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Hamil Harris is an award-winning journalist who worked at the Washington Post from 1992 to 2016. During his tenure he wrote hundreds of stories about the people, government and faith communities in the Greater Washington Area. Hamil has chronicled the Million Man March, the Clinton White House, the September 11 attack, the sniper attacks, Hurricane Katrina, the campaign of President Barack Obama and many other people and events.

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Bishop T.D. Jakes preached on Jan. 5 and Jan. 6 during the New Year's revival at First Baptist Church of Glenarden. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inFaith, Hamil R. Harris, Religion

T.D. Jakes Preaches Pivoting, Briefly Addresses Rumors at New Year’s Revival

by Hamil R. HarrisJanuary 10, 2024January 10, 2024
Archbishop George Augustus Stallings expects to stir up the Christian community with his new book “Beyond the Zoom: The Afterlife.” (Courtesy photo)
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Breakaway Catholic Bishop Starts New Debate Over Heaven and Hell

by Hamil R. HarrisJanuary 3, 2024January 4, 2024
As part of the church's Christmas tradition, Shiloh Baptist Church in Northwest D.C. presented Handel's “Messiah” for the 84th year.
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Shiloh Baptist Church Presents Handel’s ‘Messiah’ for the 84th Year

by Hamil R. HarrisDecember 20, 2023December 21, 2023
The Rev. Wallace Charles Smith delivers the eulogy during Maudine Cooper’s funeral at Shiloh Baptist Church on Dec. 15. (Hamil R. Harris/The Washington Informer)
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Maudine Cooper Remembered as One of D.C.’s ‘Brightest Lights’

by Hamil R. HarrisDecember 18, 2023December 18, 2023
Faith leaders from Wards 7, 8 and across the District gathered at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Southeast D.C. for the Ward 7 and 8 Joint Clergy and Faith Leaders Breakfast Meeting. (Marckell Williams/The Washington Informer)
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Ward 7 and 8 Faith and Community Leaders Craft New Ideas to Stop Youth Violence

by Hamil R. HarrisDecember 13, 2023December 13, 2023
Several gospel music greats gathered to celebrate the legendary Richard Smallwood on Nov. 30. (Hamil R. Harris/The Washington Informer)
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Richard Smallwood Celebrates 75th Birthday with Concert Featuring Gospel Legends

by Hamil R. HarrisDecember 1, 2023February 5, 2024
Minister Deon Booker preaches at Suitland Road Church of Christ during the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Gospel Meeting. (Hamil R. Harris/The Washington Informer)
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Mid-Atlantic Gospel Meeting Marks Joyful Return

by Hamil R. HarrisNovember 29, 2023November 29, 2023
At-Large Council member Robert White presents a resolution in honor of Sandra Butler-Truesdale’s service to the District, to her daughter and grandson Tonya Butler-Truesdale and Logan Butler Henderson. Hundreds gathered in the Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater for the celebration of life for D.C. musical historian the Rev. Sandra Butler-Truesdale on Nov. 15. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)
Posted inCommunity, Hamil R. Harris, Obituary

Hundreds Gather at Kennedy Center to Celebrate the Rev. Sandra Butler-Truesdale

by Hamil R. HarrisNovember 16, 2023November 17, 2023
Maudine Cooper, who served as president and CEO of the Greater Washington Urban League for 23 years, has died. (Courtesy of History Makers)
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Remembering Local Civil Rights Leader Maudine Cooper

by Hamil R. HarrisNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023
Over the past two years, 425 guns were returned during a gun buyback, resulting in $52,260 gifted to the community in exchange for those weapons being taken off the streets. (Courtesy of Zion Church)
Posted inFaith, Hamil R. Harris, Religion

First Baptist of Glenarden and Zion Church Partner with the Prince George’s Police Gun Buyback Program

by Hamil R. HarrisNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023

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