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Shamain

DC Funk Parade Overcomes Financial Adversity

by WI Guest Author April 25, 2018October 31, 2020

Justin Rood had a dream. He envisioned a parade that traveled through U Street in Northwest that celebrated D.C. music.

Anwan Glover

Backyard Band Brings Go-Go to West Africa

by WI Guest Author April 25, 2018October 31, 2020

Kayden Wilkins

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Spelling Bee Champ Makes DMV Proud

by WI Guest Author April 4, 2018October 31, 2020

D’Angelo McCade, a high school student from Chicago, delivers a passionate speech March 24 at the March for Our Lives rally in D.C. He and other teenagers demanded lawmakers approve stronger gun legislation. (Maurice Bland)

D Kevin McNeir, National, Shevry Lassiter

Young People Lead the Way, Demand Greater Gun Control

by WI Guest Author March 28, 2018October 31, 2020

Courtesy of Ra-Jah S. Kelly

Youths of Color Hold Gun-Violence Summit at D.C. Art Gallery

by WI Guest Author March 26, 2018October 31, 2020

Kayden Wilkins

Local, Prince George's County, Shevry Lassiter

Informer Hosts 2018 Prince George’s County Spelling Bee

by WI Guest Author March 21, 2018October 31, 2020

Anika Hobbs, lead curator and founder of Nubian Hueman, poses at her Black Luv Experience event. (Brigette White/The Washington Informer)

Nubian Hueman Boutique Celebrates Event’s 5th Anniversary

by WI Guest Author March 21, 2018October 31, 2020

James Drummond plays in the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation's 2017-2018 basketball championships at the Lamond Recreation Center on March 10. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Youth Basketball About More than Sports

by WI Guest Author March 10, 2018October 31, 2020

OnRae LaTeal, co-founder of the Black Girls Handgames project, leads attendees at her session during the Washington Area Women's Foundation's GirlsLEAD Summit at the University of the District of Columbia on March 9. (Photo by Reese Bland)

Washington Area Women’s Foundation Hosts Youth Summit

by WI Guest Author March 9, 2018October 31, 2020

An eager participant shows off his talent. (Courtesy of DC College Access Program)

Education, Local

Students Shine at Nonprofit’s Annual Gala

by WI Guest Author March 7, 2018October 31, 2020