012, at the The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Md, Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records artist Tyga, Lil Twist, and Def Jam Records rtist YG performed music from their various recording projects.
On March 3rd, 2012, at the Duke Ellington school for the performing Arts in Washington DC, legendary multi-Grammy winning artist Smokey Robinson 72, reached out to the latest crop of Duke Ellington students. Smokey was also there to promote the benefit concert at the Kennedy center for Duke Ellington, both Robinson and the Kennedy center are donating for this worthwhile cause. The former his talents the latter the venue for the concert. “I think it’s a shame that many of our schools have had to cut our arts programs and especially the inner-city schools,” said Robinson. A news conference and appearance before a student assembly are part of the Ellington school’s 5-year-old Performance Series of Legends program. Previous legends program artists who have given benefit concerts for the school are comedian David Chapelle, a Duke Ellington school alumni; mezzo soprano Denyce Graves; singer/musician Stevie Wonder and soul/funk band “Earth, Wind and Fire.” After the press conference, Mr. Robinson had a Q/A session with the students, and afterwards surprised him with a framed artwork that students created in his honor, as well as a number of performances showcasing their talents as well as their appreciation for the legendary singer.
On February 29th, 2012, at the Warner Theatre in Washington DC, the talented multi-Grammy winning artist Lauryn Hill performed music from her classic album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” along with other hits including “turn your lights down low,” “Killing Me Softly,” and “FuGee La.”
On February 23, 2012, Hip-Hop mogul Rick Ross took to the center stage as the headline act at DAR Constitution Hall to promote his upcoming album “God Forgives, I don’t”.Presented by SFI Live LLC, the concert also featured Island Def Jam label-mate and R&B singer, Jeremih and local sensation Fat Trell.
On Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 6-8pm, Rahiel Tesfamariam of Urban Cusp and Panama Jackson of Very Smart Brothas will moderate a Black History Month dialogue, entitled “Black Identity and Culture in Mass Media”. The discussion was be led by a panel of dynamic artists, bloggers, journalists, and filmmakers on representations of Black American identity and culture in the media and entertainment industries. The discussion inspired guests to have greater individual and collective impact on the shaping of Black American “popular culture.”
On February 16th, 2012 at the Cramton Auditorium of Howard University Grammy award winning hip-hop artist, actor, author and activist Common is hosted this year’s AT&T 28 Days speaker series in Washington D.C. The program features seven of today’s influential and respected leaders offering their unique perspectives on how consumers can use their collective voices, creative visions, and actions to shape their own future. The Speaker for D.C. Show was Mario Armstrong, a digital lifestyle expert, radio and award-winningTV tech-show host, commentator, small biz tech advocate and youth tech motivator. Armstrong challenged the audience to adopt a new mindset, dream bigger than the corporate ladder and being comfortable being uncomfortable. The night ended with a performance from Hip Hop Artist Common.
On Saturday, November 5th at the Washington Convention Center – For Sisters Only presented by Chrysler and co sponsored by , starred Wale, Bell Biv DeVoe, Estelle, Roscoe Dash, Tank, Johnny Gill and Eric Benet and more – and featured product demonstrations and seminars from local and national businesses!
On February 4th, 2012, Deltas from all over the country flocked to Washington D.C. for the Delta Days conference. Created in 1989 by the National Social Action Commission, this legislative conference is meant to increase members’ involvement in the national public policy-making process. The annual conference includes legislative briefings, issue forums, and advocacy skills development. Featured speakers include key policy makers, members of the United States Congress, Congressional staff members, and national issues experts. The keynote speaker for the 8th Annual Collegiate Forum will be Rahiel Tesfamariam, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of UrbanCusp Magazine.
On September 13, 2011, at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, sports celebrities and legends came out to celebrate the 5th annual SneakerBall Greater Washington Sports Alliance Sneaker Ball. Sneaker Ball is the only black tie and sneakers gala that annually celebrates the best of sports in the Greater Washington D.C. region. The event is organized to recognize the Greater Washington Sports Collaborative, the non profit foundation of the Sports Alliance that uses the philanthropic generosity of individual and corporate donors to make strategic investments in emerging non profits that use sports to enhance a child’s life. The gala includes a cocktail reception, silent auction, catered dinner and awards program.
On Wednesday, October 26, 2011, Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz headlined a rally in Silver Spring to campaign for some of the state’s Democratic officials who are up for election in 2012. Wasserman Schultz, who took over the national party this year, will attend the rally alongside Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin, Rep. Chris Van Hollen and Baltimore Rep. Elijah Cummings. The rally, which will also include Gov. Martin O’Malley, comes as competitive races are developing elsewhere in the state, particularly in the 6th District, held by Republican Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett, and the 4th District, held by Democratic Rep. Donna F. Edwards.