South African Ambassador Ousted as Trump and Musk Push White Grievance
Respected anti-apartheid crusader Ebrahim Rasool, South African Ambassador to the United States, was suddenly kicked out of the United States after speaking on a webinar about racial policies of President Donald Trump. Reportedly without directly attacking Trump, Rasool, imprisoned…
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D.C. Officials Stand Up Against Continuing Resolution That Decimates Local Budget
House Republicans have passed a continuing resolution that would cut over $1 billion from the District’s budget, threatening local operations and requiring significant reductions in funding…
60 Years Since Selma: Religious, Political Leaders Talk Next Steps Ahead
The 2025 March on Selma anniversary commemorated the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, highlighting the continued need for civil…
The Fight for Diversity in U.S. Diplomacy Amid Trump’s DEI Suppression
The Trump administration’s executive order ending diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within the federal workforce has dismantled the U.S.…
Saniyah King’s Desire for a MEAC Title is Rooted in Passion and Purpose
Howard University freshman guard Saniyah King has been awarded the 2025 Mid-Eastern Rookie of the Year Award and is…
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Business
Edwards Tapped to Lead Maryland Bankers Association
Tisha S. Edwards has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the Maryland Bankers Association, where she will lead the banking industry and serve…
‘Virginia Has Jobs’ Initiative is Launched
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has launched the “Virginia Has Jobs” initiative to connect job seekers with the Commonwealth’s thriving economy, which has added over 265,000…
Side Hustles Become a Necessity for Millions as Costs Rise
Nearly half of Americans have a side hustle to help cover daily expenses, with 71% earning less than $500 monthly, and most earning lower incomes…
Black Investors Face Twin Threats: Market Decline and Shutdown Crisis
Black investors are facing significant declines in the U.S. stock market, with many seeking guidance on financial topics and looking for a financial “coach” to…
Female Business Leaders Meet for Education, Inspiration
Laura Fote, CEO of L&B Concepts and co-owner of The Gatsby Showcase Foundation, inspired female business leaders at the Women’s Business Collaborative’s Entrepreneurs of Purpose…
DMV
‘Dance Like There’s Black People Watching’ is a Hilarious, Timely Show That Offers Tons of Laughs, Reality Checks and Healing
Second City’s “Dance Like There’s Black People Watching” is a hilarious and thought-provoking show that offers a large dose of reality and healing, and is not…
What is Ozempic and is it a Viable Option For Weight-Loss Goals?
Ozempic, a prescription injection used to treat type 2 diabetes, has become popular for weight loss due to its ability to lower blood sugar levels…
Durant, Wilson, Lyles, Many DMV Athletes Secure Gold During Paris Olympics
Maryland athletes Kevin Durant, Bam Adebayo, Quincy Wilson, Noah Lyles, and Masai Russell won a total of 11 gold medals for the United States at…
Mastering the Pursuit of Property, Pursuit of Happiness, ‘Moving on Up’
Black homeownership in the U.S. is still far behind that of other racial and ethnic groups, but initiatives and programs have been implemented to increase…
Red Lobster Closes Dozens of Restaurants Nationally
Red Lobster has closed nearly 50 locations nationally, including three in the DMV, due to financial losses and the sale of their majority stake to…
Our House D.C.
Top 8 Things to Know When Buying a Condo in the District
߲ݴý, D.C. is a rental-based city, but there are several initiatives available to encourage homeownership, including the Inclusionary Zone program and the…
Ward 7, 8 Residents Combat Displacement of Gentrification by Sheltering in Place
Historic Anacostia and other communities are experiencing gentrification, causing many of its residents to lose their homes and the community’s culture and…
Legislation Focused on Speedy Evictions May be Chance for Some Renters to Consider Homeownership
The District’s affordable housing units are experiencing low rent collections, prompting the mayor to introduce legislation to restore rent and eviction notices…
Money Talk
Financial education series dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap.
