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Shawn Townsend, D.C.’s nightlife mayor (DC.gov)

D.C. Nightlife Chief Wants City to be Party Capital

by James Wright Jr. March 6, 2019October 31, 2020

NE Residents Sue Over Proposed Fire Station

by James Wright Jr. February 27, 2019October 31, 2020

The Fort Dupont Ice Arena in southeast D.C. will receive a construct contract for a new 2-rink arena when $3 million raised by Feb. 1, 2020. The rink is used for skating practice and by local schools for games and competitions. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Gray Unhappy with Ice Rink Deal

by James Wright Jr. February 27, 2019October 31, 2020

Elsie Scott, interim president and CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., presents the Distinguished Champion for Global Black Empowerment award to Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (D-Calif.) during the 2019 Avoice Heritage Celebration in northwest D.C. on Feb. 26. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Black Experience

CBCF Hosts 10th Annual AVOICE Heritage Celebration

by James Wright Jr. February 27, 2019October 31, 2020

From left: Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolak Barnes moderates a discussion with Marine Corps Chaplain Willie Woods and Navy veteran Candance Willet. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Vets High on the Military Despite Barriers

by James Wright Jr. February 27, 2019October 31, 2020

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks to residents attending her administration's Budget Engagement Forum in Northeast on Feb. 23, where they had a chance to voice their priorities to the mayor before the fiscal 2020 budget is finalized. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Bowser Engages Deanwood Residents for Budget Input

by James Wright Jr. February 27, 2019October 31, 2020

The National Association for the Advancement of Returned Citizens specializes in assisting formerly incarcerated residents. (Courtesy photo)

D.C. Helps Returning Citizens with READY Assistance

by James Wright Jr. February 20, 2019October 31, 2020

Elissa Silverman

Silverman Reintroduces Bill to Ease Student Loan Debt

by James Wright Jr. February 20, 2019October 31, 2020

African Americans wait for a northbound train in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1921. (Courtesy of Upfront Scholastic)

Black Experience, Black History

The Great Migration from the South Defines America

by James Wright Jr. February 20, 2019October 31, 2020

Cory Booker, Kamala Harris

Black Democrats Mum on 2020 Hopefuls

by James Wright Jr. February 20, 2019October 31, 2020