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**FILE** Celebrated community leader Phillip Pannell has been organizing for causes in the District since the 1970s. He famously fought for queer voices to be heard during the 20th-anniversary celebration of the March on Washington in 1983 and has continued his freedom fight against various injustices in the District and beyond. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Phil Pannell Ends Write-In Campaign for Ward 8 Seat, Supports Markus Batchelor

by Sam P.K. Collins August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Kamala Harris’ Time Has Come

by Keith Boykin, Word In Black August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

In a week filled with a sense of history in the making, President Kamala Harris formally accepts the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday, Aug. 22, the final day of the Democratic National Convention. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

Kamala Harris Makes History as She Accepts Democratic Nomination for President

by Stacy M. Brown August 23, 2024August 23, 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

**FILE** Celebrated community leader Phillip Pannell has been organizing for causes in the District since the 1970s. He famously fought for queer voices to be heard during the 20th-anniversary celebration of the March on Washington in 1983 and has continued his freedom fight against various injustices in the District and beyond. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Phil Pannell Officially Launches Write-In Campaign for Ward 8 Seat

by Sam P.K. Collins August 22, 2024August 23, 2024

On the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), the former President Barack Obama took center stage and delivered electrifying speeches that reverberated through the United Center in Chicago. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

The Obamas Electrify DNC Crowd as Kamala Harris Connects Two Cities in Show of Democratic Strength

by Stacy M. Brown August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

District of Columbia Democratic Party delegates at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago (Courtesy of Stuart Anderson)

Empowerment, D.C. Statehood, Discussions at DNC

by Ashleigh Fields and Micha Green August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

In their first joint public appearance since President Joe Biden ended his candidacy, he and Vice President Harris met a friendly crowd in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and spoke about their administration’s efforts to lower prescription drug costs. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

President Biden, Vice President Harris Greeted by Thousands at Prince George’s Community College Rally

by Richard D. Elliott August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

Turn Down for What: The Obamas Unplugged In Chicago

by Keith Boykin, Word In Black August 21, 2024August 21, 2024