{"id":1225773,"date":"2025-03-10T15:38:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T19:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/?page_id=1225773"},"modified":"2025-03-28T12:49:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T16:49:32","slug":"win-60-legacy-culture-vision","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/win-60-legacy-culture-vision\/","title":{"rendered":"WIN 60: Legacy, Culture + Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Our 60th Anniversary Legacy Gala will be a vibrant celebration in Washington, DC bringing together leaders, changemakers, and community voices to honor our rich history and inspire the next generation. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Washington Informer 60th Anniversary Gala: A Celebration of Milestones, Legacies, Culture<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Washington Informer’s 60th Anniversary Legacy Gala celebrated six decades of the Black-owned news outlet and the contributions of family businesses to the District’s history and culture, with a panel, photo exhibit and award presentations showcasing years of community service and allegiance to uplifting the District.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Washington Informer at 60: ‘If It is to Be, It is Up to Me’<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Washington Informer, a Black newspaper founded 60 years ago by Dr. Calvin Rolark, has continued to provide positive news to the Black community through its print and digital platforms, and has also served as a driving force for community engagement through various activities and programs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Freedom Writers Forever: Uplifting Reporting as Powerful Resistance<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Washington Informer will continue to tell stories of local activists, entrepreneurs, politicians, educators, artists, athletes, young people, organizations, programs and changemakers doing work to strengthen the world, and resist racism through uplifting storytelling and combating misinformation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Born to Publish: Continuing the Black Press Legacy<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

Denise Rolark Barnes and Larry Lee have spent decades running their family businesses, The Washington Informer and The Sacrament Observer, respectively, with dedication, passion and a commitment to serving the Black community.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Stefan Lockridge Carries Forth Family Legacy of Community Activism<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

Stefan Lockridge is being honored at the 60th Anniversary Gala for The Washington Informer for his selfless service and commitment to keeping his family’s legacy alive through community engagement, educational advocacy, and civic activism.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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A Landmark Year: The Rise of The Washington Informer\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

Dr. Calvin Rolark founded The Washington Informer in 1964, a pivotal time for civil rights and racial equality in America, to advocate for Black communities and preserve the Black Press’ mission.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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60 Years Strong: Reflecting on The Washington Informer’s Enduring Legacy\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Washington Informer, a legacy newspaper established in 1964, is celebrating its 60th anniversary and continues to serve the Black community with its commitment to truth-telling, equity, and social justice.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Arts Appreciators: Local Artistic Leaders, Celebrate Six Decades of The Informer<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Washington Informer has been a critical partner of DC Jazz Festival, Arena Stage, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, University of Maryland’s Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, and Smithsonian Institution, covering major performances, milestones, and events since its inception in 1964.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Highlighting The Informer’s Passion for Education, Building Future Storytellers<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Washington Informer has been a vital part of the Black Press for 60 years, providing educational outreach, partnering with local high schools and HBCUs, and uplifted education as a key tool toward equity and success.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Athletic Leaders Laud 60 Years of Dedicated Sports Reporting<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Washington Informer has been a key media outlet for sports coverage in the D.C. area, highlighting athletic achievements in Black communities and providing valuable exposure for non-traditional athletes.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Health Professionals Emphasize Importance of Promoting Overall Wellness Through The Informer<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Washington Informer has been a critical partner in reporting on health disparities facing African Americans, and has worked with organizations such as Whitman-Walker Health, Amerigroup DC, and Howard University Dental School to promote health empowerment in the community.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Global Leaders Emphasize Value of Coverage Across the African Diaspora<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Washington Informer has been covering the African Diaspora for 60 years, sharing stories of challenges, achievements and connections across the globe, and has even covered events such as the U.S.-Africa Summit and the Leon H. Sullivan Summit VII in Abuja, Nigeria.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Washington Informer Business Partners Celebrate Legacy of Service, Impact in D.C. and Beyond<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Washington Informer has been a vital partner for the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, and has been a force for truth and justice in the retellings of history for 60 years, and has helped to promote African American culture and preserve Black history.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Local Pastors Tout The Informer’s Value to the Community<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Washington Informer has been celebrating its 60th anniversary by highlighting its contributions to reporting on and partnering with faith leaders in the Black community, and has been a beacon of hope and light for the community since its founding in 1964.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Washington Informer Charities: A Culture of Leadership, Advocacy for Black D.C.<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Washington Informer Charities, a nonprofit established in 1989, works in partnership with The Washington Informer newspaper to advocate for the Black community, promote social justice, and recognize African American legacies in the DMV.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Millennial and Gen Zers Reflect on the Future of the Black Press<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

Black-owned publications and outlets continue to thrive, with young journalists like Jamari Tyree and Hazel Trice Edney leading the way, as they seek to tell authentic stories about Black people and preserve the legacy of the Black Press.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Celebrating 198 Years of The Black Press Telling Important, Untold Stories, Planning for the Future<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Black Press has been a trusted and valuable source of journalism and preserving narratives for 198 years, and continues to fight against misinformation and right-wing efforts to dismantle democracy.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Legacy Must Continue<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

Dr. Calvin W. Rolark founded The Washington Informer in 1964 to provide a voice for the Black community in D.C., which has continued to be a champion of civil rights, human rights, and self-determination for the District of Columbia.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Black Press Elevates Faith-Based Values, Institutions to Forward Mission for Democracy<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

Faith leaders and activists have come together to champion justice and civil rights, emphasizing the importance of the Black Press and the role of the church in uplifting the Black community.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Flowers, Family are Keys for Lee Flower and Card Shop Leader Stacie Lee Banks<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

Lee’s Flower and Card Shop Inc., founded by William and Winnifred Lee in 1945, has been honored by The Washington Informor for its dedication to the community and its family legacy, with its current president and CEO being Stacie Lee Banks, who is the third generation to run the business.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Adam Levin: The Latest Leader at Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

Adam Levin, grandson of the founders of Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center, has been honored by The Washington Informer for his contributions to the community and his role in continuing the family business into the 21st century.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Metropolitan AME Church Hosts Black Press Sunday Commemorating 198 Years of the Black Press and Celebrating The Washington Informer’s 60th Anniversary<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

Metropolitan AME Church is hosting Black Press Sunday on March 16, 2025, to celebrate the legacy of the Black Press and the 60th anniversary of The Washington Informer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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B. Doyle Mitchell Jr. Excels Like His Paternal Kin, Continues Family Legacy<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

B. Doyle Mitchell Jr., the CEO of Industrial Bank, has followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather by leading the bank and maintaining its position as the largest minority-owned commercial bank in the Washington metropolitan area.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ali Sons Continue Tradition of Ben’s Chili Bowl<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

Ben’s Chili Bowl, one of Washington’s most iconic restaurants and tourist attractions, has been run by the Ali family for over 60 years, with Virginia Ali and her three sons, Sage, Kamal, and Nizam, playing a key role in its success and growth.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cheryl A. Lofton Continues D.C. Tailoring Family Tradition<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t

Cheryl A. Lofton, the owner of Cheryl A. Lofton Tailoring in Northwest, has been improving and altering suits, jackets, and dresses for over three decades, continuing the family tradition of her grandfather Joe C. Lofton, who founded Lofton Custom Tailoring in 1939.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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