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Lafayette Barnes IV is a third-generation publisher. He is the grandson of founder Calvin W. Rolark, and son of current publisher Denise Rolark Barnes. Born and raised in S.E., DC, he attended school across town at Wilson SHS before attending Howard University & The Wharton School. His passion for community, creative expression, and entrepreneurship has been honed throughout his life.

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This month we’ve seen another round of tests of America’s propensity to twisted justice.

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