Financial Strain, Isolation Define Gen Z Outlook
Young Americans are facing financial uncertainty, deteriorating mental health and a lack of trust in institutions, according to a new national survey from the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School.
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߲ݴý Literacy Center Addresses D.C.’s Adult Reading Crisis and Offers Solutions to Strengthen the Economy
The ߲ݴý Literacy Center is urging the D.C. Council, philanthropists, business leaders, and community advocates to increase funding for literacy and workforce training programs, as the…
More Federal Grants Yanked from Black History Sites
The Trump administration has been cutting funding to Black history museums and libraries, including the Whitney Plantation in Louisiana,…
Black Power Rising: Target Faces Renewed Boycott
The Rev. Dr. Jamal H. Bryant launched a second phase of the national boycott against retail giant Target in…
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Business
Local Target Protest to Soon Reach One-Month Milestone
Civil rights veterans and young radicals launched a movement in solidarity with a national boycott of Target Corporation, with Rev. Graylan Hagler and other D.C. area…
Ray, Moten Honored at DC Chamber Luncheon
Monica Ray and Ronald Moten were honored by the DC Chamber of Commerce for their work in building small businesses and mentoring Black women entrepreneurs…
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Brothers Give Voice and Restore Hope to Thousands Suffering Economic Uncertainty
Three members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. are empowering ߲ݴýians to create their own narratives through entrepreneurship and artistic expression, and are teaching financial…
Target Boycott Founders Fire Back: ‘No Side Deals, No Silence’
Three of the original organizers behind the national Target boycott have refused to be sidelined or co-opted, and are continuing to hold Target accountable for…
The 2025 Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiatives
Ferrero North America has launched the 2025 Famous Amos Ingredients for Success (IFS) Entrepreneurs Initiative, which provides $150,000 in awards to early-stage Black business owners,…
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.
DMV Agencies, Organizations Commit to Educate Residents ߲ݴý Estate Planning
Estate planning is a crucial process for all individuals, regardless of wealth or status, as it ensures that personal desires are protected,…
Laurel Business Owner Says a House is Not a Home Unless it Brings Health and Wellness
Ginger Plummer Mair, owner of Ginger’s Roots, emphasizes the importance of owning a home in a walkable community with access to resources…
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…
Money Talk
Financial education series dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap.
Prince George’s County
Van Hollen Shares Updates on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Ivey Plans to Visit Next
Maryland congressional leaders are working to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back home after he was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, with Sen. Chris Van Hollen meeting…
Tariffs and Federal Furloughs Affect Regional Economy
The Trump administration’s focus on tariffs and mass firings of federal employees has negatively affected the DMV, especially Prince George’s and Charles County, with business…
Prince George’s County Education Updates
Prince George’s Community College has proposed a $143 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, despite concerns about federal funding cuts and diversity programming, while…
New Civic Plaza Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony
The new Civic Plaza, set to open in December, will feature a lawn and stage area for community events, a playground, an artwalk with seating,…
Maryland Educators Make Compromise, Maintain Most of State Education Funding Plan
Maryland legislators voted to trim parts of the state’s Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, while maintaining the basic foundations of the plan, despite financial concerns and…
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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.
D.C. Government Inches Closer to Furloughs, No Word From Congress
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has ordered a government-wide spending and hiring freeze due to a $1.1 billion Fiscal Year 2025 budget cut, while community activists…
Ward 7 Residents Make Their Case for Equitable Development
Ward 7 resident Gail Perkins and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser have been discussing the District’s housing dilemma and economic development strategy, with Bowser introducing legislation…
4th Annual ‘Day of Play’ Brings D.C. Community Out for Fitness and Fun
Events DC hosted the fourth annual Day of Play at RFK on Wednesday, April 16, where families from across D.C. gathered for a day dedicated…
The StoreHouse Serves as a Refuge for Many
The StoreHouse, a Black-run food distribution network in Maryland, Virginia, the District, and South Carolina, has been providing nourishment to people in need since 2012,…
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…
NASCAR’s Rajah Kirby Caruth is Inspiring Racing Among D.C.’s Youth
Rajah Caruth, a NASCAR driver, launched an initiative called “How STEM Leads to Speed: Racing with Rajah” to teach STEM concepts to students in D.C.…
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
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, April 24-27
The DMV has a wide range of activities to finish off the month strong, including an artisan craft show, a handmade pasta class, and a tribute concert for the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Fellowship.
A Voice That Moved a Nation Now Echoes in Memory
Rubby Pérez, a prominent figure in merengue music, tragically died in a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic, leaving behind a legacy…
National Cannabis Festival Kicks Off 4/20 Week
The National Cannabis Festival is celebrating 4/20 with a week of programming, including a panel on the war on drugs and a cannabis policy summit,…
GRAMMYs Continue to Advocate for Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence and Other Digital Replicas
The GRAMMYs on the Hill Advocacy Day was held on April 10 to meet with congressional leaders and discuss the reintroduction of the NO FAKES…
Virginia Opera Premieres Important Historic Tale with ‘Loving v. Virginia’
Virginia Opera’s world premiere of “Loving v. Virginia” tells the operatic story of a white husband and Black wife, Richard and Mildred Loving, whose love…