Mya Trujillo Archives - Page 7 of 11 - The Washington Informer

Garden Party attendees participate in an exercise that encourages them to exude confidence while dancing in the middle of a cypher. (Mya Trujillo/The Washington Informer)

Farming for the Future: Ward 1 Garden Party Champions Food Access, Sustainability

by Mya Trujillo June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

**FILE** People from InterPride march in the 2025 WorldPride Parade in Washington, D.C., on June 7. For some, like those coming from Caribbean countries where the LGBTQ+ community is persecuted, Pride month allows radical declaration of existence. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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Caribbean Heritage Month: Young, Queer Caribbeans Reflect on Pride, Identity

by Mya Trujillo June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

Due to a higher demand for energy in the July 2024 PJM Interconnection energy auction, D.C. Pepco customers will face an increase of almost 18% in their utility bills this summer. (Mya Trujillo/The Washington Informer)

Pepco Bills Jump as Energy Demand Surges Across the Region

by Mya Trujillo June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

An environmentalist holds a sign at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) rally against Trump-era downsizing on June 4. (Mya Trujillo/The Washington Informer)

The Fight to Preserve NOAA: Scientists Rally to Save Key Climate and Ocean Research

by Mya Trujillo June 11, 2025June 12, 2025

The travel ban, titled “Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats,” aims to become stricter in issuing visas to nonimmigrants, completely prohibiting travel from countries with high visa overstay rates. (Courtesy photo)

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International Leaders Condemn Trump’s Travel Ban as Divisive, Unfair

by Mya Trujillo June 11, 2025June 12, 2025

Artist and activist Rafiki Morris speaks of Malcolm X's lessons and legacy at the Cuban Embassy’s "X100" celebration, urging listeners to unite in the fight for the liberation of all humans facing injustice. He told the audience that as children of Malcolm X, their responsibility lies in building the society the civil rights activist yearned for. (Jacques Benovil/The Washington Informer)

Cuban Embassy’s ‘X100’ Celebrates Roots of Afro-Cuban Solidarity

by Mya Trujillo June 4, 2025June 5, 2025

Ambassadors and embassy officials enjoy a traditional African performance following a discussion on the continent’s development on May 30, as part of commemorations for Africa Day 2025. The event’s main speakers, including H.E. Agostinho Van-Dunem, Ambassador Troy Fitrell, H.E. Serge Mombouli, H.E. Hilda Suka-Mafudze and H.E. Chibamba Favour Kanyama, all applauded the African Union and continent for six decades of growth and perseverance. (Mya Trujillo/The Washington Informer)

African Union Celebrates 62 Years of Pan-African Solidarity

by Mya Trujillo June 4, 2025June 5, 2025

Alisa A., pictured above with Negril employee Ms. Sandra, frequents the establishment often. She’s often seen catching up with the restaurant’s employees and ordering her regular meal — curry chicken with no potatoes. (Mya Trujillo?The Washington Informer)

Everyone Has a Spot on Georgia Avenue: Establishments to Close at Wonder Plaza

by Mya Trujillo May 28, 2025May 29, 2025

The Conservatory’s homage to the DMV is one of three rotating exhibits displayed at MGM National Harbor each year and includes the Maryland blue crab (pictured above), which thrives in the saline levels of the Chesapeake Bay. (Mya Trujillo/The Washington Informer)

‘A Love Letter to the DMV’: MGM Conservatory Showcases Local Landmarks, Native Flora

by Mya Trujillo May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

Yvonne Pollard and her family have been fighting to reverse the adoption of Pollard’s granddaughter Ty’Ava, who was taken by police six years ago and has since been adopted due to the termination of her mother's parental rights. (Mya Trujillo/The Washington Informer)

Looking Back: A Mother’s Day for the Justice Involved

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. and Mya Trujillo May 14, 2025May 14, 2025