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Improving 21st-century literacy among children and adults in Metropolitan Washington D.C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Washington Informer Charities was founded by Dr. Calvin W. Rolark, Sr. in 1989. We honor him for his commitment to promoting literacy and self-esteem among D.C., Maryland, and Virginia residents by\u00a0publishing and promoting positive news and events to enrich and educate the communit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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