Remembering James Wright

December 2, 2025

The Washington Informer has announced the death of longtime staff writer James L. Wright Jr. , who passed away in November 2025 at age 62 from natural causes.

Who is affected

James L. Wright Jr. (deceased)
Wright's family members
The Washington Informer staff and publication
AFRO-American Newspapers colleagues
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Lambda Chapter members
The Seat Pleasant community
Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes
Managing Editor Micha Green
The Washington, D.C. community that Wright covered

What action is being taken

The Washington Informer team members are working with Wright's family to gather details about his death
Law enforcement officials have confirmed his cause of death

Why it matters

James Wright was a passionate and fearless journalist who dedicated over three decades to documenting stories about Black political leaders and the Washington, D.C. community. His extensive international reporting experience and local community coverage made him an invaluable voice in journalism, particularly for uplifting and informing the community that The Washington Informer serves. His loss creates a significant void in local journalism and represents the passing of an experienced reporter who bridged international and local news coverage.

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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