Jury Selection and a Family Member-Turned-Informant in Ward 8 D.C. Councilmember White’s Bribery Trial
On the morning of Sept. 15, the prosecution and defense made opening statements before a jury of 14, the racial and gender composition of which is: one Latina, three Black women and two Black men, five white women and…
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A Royal Visit to the Anacostia Art Gallery
Chief Nana Yaw Mosi Boateng II visited the Anacostia Art Gallery on Sept. 13, 2026, to celebrate African heritage and culture alongside Queen Mother Nana Botwe…
Fighting for Her Health, Her Home and Her Day in Court
Ella Lee, a former supervisor, navigated a complex web of legal disputes involving workers’ compensation, unemployment benefits, and medical…
National Newspaper Publishers Association Offers Call to Action Ahead of CBCF Annual Legislative Conference
The National Newspaper Publishers Association held a reception on Sept. 14 to honor the legacy of the Black Press…
After Shaw Community Center’s Closure, a Chance for New Programming
Following the closure of the Shaw Community Center due to financial struggles and leadership disputes, a new organization called…
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Business
Maryland Home Sales Retreat as Listings Plunge and Buyers Face Fewer Choices
Maryland’s housing market experienced a late-summer slowdown in August 2026, characterized by falling home sales and a sharp decline in new listings despite rising median prices.
D.C. Landlords to Pay $9.3 Million to Settle Rent-Price Collusion Case
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced that JBG Smith and Mid-America Apartments agreed to pay $9.3 million to settle allegations of unlawful coordination to inflate…
Black Americans Have Doubts About the U.S. Food System
A new report from Word In Black’s Insights & Research Division revealed that Black Americans face significant economic and structural barriers to accessing healthy food…
Bill Gates Is Giving Away $200 Billion. Russell Simmons Wants Black America in the Conversation
Russell Simmons challenged Bill Gates to apply a portion of his pledged $200 billion philanthropic commitment to supporting Black American institutions like the Black Press…
First the Gulf, Now the Lake: Trump Renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” amid intensifying trade tensions and retaliatory tariff threats from Canada.
This week’s issue & Special Sections
DMV
From Potential to Purpose: Leaders of Tomorrow Shapes Generations of DMV Youth
For over 30 years, the Washington, D.C., chapter of the National Black MBA Association’s Leaders of Tomorrow program has provided local high school students with leadership…
Native Prince Georgian Promotes Pursuing Passions With Afro Plus Fest
Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy and Afro Plus Fest founder Michael Awasonya highlighted the cultural and economic significance of the three-day festival held at…
Afro Plus Fest Returns to DMV for Three-Day Celebration of Black Music and Culture
Afro Plus Fest is set to return to the Northwest Stadium Complex in Landover, Maryland, for a three-day celebration of global Black music and culture…
A DC Masterpiece of Business, Community and Washington, D.C. – Mrs. Virginia Ali
The Washington, D.C., chapter of the National Black MBA Association will present the Catherine W. LeBlanc Legacy Award to Virginia Ali, co-founder of Ben’s Chili…
D.C. Has Nation’s Highest Unemployment Rate. For Black Workers, It Tops 10%
Washington, D.C., recorded the nation’s highest overall unemployment rate in the first quarter of 2026, driven largely by federal workforce cuts that pushed Black unemployment…
Money Talk
Financial education series dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap.
Prince George’s County
New Carrollton City Council Votes 4-1 to Remove Mayor Phelecia Nembhard
The New Carrollton City Council voted 4-1 to remove Mayor Phelecia Nembhard from office over allegations of violating a hiring freeze, setting the stage for a…
System, Families Rally After 10,000 Students Lack Bus Routes During PGCPS Opening Week
Prince George’s County Public Schools addressed significant transportation failures during the start of the 2026-2027 school year by appointing acting director Dr. Mark Fossett and…
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Greenbelt FBI Headquarters
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot cancel plans to relocate the FBI’s new headquarters to Greenbelt, Maryland, citing violations of the Administrative…
Superintendent Shawn Joseph Shares Plans, Goals for the Future of PGCPS
Prince George’s County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph aims to drive student growth during the 2026-2027 school year through new literacy and math initiatives,…
Annual Negro League All-Star Game to Celebrate Legacy, Honor Women
The Negro League Legends Hall of Fame is scheduled to host the annual Negro League East-West All-Star baseball game on Aug. 29 at Prince George’s…
Community
Racial Healing in Black America: What the Data Tells Us
This report explores how Black Americans define racial healing, where they experience the deepest harms, and what they believe is needed to move the country forward,…
Once More With Culture: Afro Plus Fest Returns
Afro Plus Fest drew an estimated 120,000 attendees to Prince George’s County, Maryland, during Labor Day Weekend to celebrate African and Caribbean culture through music,…
At 43 Years Old, KanKouran Positions Next Generation to Preserve African Dance and Culture
KanKouran Dance Company celebrated its 43rd anniversary with the annual concert Sunugaal: Our Boat, highlighting its multi-generational legacy of West African drumming and dance in…
Defend D.C.: Council Member Robert White to Take Statehood Fight on the Road
D.C. Council member Robert White launched the Defend DC initiative and the DC51 Leadership PAC to build a Democratic majority in Congress and protect District…
Afro Plus Fest Plans Continue After Storms Cause Damage Across Prince George’s
Afro Plus Fest is scheduled to proceed as planned at Northwest Stadium from Friday through Sunday despite recent storm damage in Prince George’s County.
Let’s Talk
Video | Clearing the Air: How DC Is Working Toward Fully Electrifying Transportation by 2045
Washington, D.C., has committed to fully electrifying its transportation sector by 2045, but what will it take to reach that goal? Watch: Washington Informer reporter Mya…
Late Night Hype Creates a Safe Space for Teens in Washington, D.C.
The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation’s Late Night Hype program returned for its fifth season on June 5, 2026, with a kickoff event at…
Video: D.C. Voter Guide Helps Seniors Navigate Ranked Choice Voting
As the June 16 primary approaches, AARP D.C., the League of Women Voters D.C., and the D.C. Board of Elections have joined forces to create…
DCision 2026 Debate Video: A Brief Look at the Mayoral and Delegate Debates
The Washington Informer, in partnership with the DC Democratic State Committee (DC Dems), the Washington Association of Black Journalists, the Greater Washington Black Chamber of…
Video: Real Safety D.C. Roundtable – Level Setting on Public Safety in Washington, D.C.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW250xKBx1M In partnership with the Public Welfare Foundation and its Real Safety D.C. education campaign, The Washington Informer hosted a powerful discussion exploring how communities…
LIFESTyle
MC Lyte Is Taking the Long Way to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Ahead of her November 14 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, hip-hop pioneer MC Lyte will embark on a 12-market ‘Road to the Hall of Fame Tour’ starting Oct. 11 in Brooklyn.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 10-14
Upcoming events in the DMV area for the week of September 10 through September 13 include a Black Broadway history dinner, several musical tributes, the…
Lonnie Bunch Leaves Smithsonian After Months of White House Pressure Over How America Tells Its History
Lonnie G. Bunch III has resigned as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian Institution following intense pressure from the Trump administration regarding the portrayal of…
D.C. Kicks Off 10th Annual 202Creates Month
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment are launching the 10th annual 202Creates Month to celebrate the District’s…
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 3-7
The Washington, D.C., area will host a variety of Labor Day weekend events, including the DC JazzFest Downtown, the DC State Fair, and the 55th…
