Norton Statement on the Passing of Journalist George Wilson

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today released the following statement on the passing of her friend George Wilson, a veteran African-American journalist who covered national and local District of Columbia politics. Wilson will be eulogized on Monday, March 26, 2018, at Unity of Washington DC (1225 R St. NW) (10:00 a.m. viewing, 11:00 a.m. service).

"‘GW on the Hill' had a voice made for radio and a keen intelligence that always led his reporting to the truth. George was in many ways the father of Black press here on the Hill. He will be missed by thousands here who, like me, always looked forward to his reporting. George's legacy, especially on the Hill, is far-reaching and continues to live on."