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April 2022. Volume 8. Issue 4.
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WINNER OF THREE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS D.C. AWARDS
Vol. 57, No. 28 • April 28 - May 4, 2022
District Celebrates First Graduating Class of Jim Vance Media Program Archbishop Carroll’s Vance Scholars Prepare for Tomorrow Armed with State-of-the-Art Techniques D. Kevin McNeir WI Senior Editor
5 Graduating senior Ijeoma Okere. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)
Every once in a while, one individual makes such an impression on their community and the world, that even in death, their unquenchable spirit and commitment to excellence continue to live on – inspiring and encouraging others as they pursue their own dreams. Jim Vance, a beloved fixture in the D.C. media industry and one of the best at his craft as a television news anchor and report-
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5 Students in Archbishop Carroll High School’s Jim Vance Media Program received Legacy Awards for excellence in print or video projects on Saturday, April 23, during an evening labeled as “Simply the Best.” The video showcase and awards fundraiser also saluted the five students who will receive their high school diplomas and earn the distinction as the first graduating class (2022) in the program’s history. Pictured left to right: Zenobia Bey-Brave ’22; Stella Anani ‘ 24; Corbin Flaherty ‘ 22; Jamal Mungo ‘ 23; ZyJon McCoy ‘ 23; and Dionna Duncan ‘ 22. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)
Despite Challenges, McDuffie Garners Support for Attorney General Bid
A Young Adult Overcomes Literacy Hurdles at Local Charter School
James Wright WI Staff Writer
Sam P.K. Collins WI Staff Writer
Ward 5 D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, faced with the decision of the D.C. Board of Elections to remove him from the June 21 Democratic primary ballot in his quest for attorney general because he failed to fully qualify for the office, has asked the D.C. Court of Appeals for consideration. And along the way and with time running out, he has been encouraged by public support which
Within a matter of months, Usesike Brightwell has increased her reading stamina and developed a newfound interest in expanding her vocabulary and critically analyzing the texts she comes across in her studies, including George Takei’s “They Called Us Enemy.” Brightwell, 27, enrolled in Goodwill Excel Center at the beginning of the calendar year with the goal of acquiring her high school diploma. By the time she finishes the program next summer, Brightwell hopes to have
MC DUFFIE Page 5 5 Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie talks to DC voters. (Courtesy photo)
Celebrating 57 Years of Service / Serving More Than 50,000 Readers Throughout The
LITERACY Page 21 SPELLING BEE Page 12 Metropolitan Area
