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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 07/08/2026

What does racial healing mean for Black America? Explore Word In Black’s Racial Healing project, featuring research, conversations and reporting on healing in Black communities. wordinblack.com/category/rac...

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 06/08/2026

On this day in 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, protecting one of our most fundamental rights, the right to vote. Let’s honor those who fought for this moment by staying informed, engaged, and committed to strengthening our democracy.

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 17/06/2026

Is AI Hurting Black America? Join the Debate. Join @wordinblacknews.bsky.social and The Washington Informer today at 6 p.m. ET for a live virtual debate exploring AI’s impact on Black communities. Hear diverse perspectives and cast your vote. Register: swiy.co/AIBlackAmerica

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 12/06/2026

How is AI reshaping Black America? Join @wordinblacknews.bsky.sociall and The Washington Informer for a live virtual debate exploring the opportunities, risks, and realities of AI across media, labor, education, creativity, and community life. June 17 • 6–7:15 p.m. ET swiy.co/AIBlackAmerica

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 10/06/2026

Free tickets to Negro Leagues Night at Nationals Park on June 16. Includes a pregame panel moderated by Denise Rolark-Barnes, Nationals vs. Royals, and a replica Homestead Grays jersey for the first 20,000 fans. swiy.co/NegroLeagues...

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 03/06/2026

Starting in 1 hour. Join Word In Black tonight for Safe Space: How to Support Black Men’s Mental Health, a live virtual conversation on healing, support, and breaking stigma. Tonight | 6–7:15 p.m. ET Register: swiy.co/WIBMensHealth #MentalHealth #BlackMentalHealth

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 12/05/2026

Thinking about refinancing your home? Sponsored by JPMorganChase, this Financial Literacy Tip breaks down refinancing options and what homeowners should know in today’s market. www.washingtoninformer.com/mortgage-ref...

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 02/05/2026

DCision 2026 is live now. First debate starts at 2:15 PM. Watch: swiy.co/DDLSpublic

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 06/04/2026

The Washington Informer x Bookersquared is nominated for a Webby Award. Vote by April 16: swiy.co/Wbybsxwi

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 30/03/2026

Make the right connections for your business. Join GWBCC and DISB for Financial Speed Networking March 31, 1:30–4:00 PM True Reformer Building 15-minute consultations with finance professionals Register: bit.ly/GWBCCFinSpee...

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 27/03/2026

“To reach the next level, you must become a different leader.” Join Dr. Zayd Abdul-Karim and Kamal Ben Ali for a free book signing and leadership conversation at Busboys and Poets on April 4. RSVP: swiy.co/AAorg

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 26/03/2026

After stepping back from Ben’s Chili Bowl, Kamal Ben Ali is focused on purpose and impact. Hear how he’s working to uplift young Black men through mindset and mentorship in this WIE conversation with Dr. Zayd Abdul-Karim. swiy.co/AAorg

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 25/03/2026

“How do you hold onto truth in a system that isn’t just?” Ryan McKinny on The Crucible and why its themes of due process, mass hysteria, and integrity still resonate. Only a few shows left: swiy.co/WNOPL

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 24/03/2026

Michelle Mariposa reflects on The Crucible—a story of mass hysteria, groupthink, and human nature that still feels relevant today. Learn more: swiy.co/ecrucible

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 23/03/2026

“I think people should come see it because… what it reveals about mass hysteria and how we judge each other.” Chauncey Packer on why The Crucible still speaks to today. Watch the full interview: swiy.co/CPfull

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 21/03/2026

The Crucible opens tonight at Washington National Opera. Love on its own terms takes center stage as J’Nai Bridges performs “Habanera” from Carmen. Explore performances and interviews from The Crucible and Treemonisha: swiy.co/WNOPL

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 20/03/2026

Opera connects on a deeper level. “The unamplified voice… has an immediate grasp on the soul.” J’Nai Bridges on The Crucible, opening March 21. Get tickets: swiy.co/ecrucible #TheCrucible #Opera #DCEvents

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 16/03/2026

Watch more interviews in our WNO playlist: bit.ly/4bJP8Bj

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 16/03/2026

Washington National Opera artists preview The Crucible, an opera about truth, power and mass hysteria set during the Salem witch trials. Though the story takes place in the 1600s, its themes still resonate today.

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 12/03/2026

Watch the full playlist: bit.ly/47gICzJ

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 12/03/2026

“Black excellence” on the opera stage. Artists in Washington National Opera’s Treemonisha reflect on the world-class talent behind the historic Scott Joplin opera.

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 11/03/2026

Watch the full interview: bit.ly/4rqCbkG

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 11/03/2026

D.C. native Angeli Ferrette reflects on her journey into opera and performing in Washington National Opera’s Treemonisha.

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 10/03/2026

Washington Spirit and The Washington Informer have announced a new partnership. The collaboration includes a capsule collection with Rose Room Collective inspired by Chocolate City and Cool Disco Dan. Read more in the reply below.

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 10/03/2026

Learning about money often begins at home. JPMorganChase’s March Financial Tip highlights how family conversations about saving and spending can build lifelong financial confidence. bit.ly/4unvD91

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 10/03/2026

Financial stress can affect your mental, emotional and physical well-being. Aja Clark of JPMorganChase shares strategies to help manage money stress and strengthen financial wellness.

