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**FILE** National Urban League President Marc H. Morial says the current state of the nation is “not business as usual,” offering steps to take in order to combat the attacks on democracy and civil rights. (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)

National Urban League Declares ‘State of Emergency’ for Black America in 2025 Report

by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent July 17, 2025July 16, 2025

Having reached its 12th anniversary, Dr. Melina Abdullah, co-founder of Black Lives Matter (BLM), says the movement is growing internationally and confronting what she considers an unprecedented wave of facism and racism. (Courtesy of Speak Out Now)

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Black Lives Matter Celebrates Growth While Challenging Internal Spending, External Threats

by Stacy M. Brown July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

woman in black and white striped coat standing near the table

Black Women Earn a Lot Less Than White Males: Study

by James Wright Jr. July 9, 2025July 8, 2025

majestic view of the us capitol building

Trump’s ‘Big Ugly Bill’ Heads to Vote Today — Top 5 Ways It Drains Black America

by Stacy M. Brown June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

From left: National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., Washington Informer (WI) Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes, NNPA Fund Chairman Karen Carter Richards, NNPA Chairman Bobby R. Henry and WI Managing Editor Micha Green attend the National Newspaper Publishers Association Fund (NNPAF) Messenger Awards in Savannah, Georgia, on June 26. (Mark Mahoney, Dream in Color/NNPA)

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Washington Informer Among Top Honorees at 2025 NNPA Messenger Awards

by Stacy M. Brown June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes, African drummer Joseph Ngwa, Lafayette Barnes III and Desmond Barnes pose around the new plaque honoring Dr. Calvin Rolark, founder of The Washington Informer, that sits in front of The Clara at MLK on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE. (Demarco Rush/The Washington Informer)

Informer Founder Calvin Rolark Honored with a Plaque at The Clara

by James Wright Jr. June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

**FILE** A woman holds up a flag celebrating Juneteenth at the Bryant Street Market in Northeast D.C. in June 2024. Despite congressional infringement on D.C.’s budget and federal cuts to diversity, equity and inclusion, Juneteenth festivities are taking place this year throughout the District. (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Juneteenth Celebrations to Center Unity and Economic Development

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. June 18, 2025January 6, 2026

People enjoy a game of chess during a Juneteenth celebration in D.C. in June 2024. Despite many cities canceling Juneteenth events, the Washington, D.C., region is pushing forward with a full calendar of commemorations aimed at honoring the nation’s second Independence Day. (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)

As Support for Juneteenth Recedes Nationally, D.C. Region Pushes Forward With 2025 Celebrations

by Stacy M. Brown June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Featuring art installations and musical tributes, the Museum of the Bible in Southwest, D.C., celebrated 125 years of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” or as it's culturally known, the Black National Anthem, with a symposium on June 12. (Jada Ingleton/The Washington Informer)

The Museum of the Bible Honors 125 Years of the Black National Anthem with Immersive Experience

by Jada Ingleton June 16, 2025June 18, 2025

A diverse group of professionals smiling and shaking hands in a modern office environment. The image conveys teamwork, collaboration and positive business relationships.

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Black Press Redefines Equity Goals, Introduces MAO to Replace DEI

by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent June 11, 2025June 11, 2025

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