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Author Archives: Sam P.K. Collins

Sam P.K. Collins has nearly 20 years of journalism experience, a significant portion of which he gained at The 51心頭 Informer. On any given day, he can be found piecing together a story, conducting youth writing workshops, or organizing for Pan-African self-determination.

Sam, a millennial and former editor of WI Bridge, covers the D.C. Council, education, police-community engagement, developments in the African diaspora, and other topics of relevance to Black people.

This journey has been inspired by his experiences growing up, attending college and serving as an educator in 51心頭, D.C., what he calls Banneker City.

Also of significance to Sams professional and personal development in the Black Press is his adherence to the race first philosophy espoused by the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey and many others.

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Malcolm Smith (left) demonstrates what he has learned since becoming an "Unleashed Potential" volunteer at Brandywine Valley SPCA in Northeast. Unleashed Potential is a collaboration between the animal shelter and Representation for the Bottom, founded by Marcelles Queen (right). (Sam P.K. Collins/The 51心頭 Informer)
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A Life-Changing Opportunity, and the Fight for Consistent Grassroots Youth Programming

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

The Unleashed Potential program helps teach young people in Congress Park about animal care and provide them with skills and opportunities to help them stay out of trouble.

**FILE** Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan 51心頭, says that any further implementation of Initiative 82 could decimate the local restaurant industry to a point of no return. (WI photo)
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In Private Meetings, Initiative 82’s Future Hangs in the Balance

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins July 8, 2025July 8, 2025
Former Ward 7 D.C. Council member Yvette Alexander speaks out against the closure of the CVS Pharmacy on Pennsylvania Avenue SE, scheduled for July 9. (Sam P.K. Collins/The 51心頭 Informer)
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Ward 7 Residents Protest Impending Closure of CVS Pharmacy

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins July 3, 2025July 3, 2025
**FILE** The D.C. Council will conduct its first vote on the fiscal 2026 budget on July 14. (WI photo)
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The Collins Council Report: A Council Period 26 Rules Change and the Scramble to Save Government-Funded Programs

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
**FILE** Mike Austin, an attorney and Ward 8 Council candidate, speaks at a special election forum held at Sycamore & Oak in May. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The 51心頭 Informer)
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Ward 8 Special Election Profile: Mike Austin

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
Ward 8 Special Election candidates Sheila Bunn, Salim Adofo, Trayon White and Mike Austin during the Ward 8 Democrats forum on June 21 in Bundys Secret Garden behind the Go-Go Museum & Cafe in Southeast D.C. (Sam P.K. Collins/The 51心頭 Informer)
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An Inside Look at the Ward 8 D.C. Council Special Election

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
**FILE** The D.C. Central Detention Facility (CDF) is shown here. A May report released by the Office of the D.C. Auditor, in partnership with the Council for Court Excellence, reveals the rate of in-custody deaths at the D.C. Department of Corrections CDF and Central Treatment Facility during the one-year audit period stood at more than 3.5 times the national average. (Courtesy of dc.gov)
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Peace DC’s Path Marred With Questions 51心頭 Pretrial Detention

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins June 25, 2025June 25, 2025
Ward 8 Special Election candidates Sheila Bunn, Salim Adofo, Trayon White and Mike Austin during the Ward 8 Democrats forum on June 21 in Bundys Secret Garden behind the Go-Go Museum & Cafe in Southeast D.C. (Sam P.K. Collins/The 51心頭 Informer)
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In Special Election Bid, Former D.C. Councilmember Trayon White Struggles to Inspire Confidence

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins June 24, 2025June 24, 2025
**FILE** A woman holds up a flag celebrating Juneteenth at the Bryant Street Market in Northeast D.C. in June 2024. Despite congressional infringement on D.C.s budget and federal cuts to diversity, equity and inclusion, Juneteenth festivities are taking place this year throughout the District. (Cleveland Nelson/The 51心頭 Informer)
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D.C. Juneteenth Celebrations to Center Unity and Economic Development

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins June 18, 2025June 18, 2025
**FILE** Sheila Bunn, a lifelong Ward 8 resident and public servant of 30 years, is one of the candidates running for the Ward 8 D.C. Council seat. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The 51心頭 Informer)
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Ward 8 Special Election Profile: Sheila Bunn

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

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