‘A New Democracy’ for America
Young activists and student leaders are engaging in civic action and organizing campus-based initiatives to defend democratic rights ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
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Four Prostate Cancer Survivors Share Their Journeys, Emphasize Power of Screenings
Four Black men living east of the Anacostia River shared their personal experiences with prostate cancer diagnoses, treatments, and…
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Business
America’s Richest Households Gained $9.6 Million Under Trump. The Bottom Half Gained $1,200
A new analysis by the Center for American Progress reveals that under the Trump administration, the wealthiest 0.1% of Americans gained 8,000 times more wealth per…
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…
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…
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DMV
EDITORIAL: With Injuries and Deaths Involving Motorized Devices on the Rise, It’s Time to Establish Some Serious Boundaries
The rise of motorized micro-mobility devices like e-bikes and electric scooters has led to an increase in dangerous accidents affecting both riders and pedestrians, prompting calls…
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 17-21
The Washington Informer Calendar highlights several upcoming events in the DMV area following the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation 55th Annual Legislative Conference, including the National…
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…
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…
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,…
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 The Elephant Free School is set…
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…
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
Young Leaders Talk Value of CBCF 55th Annual Legislative Conference: ‘May Be Most Important Yet’
Thousands will gather at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from Sept. 16-20 for the 55th Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference, an event focused on policy discussions, leadership development, and addressing systemic challenges facing Black communities.
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…
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 and prepare for the 55th Annual…
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…
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…
