Ed Hill Archives - Page 5 of 14 - The Washington Informer

Michael Lightfoot is the founder of Boot Camp, a successful health and fitness program that meets at Turkey Thicket three days a week. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

Boot Camp Provides Health and Fitness

by Ed Hill May 8, 2024July 16, 2024

Lucy Diggs Slowe was a barrier-breaker in tennis, academia and women's empowerment. (Courtesy of Maryland Women's Hall of Fame)

Lucy Diggs Slowe: A Pioneer in Tennis, Education, Women’s Empowerment

by Micha Green and Ed Hill May 8, 2024July 16, 2024

Native Washingtonian Dave Bing is not only a Hall of Fame basketball player, but, as former mayor of Detroit, he has proved that one’s career goals don’t have to end after they hang up their jersey. (Courtesy of OrangeHoops.org)

Dave Bing: A D.C. Native, NBA Hall of Famer, Former Detroit Mayor

by Micha Green and Ed Hill May 8, 2024July 16, 2024

John Thompson Jr. in September 2015 when the United States Basketball Writers Association announced him as the first winner of the Dean Smith Award, named in honor of the legendary North Carolina coach (Courtesy of Georgetown University)

John Thompson Jr.: A Leader in Sports Who Inspired Many

by Ed Hill May 8, 2024July 16, 2024

Native Washingtonian Penny Toler took the DMV, national and international women’s basketball scene to the next level, becoming a barrier-breaker in the sport. of Penny Toler via Facebook)

Penny Toler: A Pillar of D.C. Basketball

by Ed Hill May 8, 2024July 16, 2024

Imani Jean, a freshman member of Howard University’s women's tennis team, is getting lots of attention for her early success on the court. (Courtesy photo)

Howard University Finds Tennis Gem in Freshman Imani Jean

by Ed Hill April 24, 2024July 16, 2024

Local Fans Treated To Exciting High School Basketball in Capital Classic

by Ed Hill April 17, 2024July 16, 2024

The 51st Capital Classic will take place at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Southeast D.C. (Courtesy of Capital Classic via Facebook)

Capital Classic Returns with Preliminary Game and Main Event, Focuses on Legacy

by Ed Hill April 10, 2024July 16, 2024

**FILE** St. John’s and Sidwell Friends girls basketball teams are both local powerhouse programs in the area. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)

Local Girls Basketball Among the Best in the Country

by Ed Hill April 3, 2024July 16, 2024

During Kery Davis' tenure as director, Howard University's Athletics Department has thrived both academically and athletically. (Courtesy photo)

Davis Receives Award For Leading Howard University Athletics

by Ed Hill March 27, 2024July 16, 2024