Micha Green

1 week ago | washingtoninformer.com | Micha Green

Greetings and Happy May!As the weather warms up, people are cleaning off their grills, pulling out their lawn chairs, and grabbing their fans because it’s officially cookout season! With many cookouts comes good food, enjoying the outdoors, dancing and making memories. As May is both National Physical Fitness and Older Americans Month, The Washington Informer is offering tips for enjoying this season, and staying healthy all at once.

1 week ago | washingtoninformer.com | Micha Green

As Preakness 150 (May 17) marks a long legacy of celebrating equestrian culture and showcasing some of the state’s gems through traditions like the Black Eyed Susan (May 16), this year’s inaugural Preakness Festival May 10-17 bridges custom with innovation, showcasing the beauty, breadth, diversity and magic of Maryland.

2 weeks ago | washingtoninformer.com | Micha Green

With attendees donning stunning ensembles, head-turning hats and a spirit of service, more than 500 guests gathered at the Westin Downtown DC on April 27 for the 15th annual Pink Hat Tea Scholarship Fundraiser Luncheon hosted by Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation, Inc. (PIEF), a community partner of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s Xi Omega Chapter. “For 15 years, we have remained true to our core mission through the Pink Hat Tea Scholarship Fundraiser,” said Raven L.

1 month ago | washingtoninformer.com | Micha Green

For the first time ever, audiences will be able to tap into Virginia Opera’s world premier of “Loving v. Virginia,” an operatic telling of the story of a white husband and Black wife, Richard and Mildred Loving, whose love changed the world and led to the landmark Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decision that made interracial marriage legal across the United States.

1 month ago | washingtoninformer.com | Demarco Rush |Micha Green

People across the DMV’s culinary and hospitality industries gathered at The Hamilton Live in Northwest D.C. on Monday, April 14 for the RAMMYS nominations, hosted by the Restaurants Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW). As guests enjoyed plentiful samples of food and beverages from various local establishments, dozens of businesses learned they are finalists for the 43rd annual RAMMYS, set for Aug. 3 at the Walter E.