“I join Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Mayor Muriel Bowser, and the DC Council in impressing upon members of Congress that forcing the District to spend at fiscal year 2024 levels would have a $1 billion negative impact on critical operations."

“Even before there was an expulsion, I’ve been working with other folks in my communities [telling them] we need to stand up as a people,” Bunn told The Informer.

“I’ve been going to Advisory Neighborhood Commission meetings [asking commissioners to] hold some forums so we can figure out what our priorities are and make sure that the mayor and the council hear them.”  

For the world, the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) was a nationwide gathering...However, for those from the DMV, the national gathering was also a moment for local leaders to go to Chicago for information and inspiration, so that they’re able to mobilize the people back home.

“The call-to-action is to actually go out to battleground states and help knock doors, to phone bank, to text, to write letters to those undecided...“We can’t sit home. There’s too much on the line"...said Bunn.

While the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington was billed as a national event, a number of area locals came to... commemorate history and forge a path forward.

Sheila Bunn, a political leader in Ward 8, cited the 1913 women’s vote march as an indication of Delta’s history of activism as one of the main reasons why she attended the event. “We are doing it again,” Bunn said. “Delta is strong for fighting for civil, human and women’s rights and we will keep on marching.”

The Banneker 40th anniversary alumni celebration marked the launch of the Banneker Alumni Society, an effort to energize Banneker’s alumni network around further supporting the school. 

Sheila Bunn, a 1990 alumna and member of the 40th anniversary planning committee, told The Informer that... “We have students from all eight wards, some who need additional support... The Banneker Alumni Society wants to be that bridge."

The Academy has been designed to increase the number of women of color, particularly those who reside in the chapter’s service area of Wards 5, 7 and 8, in the District’s public policy development.

“What we offer is near and dear to my heart, said Bunn. I decided to do it out of the memory of my father, James Bunn, who was a political activist in Ward 8 and because I am a Black female. I want to help inspire and motivate women of color. We need more women of color in elected office.”

The James Bunn family has lived in Ward 8 for decades and they have gotten involved in its civic and political affairs, said Sheila Bunn, eldest child of James and Linda Bunn.

“Public service has been and continues to be a family affair for us,” Sheila said. “Public service means being a voice in your community, neighborhood and block and trying to make things better for everyone. It also means making sure everyone has a seat at the table and improving conditions in your neighborhood."

Six newly elected officers of the Bellevue Neighborhood Citizens Association were sworn in Saturday by Ward 8 Councilman Trayon White. A standing-room-only crowd witnessed the event which took place at the William O. Lockridge/Bellevue Library.

The officers include Kemi Morten, president; Sheila Bunn, vice president; Jacqueline Kinlow, treasurer; Cornelia Harris, recording secretary; Jaren Hill Lockridge; corresponding secretary and Samuel Thomas, assistant treasurer.