Denise Rolark Barnes is Publisher of The Washington Informer. @WashInformer
Joined April 2009
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Massive ticket presales for the Michael Jackson biopic 'MICHAEL' are exceeding expectations, setting it up for a record-breaking opening. washingtoninformer.com/micha…
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President Trump's attempt to end automatic citizenship for children born on American soil faces scrutiny in the Supreme Court. washingtoninformer.com/trump…
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Pick up your copy of this week’s Washington Informer or check it out online at @WashInformer Thank you!
3-5-2026 Informer Edition washingtoninformer.com/12458…
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Discover the importance of starting with vision in estate planning. Learn how faith and values can shape a clear and purposeful plan for the future. washingtoninformer.com/estat…
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13 Dec 2025
Discover a wide range of community events in the DMV, including concerts, cultural celebrations, service opportunities, and local performances. washingtoninformer.com/dc-ho…
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14 Dec 2025
DJ Aladdin wants you to join us on December 21 at Busboys and Poets Anacostia for The Best of The DMV Winners Celebration and Fundraiser.
Tickets: washingtoninformerevents.com…
#BestOfTheDMV #BOTDMV
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14 Dec 2025
Norton suggests, if enacted, neighborhoods meeting federal poverty and unemployment thresholds would qualify for targeted tax benefits designed to draw business activity, job creation, and long-term commercial stability.
14 Dec 2025
D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton introduces bill to designate low-income neighborhoods in Washington as federal Empowerment Zones for economic justice. washingtoninformer.com/norto…
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7 Oct 2025
If it’s possible to have “two right hands,” that’s what Beverly Perry has been to Mayor Bowser. Huge move in Mayor’s office!
7 Oct 2025
Top Advisor to @MayorBowser resigns. Beverly Perry, Bowser’s Senior Advisor and lead official on federal negotiations including RFK land transfer is leaving the administration. Perry has been by Bowser’s side since before she became mayor. @nbcwashington
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3 Oct 2025
Andy Shallal is a wonderful oral and written storyteller. Honored to be a part of this program and to wish my buddy Phil Pannell a Happy Birthday!
1 Oct 2025
Preceded by a tribute panel of Andy Shalall @Andy4DC, Kojo Nnamdi @Nnamdikid, frm newscaster Sam Ford & Denise Rolark Barnes @drolarkb
& well-wisher Brian Schwalb @DCAttorneyGen
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1 Sep 2025
Protest DC . Right now at 14th and U NW. Peyton Sherwood there handing out hundreds of his “Don’t Tread on DC” flags.
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14 Aug 2025
MPD is funded by local DC taxpayers. I will not allow a bill to progress that would force DC to fund a local police force for the president to use indefinitely. Rep. Ogles' bill is yet another extreme attack on DC home rule. This will not stand.
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14 Aug 2025
It's been four days since Trump took over MPD and deployed the National Guard, but I wanna give a high-five to the city's small-but-mighty corps of reporters and citizen journalists. It's easy to be down on the state of journalism, but local reporters still rise to the challenge.
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14 Aug 2025
The EO allowing MPD to share immigration information with feds is outrageous. My colleagues and I are discussing the legality of this move and what actions we can take. We are a city that welcomes all and protects our residents.
14 Aug 2025
BREAKING: DC Police Chief issues new executive orders allowing police to notify ICE about subjects not in custody, including during traffic stops and to help ICE in the transportation of detained suspects. @nbcwashington
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15 Aug 2025
D.C. residents, please join me & 18 former D.C. elected officials in speaking out against @realDonaldTrump's abuses of power regarding the Home Rule Act. We support @DCAttorneyGen's lawsuit filed this morning to stop Trump from violating our right to local control of our police.
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Denise Rolark Barnes retweeted
14 Aug 2025
We must band together, girded in our values. We cannot capitulate to this moment.
Housing Updates:
👉🏾 DC government is funding ride share and short term hotel stays for some residents cleared from encampments
👉🏾 All shelters will be open 24 hours
👉🏾 New York Ave Presbyterian is allowing unhoused neighbors to store their belongings
👉🏾 DC Shelter Hotline: 202-399-7093
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16 Aug 2025
We have a lot to be proud of in Washington, but what I am most proud of are our people and values.
And what I have seen over this past week is a city that knows how to stick together.
Read my full letter to DC residents:
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17 Jul 2025
🗞️ New issue out now! Catch up on top stories in politics, Local news, & more.
Pick up your copy or read online at WashingtonInformer.com. Stay informed, stay empowered.
#beinformed #budget2025 #DonaldTrump #BlackPress #DC #DMV #WashingtonDC ##ward8 #pbskids
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Denise Rolark Barnes retweeted
4 Jun 2025
The D.C. Council mulls restoration of programs eliminated in @MayorBowser's budget.
@BrianneKNadeau anticipates sanctuary city status staying intact.
@CMZParker5 suggests raising taxes on the top earners.
@CMLewisGeorgeW4 likens I-83 delay to a repeal. washingtoninformer.com/d-c-c…
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22 May 2025
D.C. Black Pride: 'It's More Than Just a Party' washingtoninformer.com/dc-bl… via @WashInformer #WashingtonDC
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28 Apr 2025
There's concern about African American artifacts being removed @smithsonian Today the museum issued its official statement. This is personal for me as my cousin, Jibreel Khazan, is one of the two still living members of the Greensboro Four. @WashInformer
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