**FILE** Washington Teachers’ Union is advocating that D.C. Public Schools hire more athletic trainers, as the student-athlete population has tripled in the past 32 years. (Marus Relacion/The Washington Informer)
**FILE** Washington Teachers’ Union is advocating that D.C. Public Schools hire more athletic trainers, as the student-athlete population has tripled in the past 32 years. (Marus Relacion/The Washington Informer)

Today’s Headlines – March 7, 2024

Boosting black communities: School safety, rights & real estate wins

Good afternoon. It’s Thursday, March 7. In today’s newsletter, we cover the ongoing contract negotiations between the Washington Teachers’ Union and D.C. Public Schools, the power of Smart Marketing in reaching the Black consumer, the establishment of a new unit focused on civil rights and environmental enforcement, and the significant strides made by Black women in homeownership, education, employment, and entrepreneurship. Let’s dive straight into today’s headlines.

DCPS contract negotiations stall over expansion of athletic trainer workforce

In the ongoing contract negotiations between the Washington Teachers’ Union and D.C. Public Schools, the issue of school safety has taken center stage, particularly concerning the athletic trainer workforce. As discussions continue, the implications for student-athletes remain a key concern.

SMART marketing workshop hosted by The Washington Informer to educate readers and partners

Discover the power of Smart Marketing and its impact on reaching the Black consumer. Join The Washington Informer and industry experts for an insightful workshop on digital marketing strategies and the benefits of partnership.

Justice Department establishes Affirmative Civil Rights and Environmental Justice Unit in DC

The United States Attorney’s Office of the District of Columbia has established a new unit focused on investigating and enforcing federal civil rights and environmental laws. With a commitment to addressing issues faced by communities of color and low-income communities, the unit aims to protect civil rights and promote environmental justice within the District.

Wells Fargo supports celebration of women’s contributions at real estate conference

Black women are making significant strides in homeownership, education, employment, and entrepreneurship, according to the National Association of Real Estate Brokers’ 2023 Women Investing in Real Estate (W.I.R.E.) report. The report found that Black women increased homeownership by 5.6% between 1990 and 2019, becoming the largest segment of new Black homeowners.

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Desmond Barnes was born in Washington, DC. He is the son of Washington Informer Publisher Denise Barnes. He has been a part of the Washington Informer family all of his life. He helps produce Sounds Of...