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Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce 2025 Art of Black Business awardees Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes, B. Doyle Mitchell, Chefs Mac McAlister and Pinkey Reddick, and Yusef Henriques. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce Hosts ‘The Art of Black Business,’ Awards Local Leaders

by James Wright Jr. July 1, 2025July 2, 2025

For the first time in the program’s history, Open Streets DC made its Capitol Hill debut on June 28, immersing residents of the DMV region into a communal hub of engagement, health and wellness, and celebration of Southeast culture. (Jada Ingleton/The Washington Informer)

Open Streets Capitol Hill Presents Alternative Routes to a Healthier Nation’s Capital

by Jada Ingleton June 30, 2025June 30, 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** The D.C. Central Detention Facility (CDF) is shown here. A May report released by the Office of the D.C. Auditor, in partnership with the Council for Court Excellence, reveals the rate of in-custody deaths at the D.C. Department of Corrections CDF and Central Treatment Facility during the one-year audit period stood at more than 3.5 times the national average. (Courtesy of dc.gov)

Peace DC’s Path Marred With Questions About Pretrial Detention

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

Microsoft’s Simeon Kakpovi is a Howard University graduate and co-creator of KC7, an intel cybersecurity game designed to teach users how to be a cyber detective. (Courtesy of Microsoft)

Microsoft’s Kakpovi Works, Plays Hard

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

Ward 8 Special Election candidates Sheila Bunn, Salim Adofo, Trayon White and Mike Austin during the Ward 8 Democrats forum on June 21 in Bundy’s Secret Garden behind the Go-Go Museum & Cafe in Southeast D.C. (Sam P.K. Collins/The Washington Informer)

In Special Election Bid, Former D.C. Councilmember Trayon White Struggles to Inspire Confidence

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

Norton Introduces Legislation to Give D.C. Full Control of Zoning Commission

by Stacy M. Brown June 23, 2025June 24, 2025

**FILE** D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Ward 8 Nonprofit Accused of Misusing $250K in Violence Prevention Funds

by Stacy M. Brown June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

**FILE** Attendees celebrating Pride at the WorldPride Parade on June 7 in Northwest D.C. In the District, local queer leaders leaders have continuously paved paths toward inclusivity and equity for all. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Celebrating the Evolution of Pride, Queer Culture in D.C.

by Jada Ingleton June 18, 2025June 20, 2025

D.C. Part of $7.4B National Opioid Settlement

by Stacy M. Brown June 18, 2025June 18, 2025