The Washington Informer Email Format
Newspaper PublishingDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The Washington Informer Newspaper Co., Inc. is a newspaper publisher based in Washington, DC, founded in 1964 by Dr. Calvin W. Rolark. It publishes a weekly paper focused on positive news about the African American community in the metropolitan Washington area. The publication reaches a multi-channel audience, including about 50,000 readers in print, more than 30,000 online visitors, and 7,500 weekly email subscribers, with a presence on social media. The organization sponsors community initiatives such as the Scripps National Spelling Bee in the District of Columbia and Prince George's County, along with the African American Heritage Tour held during Black History Month. Denise Rolark Barnes, the founder's daughter, serves as president and CEO, and in 2023 the company launched the Sincerely Health platform to promote well-being.