James Wright
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With House in Tow, D.C. Statehood Backers Mull Senate Strategy
With the historic passage of a bill granting the District state-level sovereignty despite Republican opposition, statehood advocates are planning a…
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D.C. Residents Deliberate on Orange’s Council Candidacy
Former D.C. Council member Vincent Orange has decided to get back into the political arena after a stint as the…
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Practice Safe Sex During Pandemic, Experts Say
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, issues have arisen about whether people should engage in sex given the deadly nature of…
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One-on-One with Vincent Orange
Former D.C. Council member Vincent Orange spoke to the Informer about his candidacy for an independent at-large council seat.
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NAACP Set to Move Headquarters to D.C.
The NAACP has signed a letter of intent to move its national headquarters from Baltimore to the District and make…
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House Passes D.C. Statehood Bill in Historic Vote
The House of Representatives, in a landmark vote, passed a bill Friday granting statehood to the District of Columbia, becoming…
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Black Business Owner Sues D.C. Over Rejected Fireworks Permit, Claims Bias
A longtime African American business owner in D.C. filed a discrimination suit this week against the city after it rejected…
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D.C. Residents Settle into Phase Two of Reopening
The District entered Phase Two of its reopening plan Monday and residents took full advantage of what it had to…
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D.C. Statehood Activists Ramp Up for House Vote, General Election
Activists for D.C. statehood have elevated activities such as calling congressional offices, organizing virtual events and getting the message out…
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Pinto Articulates Sensitivity to Black D.C. Residents’ Plight
Brooke Pinto, the newest member of the D.C. Council representing Ward 2, will not have a large African American constituency,…
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