Keith Golden Jr., Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/author/keith-golden-jr/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:15:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-cropped-cropped-cropped-INFORMER-I2-32x32.png Keith Golden Jr., Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/author/keith-golden-jr/ 32 32 121622320 PACA Brings Preventive Care and Political Education to Southeast D.C. https://www.washingtoninformer.com/paca-brings-preventive-care-and-political-education-to-southeast-d-c/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/paca-brings-preventive-care-and-political-education-to-southeast-d-c/#respond Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:14:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1246062

Southeast D.C. residents are taking control of their health by launching the Pan-African Community Action's People's Pan-African Wellness Front, a monthly initiative that provides free health services and education to the community.

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Titles, Blood and Breakthroughs at CareFirst Arena https://www.washingtoninformer.com/grind-glory-fight-card/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/grind-glory-fight-card/#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:13:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1245652

Davis Boxing Promotions' "The Grind and the Glory" fight card featured nine matches, including a hard-fought win by Erick Rosado over previously undefeated Christopher Glenn, a unanimous decision win by Greg Outlaw over Michael Lee, and a first-round knockout by Keith Saunders Jr. over Lucius Johnson.

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D.C. Students Lead Walkout Against ICE https://www.washingtoninformer.com/student-led-march-against-ice/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/student-led-march-against-ice/#respond Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:40:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1244201

Hundreds of Howard University students, along with students from other local campuses, marched from Franklin Park to the White House to protest ICE-led violence and operations, emphasizing the importance of collective action and intergenerational collaboration.

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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Dec. 25-28 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/washington-dmv-holiday-celebrations/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/washington-dmv-holiday-celebrations/#respond Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1242430

The DMV offers a weekend packed with cultural performances, festive attractions and community-centered gatherings, including Christmas Day football, Kwanzaa celebrations, immersive theater, karaoke nights and waterfront light displays.

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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Dec. 18-21 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/festive-markets-dmv-weekend/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/festive-markets-dmv-weekend/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1242195

The DMV is alive with festive and community-focused events this weekend, including comedy, ice attractions, holiday markets, live theater, and family-friendly activities.

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Real Safety D.C.: Kristy Love on Crime Trends, Community Strategies and a Safer District https://www.washingtoninformer.com/real-safety-d-c-kristy-love-on-crime-trends-community-strategies-and-a-safer-district/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/real-safety-d-c-kristy-love-on-crime-trends-community-strategies-and-a-safer-district/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1241882 Kristy Love seated in a purple high-back chair, smiling during a portrait session.

In partnership with Public Welfare Foundation’s Real Safety D.C. education campaign, The Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark-Barnes hosted a one-hour roundtable as part of the paper’s Let’s Talk video series. Held at the Lankford Auditorium inside the historic True Reformer Building on U Street NW, the discussion brought together four D.C. leaders from faith, business, […]

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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Dec. 11-14 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dc-holiday-concerts-cultural-celebrations/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dc-holiday-concerts-cultural-celebrations/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1241856

The DMV area offers a variety of community events this week, from holiday concerts and cultural celebrations to service opportunities, family programs and local performances, with something for everyone to enjoy.

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Real Safety D.C.: Rev. Delonte Gholston on Building Hope Through Faith and Action https://www.washingtoninformer.com/real-safety-dc-rev-delonte-gholston-faith-community-healing/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/real-safety-dc-rev-delonte-gholston-faith-community-healing/#respond Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1241649 A portrait of Rev. Delonte Gholston taken before the Real Safety D.C. roundtable, standing indoors and looking toward the camera.

In partnership with Public Welfare Foundation’s Real Safety D.C.education campaign, The Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark-Barnes hosted a one-hour roundtable as part of the paper’s Let’s Talk video series. Held at the Lankford Auditorium inside the historic True Reformer Building on U Street NW, the discussion brought together four D.C. leaders from faith, business, government, and community […]

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Real Safety D.C.: Thomas Penny on Opportunity, Community, and Preventing Violence https://www.washingtoninformer.com/real-safety-dc-thomas-penny-jobs-stability-community-safety/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/real-safety-dc-thomas-penny-jobs-stability-community-safety/#respond Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1241521 A portrait of Thomas Penny, President of Donohoe Hospitality, standing indoors near a window before the Real Safety D.C. roundtable.

Real Safety D.C.: Faith, Community and Healing Beyond Incarceration In partnership with Public Welfare Foundation’s Real Safety D.C.education campaign, The Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark-Barnes hosted a one-hour roundtable as part of the paper’s Let’s Talk video series. Held at the Lankford Auditorium inside the historic True Reformer Building on U Street NW, the discussion brought together […]

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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Dec. 4-7 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/december-community-events-district/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/december-community-events-district/#respond Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1241482

The Washington Informer Calendar offers a variety of events in the District, ranging from holiday celebrations and parades to educational workshops, family programs, and food assistance opportunities.

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