Robert "Bobby" Felder, a celebrated jazz musician, educator, and bandleader, has died at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy of jazz archives, mentorship, and performances that spanned over 60 years in the Washington, D.C., music scene.

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The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) held its annual Black History Month Luncheon to celebrate the achievements of the Black community and to call for continued advocacy and empowerment, with a focus on building a foundation of truth and education for the next generation.

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From biblical epics to financial workshops, paint and sip nights to urban agriculture events, and a St. Patrick's Day parade to an International Women's Day celebration, there are a variety of events happening in the DMV this weekend!

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The DMV is hosting a variety of events, from the Olivier Award-nominated "The Choir of Man" to a Queer Black Broadway Walking Tour, a Jazz With a Cuban Tinge concert, and a Winter in Bloom Floral Candle Workshop, as well as a Magic: The Gathering pre-release event and a Sneakers & Pokémon convention.

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Buddhist monks completed a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C. to promote mindfulness, kindness, reflection and unity, inspiring many to choose harmony over winning and to practice mindfulness in their daily lives.

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From African American arts and archives to fitness fun and community healing, the DMV is hosting a variety of events and activities in February to celebrate Black History, including an intimate conversation on African American Archives, a virtual event on Black Arts, a prenatal and postpartum fitness series, an exploration of exoplanets, a boxing event, a fidget jewelry and neuroinclusive communications event, an indoor 5K and family fun run, and a candlelight concert.

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The DMV area is hosting a variety of Black History and Valentine's Day-related activities, including a senior exercise class, an herbal bath tea workshop, a Black History Month Showcase, a poetry slam, a basketball doubleheader, an Afrobeats dance party, and a fantasy and sci-fi book club.

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Community leaders in D.C. are taking action to protect vulnerable communities from ICE and federal agent presence in the District, by organizing protests, rallies, and boycotts, and advocating for legislation to break ties between federal agents and local police.

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