Prince George’s County
Braveboy Declares Victory, Hawkins Concedes
State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy and Shayla Adams-Stafford are still leading in the race for Prince George’s County executive and District 5 Council member, respectively, as votes…
Wells Fargo Hosts Student Athlete Leadership Symposium at CIAA
Wells Fargo leaders held a panel discussion at the CIAA basketball tournament to empower student-athletes by showcasing employment opportunities and highlighting the bank’s support for…
Hotel at the University of Maryland Named 7th-Best Hotel in State
The Hotel at the University of Maryland has been ranked as the seventh-best hotel in Maryland by U.S. News & World Report, and was also…
Prince George’s County Local Updates
Business leaders and public safety officials gathered at IKEA in College Park, Maryland, to discuss the growth and future of one of the nation’s wealthiest…
Braveboy Holds Early Lead in County Executive Primary, Adams-Stafford Ahead in District 5
Aisha Braveboy has won the Democratic primary for Prince George’s County Executive, and Shayla Adams-Stafford has won the District 5 County Council seat, with both…
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Community
Shanklin Hall Seeks $200K for Expansion
Shanklin Hall, a social club in Northwest, is raising $200,000 to expand its Adams Morgan location with the help of everyday investors on SMBX Marketplace.
Adam Levin: The Latest Leader at Chuck Levin’s ߲ݴý Music Center
Adam Levin, grandson of the founders of Chuck Levin’s ߲ݴý Music Center, has been honored by The ߲ݴý Informer for his contributions to the community…
Heart of the City Candles Honors Local Women with Free Giveaway
Heart of the City Candles partnered with Five Below and Build our City DC to give away free items to women and children in honor…
Ward 8 Special Election Candidates Pledge Paradigm Shift
As the Ward 8 special election approaches, candidates such as Dion Jordan and Charnal Chaney are vying for the D.C. Council seat, with Jordan criticizing…
D.C. Mayor Visits Black Businesses in Anacostia
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser visited three new Black-owned businesses in Ward 8’s historic Anacostia, celebrating their contributions to the District’s economy, community and culture, and…
Let’s Talk
Video: Juanita “Busy Bee” Britton Showcases Black Artists at Anacostia Art Gallery
Juanita “Busy Bee” Britton hosted a special showcase featuring artists Marvin Sin and Akosua Bandele at the Anacostia Art Gallery on February 23rd. Located at 119…
Video: 2025 DC MLK Day Peace Walk and Parade
The ߲ݴý Informer recaps the 2025 Peace Walk and Martin Luther King Jr. Parade at the CareFirst Arena formerly the Entertainment Sports Arena in Southeast on January…
Video: “The Other Americans” with Director Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Director Ruben Santiago Hudson discusses “The Other Americans” with ߲ݴý Informer Contributing Writer; Brenda Siler. The two discuss the process of directing, casting and bringing…
Video: What to Expect from a Second Trump Administration
As the nation prepares for a second Donald Trump presidency after a shocking election, ߲ݴý Informer staff; Stacy Brown, Micha Green and Publisher Denise Rolark…
Video: How to Maintain Holiday Traditions Through Food & Culture
Candi Dailey from the Potomac Hospitality Group speaks with Publisher, Denise Rolark Barnes, about the importance of continuing Black traditions through food and culture as…
LIFESTyle
The Classics Still Live in Black Theater
Shakespeare Theatre Company and Howard University’s Theatre Arts Department have collaborated to create “Black Stage: Classical Canon”, a production that celebrates America’s legacy of classical Black theatre and is airing on Howard’s PBS station WHUT-TV until March 19.
Social Change In the 1960s and 1970s Influenced How Photographers Viewed Our Lives
“The ’70s Lens: Reimagining Documentary Photography” is an expansive exhibition at the National Gallery of Art featuring the work of photographers who captured radical neighborhood…
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, March 13-16
This weekend, enjoy a variety of events in the DMV, from a Culture & Cadence Open Mic night to a Holi in The District celebration,…
Against the Odds, the Community Stays Strong ‘In the Heights’
“In the Heights,” a Tony award-winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is currently running at Signature Theatre in Shirlington, Virginia, until May 4, telling the story…
Students Compete in Cook-Off to Represent D.C. in National Competition
The ProStart DC Invitational was held at the National Union Building in Northwest, where District of Columbia Public Schools and the Restaurant Association Metropolitan ߲ݴý…