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With the “Lockridge” name being synonymous with political and civic activism in Ward 8, Stefan Lockridge is working to ensure his family’s legacy continues. (Courtesy photo)

Black Experience

Stefan Lockridge Carries Forth Family Legacy of Community Activism

by James Wright Jr. March 26, 2025March 27, 2025

Dr. Calvin W. Rolark Sr. (Courtesy photo)

A Landmark Year: The Rise of The Washington Informer

by Mya Trujillo and Jada Ingleton March 26, 2025March 31, 2025

60 Years Strong: Reflecting on The Washington Informer’s Enduring Legacy

by Jada Ingleton March 26, 2025March 31, 2025

**FILE** A performance during DC Jazz Festival at The Wharf in September 2022. The Washington Informer is a regular media partner for the annual DC Jazz Festival and covers related programming. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Arts Appreciators: Local Artistic Leaders, Celebrate Six Decades of The Informer

by Brenda C. Siler and Micha Green March 26, 2025March 27, 2025

**FILE** Washington Informer Managing Editor Micha Green (seated right) with students from Archbishop Carroll’s Jim Vance Media Program in February 2023. (WI photo)

Highlighting The Informer’s Passion for Education, Building Future Storytellers

by Hamil R. Harris March 26, 2025March 27, 2025

**FILE** D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (left) holds the key to the city after presenting it to Washington Football Franchise legend Darrell Green (center). Antonio the Cuban Cigar Smoker holds the proclamation for Green as Mitch Rales celebrates. Green says The Informer has provided “invaluable” sports coverage. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Athletic Leaders Laud 60 Years of Dedicated Sports Reporting

by Ed Hill March 26, 2025March 31, 2025

**FILE** Students from the Howard University College of Dentistry at the “Give Kids a Smile” national kickoff in February (WI photo)

Health Professionals Emphasize Importance of Promoting Overall Wellness Through The Informer

by Lindiwe Vilakazi March 26, 2025March 31, 2025

**FILE** Nelson Mandela during a visit to Washington, D.C. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Global Leaders Emphasize Value of Coverage Across the African Diaspora

by Austin R. Cooper Jr. and Micha Green March 26, 2025March 31, 2025

**FILE** Juanita “Busy Bee” Britton (cutting the ribbon) is a longtime supporter of The Informer, having been an avid reader of the publication even before partnering for the last three decades. (Courtesy photo)

Washington Informer Business Partners Celebrate Legacy of Service, Impact in D.C. and Beyond

by Jada Ingleton March 26, 2025March 31, 2025

**FILE** The Rev. E. Gail Anderson Holness speaks at MLK Holiday DC Annual Breakfast in January 2023 at THEARC in Southeast D.C. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Local Pastors Tout The Informer’s Value to the Community

by Hamil R. Harris March 26, 2025March 31, 2025