Rev. Lennox Yearwood Archives - The Washington Informer

Despite Donald Trump being sworn in as president on Jan. 20, local and national leaders are fighting against Trump’s policies, which could have negative implications for Black Americans. (Courtesy photo/Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Trump Outlines America First Agenda: What It Means for Black Americans

by Stacy M. Brown, Micha Green, Hamil R. Harris and James Wright Jr. January 20, 2025January 21, 2025

Donald Trump’s America First priorities, which include measures to end DEI, have citizens and activists concerned about the future for marginalized communities, as they fear the reversal of policies that have leveled the playing field and the potential for racial profiling and discrimination.

CEO and co-founder Antonique Smith performs with New Bethel Choir at Climate Revival’s launch event on Sept. 13, a reflection of the nonprofit’s commitment to integrating faith with creativity in a call to action. (Jada Ingleton/The Washington Informer)

Antonique Smith, Rev. Lennox Yearwood Launch Climate Revival

by Jada Ingleton October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

The Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., president of the Hip Hop Caucus, rallies the crowd at a demonstration against major banks' fossil fuel investment in downtown D.C. in March 2023. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Environmental Justice From a Place of Faith: Christian Leaders Reflect

by Kayla Benjamin January 14, 2024January 17, 2024

Ben Jealous, executive director of Sierra Club, speaks to climate protesters at a rally in Franklin Park on Tuesday before a march to downtown D.C. branches of Chase, Wells Fargo, Citibank and Bank of America. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

The Rocking Chair Rebellion: Elders Stand — Or Rather, Sit — Against Fossil Fuel Investments

by Kayla Benjamin March 24, 2023August 16, 2023