The March Returns. So Does the Fight for the Vote
Thousands gathered at the Lincoln Memorial on Friday for the 2026 March on Washington: Defend the Vote, an intergenerational event featuring leaders like Martin Luther King III and Al Sharpton to advocate for voting rights, economic dignity, and the…
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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 creative…
Lights Out: Study Finds Wards 7, 8 Disproportionately Affected by Light Pollution
A study by Darksky International revealed that residents in Washington’s Wards 7 and 8 face disproportionate levels of light…
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…
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Business
Trump’s Jobs Promise Meets the Numbers, and the Numbers Are Brutal
The U.S. lost 23,000 payroll jobs in July, contributing to growing criticism of President Donald Trump’s economic stewardship despite a stable 4.1% unemployment rate.
D.C. Could Collect $129 Million as Meta Pays Historic Price for Alleged Harm to Children
D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced a multistate settlement with Meta Platforms Inc. that will provide millions of dollars for youth mental health programs…
Target’s Latest Bullseye of Outrage: Costume Evokes Blackface
Target issued a formal apology and removed a controversial $25 Halloween costume from its inventory after facing widespread backlash for imagery resembling historical Blackface minstrelsy.
U.S.-Canada Trade War Lands at D.C.’s Checkout Counter
President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion in Canadian goods, prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to promise a “dollar for dollar” response…
Actor Morris Chestnut Brings Sable Bourbon to D.C.
Actor Morris Chestnut promoted the bourbon brand Sable, a joint venture with several of his “Best Man” cohorts, during a recent appearance at a Costco…
This week’s issue & Special Sections
DMV
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 Bowl,…
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…
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Aug. 13-16
Several events are scheduled across the DMV area this weekend, including a Tomato Party, an All-Star Comedy Show, the DC Hot Air Balloon Festival, Panda…
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, July 30 – Aug. 2
Several community events, ranging from carnivals and dance classes to fundraisers and flea markets, are scheduled to take place in the DMV area between late…
VIEWPOINTS
People are staying cool during the intense DMV heat by drinking plenty of water, wearing light clothing, and staying inside with the AC on.
Money Talk
Financial education series dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap.
Prince George’s County
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 clearing…
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…
Prince George’s County Business Updates
Prince George’s County leaders approved a new development district for a 14-acre Sphere project while Kevin Anderson was appointed to lead the Maryland-National Park and…
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,…
D.C. Says Nonprofit Founder Took $125,000 Meant for Addiction Treatment, Then Paid Back Nothing
District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb has sued nonprofit founder Allyson Abrams for allegedly diverting more than $125,000 in government grant money and failing…
Alpha Kappa Alpha Encourages Economic Empowerment, Local Chapter Surpasses Black Dollar Days Goal
The Alpha Gamma Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. exceeded its $11,830 spending goal by investing over $16,452 in 89 unique Black-owned…
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…
RAP Reports First Death Since Opening 56 Years Ago
The first death of a patient in the 56-year history of RAP, Inc. has reignited intense conflict between the historic D.C. addiction center’s local leadership…
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
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 annual Labor Day Arts Show.
A Story on the Walls: Sasha Bruce Works to Preserve Lois Mailou Jones Murals
Sasha Bruce Youthwork is seeking $300,000 to conserve two historic murals by Lois Mailou Jones and fund temporary relocation costs for the young people residing…
Black Women Lead On and Off the Stage in Co-Production of August Wilson’s ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’
Round House Theatre and Olney Theatre Center are set to present a regional co-production of August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” directed by Lili-Anne Browne…
Mosaic Theater Company Kicks Off Season with ‘Somewhere Over the Border’
Mosaic Theater Company is set to debut its new musical “Somewhere Over the Border,” written by Brian Quijada, which opens on Sept. 10 at the…
D.C. Artists Boldly React to Current Public Policy Actions
The Phillips Collection recently hosted “Tomorrow the Sun Will Rise,” a juried exhibition featuring works by 48 artists from the Washington metropolitan area displayed through…
