Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr.

A Rastafari Garveyite in Love with Mama Liberia| Grassroots Journalist-Educator | Author | Staff Writer at @washinformer| Host: @WPFWDC's The AllEyesOnDC Show

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

Habari Gani? On the second day of Kwanzaa, I present my first-ever published book. Purchase your copy today and learn about my journey as a Pan-Africanist troddding through the Babylon system.

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

TODAY: 2026 independent mayoral candidate Dr. Rhonda Hamilton, the child of a U.S. vet, will appear on @WPFWDC's The AllEyesOnDC Show.

Make sure y'all tune in at 5pm EST on 89.3 FM.

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

A much needed update.

[Candace Y.A. Montague @urbanbushwoman9]

It’s been nine months and we still don’t have any answers. Julian Bailey was shot and killed on Feb. 11 by the US Marshals. I have been investigating this case for the last 6 months hoping to get some clarification. Here’s a glimpse into my work. Article link is in the comments

[General Russell🇱🇷 @africanruss]

For over 20 years, we’ve been singing the same songs, shedding the same tears, and having the same conversations, with little to no effort from the government! How can we expect people who benefited politically or economically from 14 plus years of atrocities to lead us through healing? It is up to the next generation, us, to bring about this change through systemic reform!

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

NEW: This story about @CMJamalHoltz had to stand alone. It includes the voice of @FriendshipPCS' Patricia Brantley.

Check it out and be on the lookout for The @WashInformer Collins D.C. Council Report later this week. https://t.co/bPOqi6o4bu

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

@suggswriter Many more years brother.

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

NEW: Fresh from her electoral victory, @Janeese4DC seeks options for Poplar Point development, questions viability of Therme US as an economic anchor.

My @WashInformer article explains that and the CBA currently in the works. https://t.co/SbiMUt1aCl

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

Fullgrats!

[Shawn Yancy @ShawnYancyTV]

After 30+ years in journalism, I’m deeply honored to receive the 2026 WABJ Lifetime Achievement Award. Recognition from my peers makes this especially meaningful. Thank you, WABJ, and to the DMV community for your trust. My journey continues! WE have more stories to tell!!

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

ICYMI: Former @OSSEDC Hanseul Kang will serve as superintendent of @KIPP_DC, starting Dec. 7. @WashInformer

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

Be on the lookout for an upcoming edition of The @WashInformer Collins D.C. Council Report.

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

NEW: With even fewer Black native Washingtonians on the council in 2027, what's in store for a constituency that's been displaced?

My latest for @WashInformer, with a recap of election night and the latest in the @DCDemocrats/@chenderson squabble. https://t.co/9tucHJGW6I

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

ICYMI

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

@RobertWhite_DC @WashInformer @RobertWhite_DC resigned from the council in deference to a 1970 law forbidding D.C. delegate candidates from holding an office on "day of... election."

White's opps are STG candidate @guerillartist and Rep candidate Denise Rosado. The winner succeeds @EleanorNorton.

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

Today is Election Day! Check out my (slight) throwback pic of former council member @RobertWhite_DC at his farewell event.

White made note of the decimated D.C. native caucus on the council, calling on the body to be more cognizant of that pop in policy decisions. @WashInformer

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

FYI: I'm one of nine reporters scheduled to ask write-in Prince George's County executive candidate @TonyaSweatPGC some questions during a reporters' roundtable hosted by @bsalmondc and @MimiTVA.

Make sure y'all tap in today between 10am and 11:30am. https://t.co/uYw0zEmI70

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

@SharonElizaDC Not only did you deny access, you evoked the delegate's name after never honoring our previous requests to talk to her. And btw, the story wasn't "corrected." The accusation from the constituent stayed the same. You cried tears when I questioned your halfbaked information.

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

@SharonElizaDC I'm posting about your denial of a request that I made a couple months ago. You keep talking about the other situation where, again, you cried Karen tears. Stay focused.

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

Praying for a better relationship with our new congressional rep's office in 2027. @SharonElizaDC did our Warrior on the Hill dirty earlier this year. SMH.

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

NEW: One housing advocate laments @CMRobertWhiteDC's resignation amid deliberation of tenant-centered legislation.

My @WashInformer story explains, with a preview into @DCDemocrats appt process for a successor. https://t.co/3edaGuwvT5

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

@chenderson @CMRobertWhiteDC FYI: attempts to reach @chenderson this afternoon were unsuccessful.

[Sam Plo Kwia Collins, Jr. @SamPKCollins]

A party insider who requested anonymity said the person allegedly interfering in this process is @chenderson.

Henderson, an independent, has been seeking council support for appt to the Dem at-large seat left vacant w/ @CMRobertWhiteDC's resignation, the insider said.

[DC Dems @DCDemocrats]

For Immediate Release. DC Democratic Party: There is One Path to the At-Large Seat.