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Sam P.K. Collins has nearly 20 years of journalism experience, a significant portion of which he gained at The Washington Informer. On any given day, he can be found piecing together a story, conducting youth writing workshops, or organizing for Pan-African self-determination.

Sam, a millennial and former editor of WI Bridge, covers the D.C. Council, education, police-community engagement, developments in the African diaspora, and other topics of relevance to Black people.

This journey has been inspired by his experiences growing up, attending college and serving as an educator in Washington, D.C., what he calls Banneker City.

Also of significance to Sam’s professional and personal development in the Black Press is his adherence to the “race first” philosophy espoused by the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey and many others.

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**FILE** Marlon White (Courtesy photo via Chandler Rudiger)
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Marlon White Solidifies Reputation as Art Collector

by Sam P.K. CollinsDecember 18, 2023December 18, 2023
After suffering a medical emergency and falling into the pool at the Roosevelt Aquatic Center, Jazmin Jefferson is hospitalized, in critical condition, with what family members describe as substantial brain damage. Her family seeks answers. (Courtesy photo)
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Family Demands Answers from DPR as Lifeguard Lies in Hospital

by Sam P.K. CollinsDecember 15, 2023December 19, 2023
Incarcerated citizen Shameka Hayes casts her ballot during the Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC) election. Hayes was elected as 7F08 advisory neighborhood commissioner. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
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In Special Election, Shameka Hayes Elected as D.C. Jail Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner

by Sam P.K. CollinsDecember 15, 2023December 15, 2023
D.C. families scramble to get through the school lottery process as teachers, administrators and others notice how many residents east of the Anacostia River work to send their students to institutions in upper Northwest, as opposed to their by-right, neighborhood schools. (Courtesy of dcmoms.com)
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School Lottery Season Starts Amid Questions about Enrollment and Equity

by Sam P.K. CollinsDecember 13, 2023December 14, 2023
The D.C. Council's Committee of the Whole recently conducted a public hearing about chronic absenteeism, a major concern for many parents, teachers, law enforcement and government officials alike. (Courtesy photo)
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After Delay, D.C. Council Conducts Hearing on Chronic Absenteeism

by Sam P.K. CollinsDecember 13, 2023December 13, 2023
Representatives of the Washington Teachers' Union and D.C. Public Schools recently started negotiating the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement for thousands of public school teachers. (Courtesy photo)
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Washington Teachers’ Union, DCPS Start New Contract Negotiations

by Sam P.K. CollinsDecember 13, 2023December 13, 2023
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (right) shoots over Los Angeles forward Anthony Davis. (Abdullah J. Konte/The Washington Informer)
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Bowser, Council Chairman Fight to Keep Wizards, Capitals in D.C.

by Sam P.K. CollinsDecember 13, 2023December 14, 2023
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Martha’s Table Provides and Informs About Healthy Foods This Winter

by Sam P.K. CollinsDecember 13, 2023December 13, 2023
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New Council Legislation Aims for Universal Out-of-School Time Program

by Sam P.K. CollinsDecember 6, 2023December 8, 2023
Wendell Felder, president of the Ward 7 Democrats, announced his candidacy for the ward's seat on the D.C. Council. (Courtesy photo)
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Wendell Felder Announces Candidacy for Ward 7 D.C. Council Seat

by Sam P.K. CollinsDecember 6, 2023December 6, 2023

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