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James Wright Jr. is the D.C. political reporter for the Washington Informer Newspaper. He has worked for the Washington AFRO-American Newspaper as a reporter, city editor and freelance writer and The Washington Post as a copy editor, in addition to reporting for the Informer. Working as a journalist in D.C. for 30-years, Wright has interviewed foreign leaders such as Libya's Moammar Quadafi and South Africa's Thabo Mbeki as well as a number of U.S. Black political leaders. He has traveled to nations such as Libya, Afghanistan, Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom and Italy to do his work.

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Donna Henry, owner of Soup Up in Northwest, admires an ad for her business. (WI photo)
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Soup’s On in D.C., Thanks to One Jamaican’s Devotion to Gourmet Broths

by James Wright Jr.October 6, 2021December 21, 2021
City leaders face challenges redrawing the District of Columbia’s ward boundaries. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inCommunity

As Redistricting Process Begins, Ward 6 Leaders Have their Say

by James Wright Jr.October 6, 2021December 21, 2021
Posted inCommunity

Funeral Expense Aid Available for Families of COVID-19 Victims

by James Wright Jr.October 6, 2021December 21, 2021
**FILE** Metropolitan Police Department vehicles (Courtesy photo)
Posted inCommunity

Bowser, Contee Announce Fall Crime Prevention Initiative

by James Wright Jr.October 1, 2021December 21, 2021
Muriel Bowser
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Bowser Announces RFPs for Housing and Economic Development Projects

by James Wright Jr.September 30, 2021December 21, 2021
Chanel Dickerson (Courtesy photo)
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Ten Black Women File Class-Action Lawsuit Alleging Racism, Sexism at MPD

by James Wright Jr.September 29, 2021December 21, 2021
Posted inBusiness

Five Creative Ways to Capitalize a Business

by James Wright Jr.September 29, 2021December 21, 2021
Renovated Franklin Square sparkles on K Street NW after a $21 million renovation. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)
Posted inCommunity

D.C.’s Franklin Park Reopens with a New Look for Everyone

by James Wright Jr.September 29, 2021December 21, 2021
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks during a Sept. 27 press conference to announce an extension of the city's ticket amnesty program.
Posted inCommunity

Bowser Extends D.C.’s Ticket Amnesty Program to Dec. 31

by James Wright Jr.September 27, 2021December 21, 2021
A sea of white flags on the National Mall commemorate Americans who have died of coronavirus-related illnesses. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)
Posted inCoronavirus, Covid-19, National

White Flags on National Mall Symbolize 670,000 COVID-19 Deaths

by James Wright Jr.September 22, 2021December 21, 2021

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