Washington Informer

Film Gives Unflinching Look at Voter Suppression in U.S.

WASHINGTON INFORMER — The U.S. political system has been partial to right-wing politicians and causes because of their use of money and organization for voter suppression, particularly against people of color,…

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ALC Panel Stresses Importance of Black Male Voter Turnout

WASHINGTON INFORMER — Republican Dan Bishop narrowly won a special election this week for a seat in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District, which some political analysts point to as a small…

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COMMENTARY: Biden’s Words on Racial Equality Ring Hollow

WASHINGTON INFORMER — “I think the Democratic Party could stand a liberal George Wallace — someone who’s not afraid to stand up and offend people, someone who wouldn’t pander, but…

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Trump Addresses HBCU Conference, Touts Record with Blacks

WASHINGTON INFORMER — President Donald Trump addressed the 2019 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Conference in D.C. on Tuesday, using the opportunity to tout his administration’s work in assisting…

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Md. Officials Map out School Construction Plans Based on Priority

WASHINGTON INFORMER — A work group composed of Maryland state, county and school officials met Thursday to assess and prioritize public school construction needs. Bob Gorrell, executive director of the state’s…

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17 Million Voters Purged Nationwide Between 2016 and 2018: Report

WASHINGTON INFORMER — A Brennan Center analysis has found that at least 17 million voters were purged nationwide between 2016 and 2018, similar to the numbers discovered between 2014 and 2016.…

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NAREB Urges Black Americans Not to Defer Their Dream of Homeownership

WASHINGTON INFORMER — “Statistics show that there are 1.7 million Black millennials making $100,000 or more and could improve their financial futures with homeownership or participation in real estate investment…

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Building Wealth with Your Mind Before Your Bank Account with Ashley Fox of EMPIFY

WASHINGTON INFORMER — Ashley Fox, founder EMPIFY, and former Wall Street Analyst is working to shift that narrative. Ashley’s idea of financial wealth was dramatically altered when she was exposed to…

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Black Female Architects to Hold 5th Annual Event in D.C.

WASHINGTON INFORMER — Black Women in Architecture, an all-female architectural group which has morphed into a vital resource for Black female designers, will gather next month for its annual networking event…

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Pan American Games Athletes Given 12 Months of Probation for Protests Against Racism, Gun Control

WASHINGTON INFORMER — American Pan American Games athletes Race Imboden and Gwen Berry both protested on stage in Lima, Peru, and were sentenced to 12 months of probation for their actions.…

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