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Wanda Lockridge, the founder and chairwoman of the William O. Lockridge Community Foundation, talks to the audience at a forum while principal panelists William Haith, William Massey, Steve Miller, Shannon Woolery, and Informer journalist Sam P.K. Collins listen. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Education, Local

D.C. High School Principals Discuss School Safety

by James Wright Jr.August 9, 2023August 9, 2023

**FILE** Yellow police tape on the East Plaza with the Capitol dome in the background on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

EDITORIAL: Early Learning Leads to Positive Outcomes

by WI Web EditorJune 21, 2023June 21, 2023

Hours before the Senate's 81-14-1 vote of the RCCA disapproval resolution on March 8, a collective of grassroots organizations, advocates and elected officials march to the U.S. Capitol in support of the legislation and the ongoing fight for D.C. statehood. (Courtesy of Cleveland Nelson)

Black D.C. Residents Weigh In on Embattled Criminal Code Bill

by WI Web EditorMarch 9, 2023March 9, 2023

**FILE** Yellow police tape on the East Plaza with the Capitol dome in the background on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Youth Continue to Weigh In on Public Safety Issues

by Sam P.K. CollinsFebruary 28, 2023February 28, 2023

Family and friends of Karon Blake held a vigil in his Brentwood neighborhood. The 13-year-old was shot to death by a homeowner in northeast D.C. last week. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Young People Get Candid About Safety Concerns

by Sam P.K. CollinsJanuary 18, 2023February 3, 2023

A youth panel moderated by Jamal Holtz at the MLK Jr. Conversations and Crank Conference on Jan. 14 (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Moten Strikes the Right Note with Music-Filled Anti-Violence Conference

by Kayla BenjaminJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 2023

D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George (third from left) is calling for a cease-fire after two recent daytime shootings that critically injured three schoolchildren. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Ward 4 Council Member Calls for a Cease-Fire

by Sam P.K. CollinsJanuary 13, 2023January 13, 2023

Philip Pannell, Andy Shallal and William Lightfoot talk about stemming gun homicides in the District at the launch of the "Thou Shalt Not Kill" campaign at the Busboys & Poets in Ward 8. (Ja’mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Community Activists Relaunch ‘Thou Shalt Not Kill’ Campaign

by James Wright Jr.January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

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EDITORIAL: Will a Biblical Message Movement Save Lives?

by WI Web EditorJanuary 11, 2023January 11, 2023

From left: Thomas Blanton, Esq., Kenny Barnes and Raymond Bell talk about their efforts to quell violence in the District. (Marckell Williams/The Washimgton Informer)

Community Organizers and Local Leaders Issue Call for No Homicides During the Holidays

by Sam P.K. CollinsDecember 9, 2022December 9, 2022