A historic Black community in Maryland is planning its biggest Juneteenth celebration to date after receiving a donation of $1 million from the Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation.
Scotland AME Zion Church in Potomac Honored with Legacy Award mymcmedia.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mymcmedia.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Oratorio "Messiah" highlights Black singers while bringing restitution to local Black church afro.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from afro.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The National Philharmonic performs Handel’s “Messiah” at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland, followed by a performance at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia.
When the National Philharmonic learned that the 18th century piece was in fact financed by the slave trade, Music Director Piotr Gajewski knew he had to do something.