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 08/03/2026

Viviana Goodwin spoke with The Washington Informer during rehearsal for Washington National Opera’s The Crucible. Watch the rehearsal and interview recap: swiy.co/treevorg #WashingtonInformer #OperaInDC

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 05/03/2026

Join us for Align and Ascend, an authors event featuring Dr. Zayd Abdul-Karim and Kamal Ben Ali of Ben’s Chili Bowl. A conversation on self-leadership, purpose, and overcoming barriers to growth. 📅 April 4 📍 Busboys and Poets, Hyattsville Register: swiy.co/AAACal #DMVEvents #Leadership #AuthorEvent

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 25/02/2026

Money Talk February Financial Tip of the Month: Sponsored by JPMorganChase Building a realistic budget is the first step toward financial freedom! 💰 Chase's free Spending Planner tool helps you track where your money is going. ✨ #washingtoninformer #MoneyTalk, #JPMorganChase

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 09/02/2026

February Money Talk Tip: A realistic budget helps you see where your money is going and make informed adjustments over time. Learn more: bit.ly/4qnRhGW Sponsored by JPMorganChase and The Washington Informer

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 09/02/2026

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 02/02/2026

#OnThisDay in 1915, Biologist #ErnestEJust received the NAACP 's #SpingarnMedal for his pioneering in cell division and fertilization. #BeInformed #BlackPress #NNPA #OTD #BlackHistory #BlackExcellence

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 30/01/2026

Students gather at Sankofa Cafe across from Howard University in preparation for a march to the White House during today’s “Ice Out” protests. 📷 Keith Golden Jr. #IceOut #ICEProtests #HowardUniversity #DC

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 23/01/2026

Marlon Avery explores what happens when individuals own their AI agents instead of leaving them behind at a job. A reframing of work, value, and ownership in an AI-driven economy. swiy.co/wiaiccpl #AIAgents #AIeconomy

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 23/01/2026

Howard Jean shares his hot take: AI and Web3 can function as digital reparations by creating new paths to ownership, income, and trust through crypto and smart contracts. A perspective centered on access and timing. swiy.co/wiaiccpl #Web3 #DigitalEquity

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 22/01/2026

Taylor raises concerns about the environmental and ethical implications of AI, from water usage to data practices and bias. A reminder that innovation without accountability comes with real costs. swiy.co/wiaiccpl #AIethics #EnvironmentalImpact

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 22/01/2026

Taylor reflects on the human and environmental costs of AI, from how we communicate to the impact of data centers on nearby communities. A reminder that progress should not come without accountability. swiy.co/wiaiccpl #AIethics #EnvironmentalJustice

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 21/01/2026

Eric Brown Jr. highlights why AI literacy, adaptability, and conflict resolution are emerging as top skills during periods of disruption and transformation. It’s not just about technology — it’s about context and navigation. swiy.co/wiaiccpl #FutureOfWork #AIliteracy

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 21/01/2026

Marlon Avery compares AI to a treadmill into the new workforce: you don’t have to run, but you do have to get on. A clear, grounded way to think about AI adoption as it becomes unavoidable. hi.switchy.io/wiaicc #AIWorkforce #ArtificialIntelligence

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 20/01/2026

Sydney Goitia-Doran reflects on how her perspective on AI evolved once she became a newsroom leader and had to navigate real concerns around writing, pitches, and editorial integrity. hi.switchy.io/wiaicc #AIinJournalism #StudentMedia

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 20/01/2026

AI doesn’t have to be something communities fear. In this clip, Aisha Bond of the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce shares why curiosity and intention are key to how communities approach artificial intelligence. Clips are live. Full conversation available tomorrow. hi.switchy.io/wiaicc

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 19/01/2026

There’s a myth that journalists are using AI to write stories. Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier of Word in Black | @wordinblacknews.bsky.social explains how AI is actually used, analyzing data, testing headlines, and supporting SEO, with human review.

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 19/01/2026

The digital divide is widening, and AI is accelerating it. Sterling McKinley of Clarity AI Solutions explains why everyday use matters more than being an expert, and why now is the time to lean in. Full conversation releases Tuesday on Washington Informer TV. www.youtube.com/@WashingtonI...

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 14/01/2026

Feast & Fettle has launched in the Washington, DC metro area, offering chef-made, fully prepared meals delivered weekly and ready to heat in minutes. New members can receive their second week free with code INFORMER. hi.switchy.io/nyKc

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 14/01/2026

Local reach still matters. The Washington Informer works with small and mid-sized businesses to create advertising solutions that support community storytelling and trusted journalism across the DC region. Start the conversation: advertising@washingtoninformer.com

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 14/01/2026

Starting in 15 minutes. Join The Washington Informer for the Informer AI Community Conversation, a live community discussion on AI, media, and public trust. With @wordinblacknews.bsky.social, GWBCC, Trusting News, and Local Media Association. hi.switchy.io/n9ea

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The Washington Informer @washingtoninformer.com · 13/01/2026

Join The Washington Informer tomorrow for the Informer AI Community Conversation, a community-centered discussion on AI, transparency, and local impact. With partners @wordinblacknews.bsky.social, GWBCC, and Trusting News. hi.switchy.io/n9ea

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