In this video, Ra-Jah Kelly, Chief Officer of Technology and Grants at The Washington Informer, discusses the vision behind the first-ever Best of The DMV campaign and why community participation was central to its success. With more than 2,000 nominees and 15,000 votes, the initiative highlights businesses, organizations, and individuals making a meaningful impact across the DMV.
Kelly also reflects on how Best of The DMV helps counter negative narratives by elevating local excellence and shared culture, and previews the Winners Celebration at Busboys and Poets in Anacostia, where the James Wright Memorial Scholarship will be formally introduced.