Urban News Service Archives - The Washington Informer

Samuel L. Jackson (center) leads a star-studded cast in "The Banker." (Courtesy of Apple TV)

‘The Banker’ Offers Inspiring True Story With Great Performances

by WI Guest AuthorMay 6, 2020December 21, 2021

The true story of two Black entrepreneurs drives “The Banker,” an inspiring story of rising above limitations to succeed in America.

Kenyan health care workers demand better pay and benefits amid the COVID-19 pandemic on April 24. (Maureen Ojiambo/Urban News Service)

Kenyan Health Professionals Threaten Strike Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

by WI Guest AuthorMay 6, 2020December 21, 2021

**FILE** The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Linda Greene’s D.C. marijuana dispensary, Anacostia Organics, brought out city officials including Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 8 D.C Council member Trayon White. (Courtesy photo)

Calming Community Amid COVID-19, Cannabis Entrepreneur Sees Spike in Sales

by WI Guest AuthorApril 22, 2020December 21, 2021

Vada O. Manager, the founder of Manager Global Holdings, has investments in industries as varied as Hollywood and parking services. (Courtesy photo)

Black Experience, Business

Vada Manager: From Ghetto Streets to Wall Street

by WI Guest AuthorApril 15, 2020December 21, 2021

Kenny Westray founded We Are One after surviving both a shooting and stabbing. (Courtesy photo)

Black Experience

Kenny Westray Eludes Death Twice — Now a Go-To Designer for NBA Players

by WI Guest AuthorApril 15, 2020December 21, 2021

From left: Siblings David, Deneen and Coral Brown started growing grapes on the family's property in 1995. (Courtesy of Brown Estate Winery)

Business, Lifestyle

Family Celebrates 25 Years as Napa Valley’s Only Black-Owned Vineyard

by WI Guest AuthorApril 1, 2020December 21, 2021

Najah Aziz and Jasmin Ashley (Courtesy of Najah Aziz)

Black Experience, Business

Hairstylist on Crusade to Turn Black Salons into Business Powerhouses

by WI Guest AuthorFebruary 26, 2020December 21, 2021

Marvina Robinson (Courtesy photo)

Black Experience, Business

Grit and Ambition Fuel Brooklyn Woman’s Quest to Make French Champagne for Americans

by WI Guest AuthorFebruary 26, 2020December 21, 2021

Nikki Giovanni (Courtesy of Curtis Bunn/Urban News Service)

Black Experience, Lifestyle

Nikki Giovanni’s Latest Poem: ‘Vote’

by WI Guest AuthorFebruary 26, 2020December 21, 2021

Sony Executive Karen Rupert Toliver and producer Matthew A. Cherry accept the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film on Feb. 9 at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. (Courtesy of Troy Harvey)

Black Experience, Lifestyle

‘Hair Love’ Oscar Win Essential to Blacks’ Fight Against Prejudice

by WI Guest AuthorFebruary 12, 2020December 21, 2021