Letters to the Editor Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/letters-to-the-editor/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:22:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Letters to the Editor Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/letters-to-the-editor/ 32 32 121622320 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Stop the Violence https://www.washingtoninformer.com/youth-fighting-violence-frankie-beverly-legacy/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/youth-fighting-violence-frankie-beverly-legacy/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:49 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214946

Ny'lah Newkirk and other young people are standing up against violence in their communities, and the legendary Frankie Beverly is being remembered as a Black American icon whose legacy will endure forever.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: RIP https://www.washingtoninformer.com/mpd-investigator-death-line-duty/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/mpd-investigator-death-line-duty/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214411 Investigator Wayne David, a veteran MPD officer, was fatally shot on duty due to a firearm that discharged while he was working to retrieve it down a storm drain on Aug. 28. (Courtesy of Metropolitan Police Department)

Washington D.C. and Maryland's attorneys general are taking action against gun stores facilitating illegal sales of firearms, in an effort to reduce homicides and violence in the District.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Flowers for Jesse Jackson https://www.washingtoninformer.com/rev-jesse-jackson-reflections-fedex-field/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/rev-jesse-jackson-reflections-fedex-field/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213766 The Rev. Jesse Jackson (front center) was flanked by the Rev. Al Sharpton, his son U.S. Rep Jonathan Jackson and his son Yusef Jackson during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20. (Earl Gibson/The Washington Informer)

An Informer reader reflects on the contributions of the Rev. Jesse Jackson to American politics, while another reacts to the end of FedEx Field's run as the name of the Washington Commanders' stadium.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Strictly Business https://www.washingtoninformer.com/letters-to-the-editor-strictly-business/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/letters-to-the-editor-strictly-business/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212997 **FILE** Washington Informer Office and Circulation Manager Angie Johnson (right) and her grandson James Johnson (left) at a community event. August is National Black Business Month, celebrating the contributions of Black businesses, such as The Washington Informer, which is Black and woman-owned. During the month patrons are encouraged to support Black-owned establishments. (WI photo)

WI lauded for recognizing Black businesses in Ward 8 for Black Business Month and DMV athletes at the Paris Olympics.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Back to School https://www.washingtoninformer.com/back-to-school-health-supplement/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/back-to-school-health-supplement/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212463 green and gray scissors

The back-to-school health supplement was a great resource for parents and guardians preparing to return their children to school, and the art of the young people in last week's issue was a great way for them to showcase their talent and participate in the Summer Youth Employment Program.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Dawes a DMV Legend https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dominique-dawes-montgomery-county/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dominique-dawes-montgomery-county/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1211875

Dominique Dawes, a Montgomery County native, is being honored with a statue commemorating her Olympic achievements, while James Baldwin, a literary legend, is celebrated on his 100th birthday.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Team Kamala https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-politics-reporting/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-politics-reporting/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1211340 Vice President Kamala Harris talks about the importance of this year’s November general election during the National Urban League convention in northwest D.C. on July 22. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Sonja Adams and Nella Banks have expressed their support for Kamala Harris and praised The Bridge for its creative and informative content.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: RIP https://www.washingtoninformer.com/maryland-football-players-killed-biden-in-presidential-race/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/maryland-football-players-killed-biden-in-presidential-race/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1210488 Khyree Jackson (Courtesy of @BowieDogFootball via Instagram)

President Biden has reaffirmed his commitment to the presidential race despite calls for him to step down after a poor showing in a recent debate.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Our Heritage https://www.washingtoninformer.com/washington-informer-heritage-tour/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/washington-informer-heritage-tour/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1210084 Bernice Bernstein shares historical facts with participants of the Washington Informer Charities' African American Heritage Tour at the Josiah Henson Museum. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

The 12th annual Washington Informer Heritage Tour is set to take place, with the event aiming to educate and bring people together.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: A Mess at DCPS https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dcpcs-modernization-project-jeopardy/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dcpcs-modernization-project-jeopardy/#respond Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1209577

DCPS Central Administration's modernization plan for JC Nalle ES has been criticized for its lack of completeness, poor coordination, and inadequate communication, prompting calls for a pause to the project for better planning and community engagement.

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