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To honor the memory of Virginia resident Christien Vaughn (pictured), who died of suicide at the age of 30, his parents and brothers recently launched the Mind and Wellness Foundation to provide resources for youth. They said Chris once advised, "Listen and take care of each other. Really listen and check in on your 'strong' people." (Courtesy of Deneen Vaughn)

D.C. Joins 988 Crisis Hotline During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor July 18, 2022July 20, 2022

The Junkyard Band will release a new single, "Love Soul Crank," on Aug. 20 and will also appear on stage at the Summer Spirit Festival on Sunday, Aug. 7 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Md. (Courtesy of Norman Jones)

D.C.’s Junkyard Band Drops Sizzling Single as Summer Heats Up

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor July 15, 2022July 15, 2022

‘They’re Back!’: Summer Spirit Returns for 2022 After Two-Year Delay

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor July 15, 2022July 15, 2022

A statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol Building’s National Statuary Hall on July 13 in D.C., honoring the life and contributions of the legendary educator. (Courtesy photo)

Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Unveiled at U.S. Capitol in the District

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor July 13, 2022July 13, 2022

Who Was Mary McLeod Bethune?

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor July 13, 2022July 13, 2022

From left: Corey Greenan, Eric Chambliss, Jon Hacker and Michael Milton star in "Jersey Boys." (Photo: Joan Marcus via kennedy-center.org)

Cast of Award-Winning Musical ‘Jersey Boys’ Delivers the Goods

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor June 20, 2022June 20, 2022

Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes welcomes nearly 200 participants assembled at THEARC West Black Box Theatre in Southeast to the 8th Annual African American Heritage Tour on April 8. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Editor's Column

EDITOR’S COLUMN: WI Editorial Staff Spreads Its Wings, Garnering Top Industry Awards for 2022

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor June 8, 2022June 8, 2022

From left: Maurice "Mighty Mo" Hagans, Gregory "Sugar Bear" Elliott and William "JuJu" House strike a pose. (Courtesy of Experience Unlimited)

D.C.’s Iconic Band Experience Unlimited Marks Golden Anniversary with New Song

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor June 8, 2022June 9, 2022

Sounds of Blackness' "Juneteenth Celebration"

Sounds of Blackness Marks 50th Anniversary as America’s Voice of Protest

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor June 1, 2022June 2, 2022

person walking while holding rainbow colored flag

Editor's Column

EDITOR’S COLUMN: We All Have the Right to Be Proud, Even If You’re Gay

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor June 1, 2022June 2, 2022