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Winner Jordan White (right) and Jason Sanchez throw punches at each other during the title fight held at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 3. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)

White Scores Unanimous Decision to Highlight Fight Card

by Ed Hill August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Howard University’s Sports Management Camp, which recently completed its second year, has been working to expose minority youth to major opportunities. (Courtesy photo)

Howard University Camp Exposes Local Youth to Sports Management

by Ed Hill August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Walter Ray, founder of Education, Goals, Opportunity and Sports (EGOS), receives a donation from EGOS alumni Dante Baldeh. The organization is celebrating 30 years of providing opportunities for overlooked youth. (Courtesy of EGOS)

EGOS Celebrates 30 Years of Providing Opportunities for Overlooked Youth

by Ed Hill July 31, 2024August 1, 2024

The United States Postal Service and the Negro League Legends Hall of Fame are honoring legendary slugger Hank Aaron with a Forever stamp on Aug. 17 at the Prince George's County Stadium in Bowie, Maryland. (Courtesy of NLLLHOF)

Negro League Legends Hall of Fame and USPS Team Up to Honor Hank Aaron with Forever Stamp

by Richard D. Elliott July 29, 2024August 1, 2024

Simone Biles

Simone Biles Dominates Olympic Qualifying Round Despite Injury

by Stacy M. Brown July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Montgomery County Recreation Unveils A Statue Honoring Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes

by Skylar Nelson July 24, 2024July 29, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris visits Sycamore and Oak in Southeast D.C. on Aug. 4 to announce funding for Black businesses and historically underserved entrepreneurs. She also announced the winners of the $125 million American Rescue Plan-funded Capital Readiness Program awards competition. (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)

Kamala Harris for President

by Keith Boykin, Word In Black July 21, 2024July 22, 2024

The Washington Mystics’ Ariel Atkins, who scored a career-high 36 points in the game against the Las Vegas Aces on July 14, shoots a jumper, at the Entertainment and Sports Arena. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)

Atkins Pours in Career-High, Mystics Still Defeated by Las Vegas Aces

by Ed Hill July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

Positive Choices Football Camp celebrated its 20th anniversary with a gala and its annual youth football clinic, offering players of all ages important skills, training and mentorship from college and professional athletes. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

Positive Choices Football Camp Celebrates 20 Years

by Ed Hill July 10, 2024July 16, 2024

Khyree Jackson (Courtesy of @BowieDogFootball via Instagram)

NFL Rookie and Maryland Native Khyree Jackson, 24, Among 3 Killed in Car Crash

by Richard D. Elliott July 8, 2024July 8, 2024