Roy Lewis Archives - The Washington Informer

**FILE** Howard University’s 100th homecoming celebration continues through Oct. 20, exemplifying the institution’s cultural contributions and legacy, and highlighting the week of programming as a place for African Americans to reflect, collaborate and foster the next generation of Black leaders. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

Howard Homecoming Creates Community, Celebrates Black Excellence, Fosters Next Generation of African American Leaders

by Jada Ingleton October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

Howard University’s 100th homecoming celebration is a time to celebrate the university’s rich legacy, legacy of excellence, and commitment to educating Black minds, with events such as the annual parade, football game, Royal Court Coronation, Greek Step Show, Student Fashion Show, Bison Madness pep rally, and Yardfest.

**FILE** Dr. Calvin Rolark, founder and first publisher of The Washington Informer, with his daughter Denise Rolark Barnes, current publisher of the newspaper. (WI photo)

The Washington Informer at 60: ‘If It Is to Be, It Is Up to Me’

by James Wright Jr. October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

**FILE** Washington Informer photographer Roy Lewis (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Legendary Photographer Roy Lewis Honored by the National Association of Black Journalists at Chicago Convention

by Hamil R. Harris August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Washington Informer photographer Roy Lewis poses with the statue of his former boss, the late John H. Johnson, at the unveiling of a Johnson statue in Arkansas City, Arkansas.

Statue Honoring Renowned Publisher John H. Johnson Unveiled in Arkansas City

by Stacy M. Brown November 13, 2023November 17, 2023

Thousands gathered around the nation, leading up to a celebration of life in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 1 for the Honorable Bishop C.M. “Sweet Daddy” Bailey at God’s White House of the United House of Prayer. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Faith

United House of Prayer Bishop Dr. C.M. Bailey Laid to Rest After National Funeral

by Hamil R. Harris and Roy Lewis September 6, 2023September 7, 2023

Rev. Roderick Lewis, pastor of the New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church in Natchez, Mississippi, and volunteers load items to ship to Rolling Fork. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Churches Offer Hope, Support After Devastating Mississippi Tornadoes

by Hamil R. Harris May 3, 2023May 4, 2023

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Editor's Column

EDITOR’S COLUMN: Call Us Seniors, Seasoned or Just Plain Old But Experience Still Makes the Difference

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Clockwise from bottom left: Joseph Gilchrist, C.C. Ford, Ms. District of Columbia Vanella Alise Jackson-Crawford, Harry Thomas Jr. and Stacie Mack and Evelyn Spriggs Ford celebrate the 100th birthday of Ford in northeast D.C. on Nov. 30. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Many Thanks!

by WI Editorial Staff February 2, 2022February 2, 2022

A familiar street in the District now bears the name Black Lives Matter. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Protest Against Police Brutality

by Shevry Lassiter June 11, 2020June 11, 2020

The Rev. Dr. Timothy Stewart (center), PNBC 58th president, kicked off the 58th Annual Session at the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church along with two of his trusted allies. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Faith, Religion

58th Annual Progressive National Baptist Convention Meets in ATL

by WI Guest Author August 14, 2019December 21, 2021