A rendering of Vanessa German's "Of Thee We Sing," part of "Beyond Granite: Pulling Together," presented by Monument Lab (Courtesy photo)
A rendering of Vanessa German's "Of Thee We Sing," part of "Beyond Granite: Pulling Together," presented by Monument Lab (Courtesy photo)

Today’s Headlines – August 14, 2023

New Exhibit Features Unknown Narratives of the National Mall, D.C.

A groundbreaking art exhibition, featuring six celebrated artists, is set to transform the National Mall this week, as Monument Lab collaborates with the Trust for the National Mall to present “Beyond Granite: Pulling Together.”

Georgia Prosecutor Nears Endgame in Trump Election Probe with RICO Violations Alleged

In a saga that seems to be spiraling into a legal quagmire, former President Donald Trump is once again teetering on the precipice of potential criminal charges as Atlanta-area prosecutor Fani Willis is set to present her case before a grand jury this week.

Trayon White, Ward 8 Leaders Seek to Keep Local Giant Open

D.C. Council member Trayon White said he will work with officials with the Giant Food corporation and the city government to keep the grocery chain’s location on Alabama Avenue SE open and encouraged his constituents and customers to behave lawfully in the store.

Residents Tie Good Hope Road Killings to Long-Term Government Neglect

In the aftermath of a shooting that left three people dead along Good Hope Road in Southeast, D.C. Council member Trayon White said he’s reached the height of frustration with those who continue to perpetrate violence in his ward.

RFK Jr.’s COVID-19 Deceptions

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s battle against vaccines — and against the institutions that promote them — goes back to at least the mid-2000s, as we explain in the first article of this series. But the arrival of COVID-19 gave the environmental attorney fresh grounds to intensify his attacks and a […]

Desmond Barnes was born in Washington, DC. He is the son of Washington Informer Publisher Denise Barnes. He has been a part of the Washington Informer family all of his life. He helps produce Sounds Of...