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Thomas Lane

Ex-Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in George Floyd Killing

by Stacy M. Brown May 18, 2022May 18, 2022

Thomas Lane, one of the three former Minneapolis Police officers who stood by while Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd, has pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter.

Wayman Savoy (left) chats with Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks during an "Age My Way" senior information fair hosted by the county's Department of Family Services outside its Camp Springs headquarters on May 17. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Resources, Relaxation Offered to Prince George’s Seniors

by William J. Ford May 17, 2022May 18, 2022

The Black Press of America celebrates 195 years of being the voice for the voiceless and the trusted voice for African descendants everywhere. (File photo)

CBC Members Push Biden Admin on Spending Advertising Dollars with Black Media

by Stacy M. Brown May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

**FILE** Courtesy of Food Rescue US via Instagram

Food

Wells Fargo Championship, Food Rescue US Provide 9,000 Meals to Benefit D.C. Region

by Stacy M. Brown May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

Officials Release Names of Victims in Buffalo Massacre

by Stacy M. Brown May 16, 2022May 16, 2022

Maryland lieutenant governor candidate Candace Hollingsworth speaks in support of a clean energy resolution during a press conference in Annapolis on May 12. Hollingsworth is the running mate of former Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Environmental Activists, State Candidates Push Support for Clean Energy

by William J. Ford May 12, 2022May 13, 2022

A health official said Black youth were in crisis long before COVID-19 devastated the world but no national public health crisis was called. (Courtesy of psycom.net)

Teen Mental Health Crisis Continues to Alarm Medical Officials

by Stacy M. Brown May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

brown wooden gavel on brown wooden table

MALVEAUX: Our Disappearing Rights

by Julianne Malveaux May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

close up photo of a person clenching his fist

Op-Ed

MORIAL: Celebrate the Women Who Shape the Racial Justice Movement

by Marc H. Morial May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Representatives from the Eritrean Embassy greet guests. (Hamil R. Harris/The Washington Informer)

Hamil R. Harris

UDC Becomes a Flurry of Cultures During Around the World Embassy Tour Event

by WI Web Editor May 11, 2022May 11, 2022