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Robert Wilkie, secretary for the Department of Veterans Affairs, speaks during a luncheon at the National Press Club in northwest D.C. on Nov. 8. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

National, William J. Ford

VA Secretary Lauds Department’s Gains Ahead of Veterans Day

by William J. Ford November 8, 2019December 21, 2021

National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issues the annual "State of Black America" report at the National Press Club in northwest D.C. on May 6. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Black Experience, D Kevin McNeir, Politics

National Urban League: Blacks Remain Relegated to ‘America’s Caboose’

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor May 8, 2019December 21, 2021

In celebration of Women’s History Month and the 192ndanniversary of the Black Press, Hazel Trice Edney presented the 2019 Stateswomen for Justice luncheon and panel discussion at the National Press Club in Northwest on Friday, March 29. Trice Edney with panelists (L-R): Kezia Williams - CEO of the Black upstart, Dr. Lezli Baskerville - president and CEO of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO), Dr. E. Faye Williams - national chair, National Congress of Black Women, Hazel Trice Edney, Dr. Princess Asie Ocansey – Nekotech Center of Excellence, Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Janice Mathis, executive director of the National Council of Negro Women, and Kim Sanders, president and CEO of the National Bankers Association. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Black Experience, Business

Edney’s Outstanding Black Women ‘Tell It Like It Is’

by James Wright Jr. April 3, 2019October 31, 2020

President Trump's proposed budget has many concerned about the 2020 census. (Courtesy photo)

Black Experience, National, Stacy M. Brown

Census 2020 Vital for Nation and Various Media Campaigns

by WI Guest Author March 28, 2019October 31, 2020

Donna Brazile

D Kevin McNeir, National

Brazile Stands Firm on Critique of Clinton’s Failed Campaign

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor December 13, 2017October 31, 2020

It has been two months since President Trump's decision to rescind DACA. (Courtesy of theroot.com)

International, WINAfrica

AFRICA NOW: DACA Advocates Say Don’t Forget Black Immigrants

by Lauren M. Poteat November 15, 2017October 31, 2020

Michelle Smith (left), Jubilee Housing director of youth and family services, chats with prospective volunteers and mentors during the third annual My Brother's Keeper volunteer fair at the National Press Club in D.C. on Aug. 17. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Community, William J. Ford

D.C. Seeks Volunteers to Help Inspire Black Youth, Young Men

by William J. Ford August 17, 2017October 31, 2020

Marcela Howell, founder and executive director of In Our Own Voice, presents the organization's "Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Voices" report on June 27 at the National Press Club in Northwest. The report was released "to put forward a policy, leadership, and movement building agenda" for organizations working on women’s issues specific to the black community. (E Watson/EDI)

National Women’s Organization Releases Report on Civil Injustice

by Lauren M. Poteat June 28, 2017October 30, 2020

misty-copeland

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Video, Videos

Interview with Misty Copeland (video by Travis Riddick)

by WI Webstaff April 17, 2017October 30, 2020

Dr. Bernice King delivers the keynote address at the Trice Edney News Wire 7th Annual Stateswomen for Justice Luncheon and Issues Forum on Friday, March 31 at the National Press Club in Northwest. (WI photo)

Black Experience, National

Daughter of MLK: Listen to Your Enemies

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer April 1, 2017October 30, 2020