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Dr. Calvin W. Rolark, founder of The Washington Informer, and his daughter, the publication’s longtime Publisher, Denise Rolark Barnes (WI file photo)

The Legacy Must Continue

by Denise Rolark Barnes March 26, 2025March 31, 2025

The Rev. William Lamar IV, pastor of Metropolitan A.M.E. Church and Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes during the inaugural Black Press Sunday on March 16. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Black Press Elevates Faith-Based Values, Institutions to Forward Mission for Democracy

by Jada Ingleton March 26, 2025March 31, 2025

**FILE** Washington Informer Managing Editor Micha Green is excited to continue the publication’s 60-year legacy of publishing positive stories that resist racism and uplifts the Black community. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Freedom Writers Forever: Uplifting Reporting as Powerful Resistance

by Micha Green March 26, 2025March 31, 2025

Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes with her father Dr. Calvin Rolark, founder of the publication. Rolark Barnes is continuing her father’s Black Press publishing legacy, with the media outlet celebrating 60 years. (WI file photo)

Black Experience, Black History

Born to Publish: Continuing the Black Press Legacy

by Micha Green March 26, 2025March 31, 2025

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