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The University of the District of Columbia unveils a new statue honoring the late Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson. The statue will be located at the Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson Sports Complex on the Van Ness Campus. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

UDC Honors Grandfather of Black Basketball

by Ed Hill June 29, 2023July 16, 2024

**FILE** Monty Williams (Keith Allison via Wikimedia Commons)

Monty Williams’ New Pistons Head-Coaching Gig Has DMV Ties

by Ed Hill June 22, 2023July 16, 2024

Washington Commanders President Jason Wright and Digital Pioneers Founder Mashea Ashton hold a check for a $75,000 donation from the team to start a football program at the school. (Courtesy of Washington Commanders Media Relations)

Commanders Make Donation to D.C. School’s Football Program, Aim to Help Combat Gun Violence

by Ed Hill June 21, 2023July 16, 2024

Ward 5 Council member Kenyan McDuffie, now seeking one of the at-large council seats, talks public safety during a candidates forum held Sept. 7 at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in southeast D.C. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

McDuffie Supports Commanders Returning to RFK Site

by WI Web Staff April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

Howard University sophomore Elijah Hawkins (Courtesy of David Sierra)

Howard U. Men’s Basketball Makes History Ahead of MEAC Tourney

by Ed Hill March 7, 2023July 16, 2024

Mitch Credle, a man of many talents and a former athlete, receives the 2023 Pigskin Club Award of Excellence at Pryzbyla Center on the campus of Catholic University on Feb. 24. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Pigskin Club Honors Athletes, Coaches and Community Service Leaders

by Ed Hill March 1, 2023July 16, 2024

DeAngelo Fogle of Bard was named MVP after leading his team to its first-ever championship. (Jonae Guest/The Washington Informer)

Bard Wins First Boys DCIAA Championship, Dunbar Girls Victorious Again

by Ed Hill February 22, 2023July 16, 2024

Gonzaga head basketball Coach Stephen Turner has spent the past 16 years working to continue the institution's strong reputation as a leader in high school basketball. (Jonae Guest/The Washington Informer)

Gonzaga Basketball Coach Inspires On and Off the Court

by Ed Hill February 1, 2023July 16, 2024

Roosevelt's KeMari Pointer (0) scored a team-high 16 points in a loss to Jackson-Reed. (Courtesy of Dr. Maurice Butler)

Jackson-Reed Holds Theodore Roosevelt in Big Matchup

by Ed Hill January 25, 2023July 16, 2024

Howard University junior Steve Settle III (Courtesy of Rodney Pierce)

Howard University Finds Formula for Success in Local Talent

by Ed Hill January 4, 2023July 16, 2024