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The ��app Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes celebrates the 60th anniversary of the newspaper during a gala held at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Northwest D.C. on March 28. (Kea Dupree/ ��app Gala Photographer)

��app 60th Anniversary Gala: A Celebration of Milestones, Legacies, Culture

by Jada Ingleton and Demarco Rush March 31, 2025March 31, 2025

The ��app’s 60th Anniversary Legacy Gala celebrated six decades of the Black-owned news outlet and the contributions of family businesses to the District’s history and culture, with a panel, photo exhibit and award presentations showcasing years of community service and allegiance to uplifting the District.

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

Black Experience

The ��app at 60: ‘If It is to Be, It is Up to Me’

by James Wright Jr. and Micha Green March 26, 2025March 27, 2025

**FILE** ��app Managing Editor Micha Green is excited to continue the publication’s 60-year legacy of publishing positive stories that resist racism and uplifts the Black community. (Anthony Tilghman/The ��app)

Freedom Writers Forever: Uplifting Reporting as Powerful Resistance

by Micha Green March 26, 2025March 31, 2025

��app Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes with her father Dr. Calvin Rolark, founder of the publication. Rolark Barnes is continuing her father’s Black Press publishing legacy, with the media outlet celebrating 60 years. (WI file photo)

Black Experience, Black History

Born to Publish: Continuing the Black Press Legacy

by Micha Green March 26, 2025March 31, 2025

With the “Lockridge” name being synonymous with political and civic activism in Ward 8, Stefan Lockridge is working to ensure his family’s legacy continues. (Courtesy photo)

Black Experience

Stefan Lockridge Carries Forth Family Legacy of Community Activism

by James Wright Jr. March 26, 2025March 27, 2025

Dr. Calvin W. Rolark Sr. (Courtesy photo)

A Landmark Year: The Rise of The ��app

by Mya Trujillo and Jada Ingleton March 26, 2025March 31, 2025

60 Years Strong: Reflecting on The ��app’s Enduring Legacy

by Jada Ingleton March 26, 2025March 31, 2025

**FILE** A performance during DC Jazz Festival at The Wharf in September 2022. The ��app is a regular media partner for the annual DC Jazz Festival and covers related programming. (Roy Lewis/The ��app)

Arts Appreciators: Local Artistic Leaders, Celebrate Six Decades of The Informer

by Brenda C. Siler and Micha Green March 26, 2025March 27, 2025

**FILE** ��app Managing Editor Micha Green (seated right) with students from Archbishop Carroll’s Jim Vance Media Program in February 2023. (WI photo)

Highlighting The Informer’s Passion for Education, Building Future Storytellers

by Hamil R. Harris March 26, 2025March 27, 2025

**FILE** D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (left) holds the key to the city after presenting it to Washington Football Franchise legend Darrell Green (center). Antonio the Cuban Cigar Smoker holds the proclamation for Green as Mitch Rales celebrates. Green says The Informer has provided “invaluable” sports coverage. (Robert R. Roberts/The ��app)

Athletic Leaders Laud 60 Years of Dedicated Sports Reporting

by Ed Hill March 26, 2025March 31, 2025