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Mary McLeod Bethune stands in front of White Hall, a building on the campus of her school Bethune-Cookman College (now University) in Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1955. (Courtesy of Johnson Publishing Company)

Mary McLeod Bethune: A ‘Potent, Ebullient, Unreal’ Champion of Education and Equity

by Jada Ingleton February 12, 2025February 13, 2025

**FILE** Michael Jackson (Constru-centro, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Jackson’s Thriving Estate Targeted in $213 Million ‘Shakedown’ Effort

by Stacy M. Brown September 20, 2024September 21, 2024

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah-Hosted Event Rallies Celebrities, Emotional Stories in Powerful Push for Kamala Harris Campaign

by Stacy M. Brown September 20, 2024September 20, 2024

woman in white shirt holding a glucometer

Faith

THE RELIGION CORNER: Fanning the Flames of the Diabetes Epidemic, 7th Edition (Pt. 4)

by Lyndia Grant September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

The Rev. Jesse Jackson (front center) was flanked by the Rev. Al Sharpton, his son U.S. Rep Jonathan Jackson and his son Yusef Jackson during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20. (Earl Gibson/The Washington Informer)

From 1984 to 2024: Jesse Jackson Reflects on Influence of Rainbow Coalition at This Year’s DNC

by Hamil R. Harris August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

Day three of the Democratic National Convention electrified the Windy City with performances from celebrated artists such as Stevie Wonder (pictured), John Legend, and Sheila E. and speeches from Gov. Tim Walz, former President Bill Clinton and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. (Earl Gibson/The Washington Informer)

Day Three of Democratic National Convention: A Night of Passion, Patriotism, Powerful Messages

by Stacy M. Brown August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

The Stars Align for Kamala Harris in Chicago

by Keith Boykin, Word In Black August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

Oprah Winfrey

Smithsonian’s NAAHC Honors Oprah Winfrey’s Impactful Donation During Women’s History Month

by WI Web Staff March 6, 2024March 11, 2024

On May 13, 1968, Welfare Rights Organization marchers were photographed by W.H. Spradley. This photo is from the exhibition "We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC," currently at the Martin Luther King Jr. Library. (Courtesy of George Mason University Libraries)

Black History Month

Impactful Art Exhibitions in Abundance at D.C.-Area Galleries

by Brenda C. Siler February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

‘The Color Purple’ Exceeds Box Office Expectations Going Into Awards Season

by Brenda C. Siler January 8, 2024January 8, 2024