Aisha: An AI Chatbot That Centers Blackness
Onyx Impact has released Aisha, an AI chatbot trained on Black sources, history, and lived experiences, to help Black communities navigate information online and address the biases present in other AI models.
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Africa Bears Growing Burden of a Warming World
Africa is experiencing record-breaking warming, rising sea levels, and severe weather due to climate change, and experts are urging the establishment of more stable environmental policy,…
How One News Error Shook Baltimore’s Faith Community
The Baltimore Sun mistakenly identified a Baltimore pastor as a man charged in a Park Heights shooting, causing outrage…
Negro Leagues Night Honors Black Pioneers that Reshaped Baseball
The Washington Nationals hosted Negro Leagues Night on June 16, honoring Black baseball pioneers and celebrating the upcoming integration…
Chef Carla Hall Surprises Audiences in Her One-Woman Show
Chef Carla Hall’s one-woman show, “Please Underestimate Me,” is currently playing at the Olney Theatre Center, where she shares…
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Business
For Thousands of Borrowers, the Road Ends with a Tow Truck
Vehicle repossessions have reached levels not seen since the Great Recession, driven by soaring car prices, higher interest rates, longer loan terms, and household budgets strained…
Viral ‘Natasha’ Doll Sparks Outrage, Revives History of Toys Used to Dehumanize Black People
A viral toy marketed as a stress-relief doll has drawn condemnation from African American advocates, mental health professionals and historians after videos circulating on Chinese…
D.C. Wins $1.4 Million Settlement in RealPage Rent-Fixing Case as Two Landlords Agree to Change Practices
Two landlords, Avenue5 Residential, LLC and Bell Partners, Inc., have agreed to pay $1.4 million and change how they set rental prices after being accused…
Political Messaging Vendor Pays $1 Million to Settle D.C. Tax Claims
GetThru, Inc. has agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia to resolve allegations that it failed to collect and remit sales taxes…
Consumers Hit With Another Wave of Grocery Price Increases
Food prices in the D.C. region are rising faster than wages, forcing families to rethink how they eat and shop, with beef, coffee, and tomatoes…
DMV
Investing in a Safer, More Reliable Energy Future
Washington Gas is investing in the DMV’s energy future through its Accelerated Pipeline Replacement Programs, which have invested over $2.4 billion in infrastructure upgrades to improve…
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: What Should We Do?
Tamika Mallory’s powerful message in ‘State of Emergency’ is an urgent call to action to address systemic injustices and work towards meaningful change.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekday Rundown, March 17-22
The DMV is hosting a variety of events this week, from a flower workshop and coffee and conversation to a Black Press Day celebration, a…
Here for the DMV and Here to Help You Save on Your Utility Bills
Washington Gas has been providing affordable, reliable, and safe natural gas to the DMV for over 177 years, and has also committed to supporting the…
Zenith Gallery to Showcase ‘Women Artists of the DMV’
The Zenith Gallery in Northwest Washington will present “Women Artists of the DMV” from Sept. 5 through Oct. 18, featuring works by more than 400…
Money Talk
Financial education series dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap.
Prince George’s County
Prince George’s County Political Updates
Prince George’s County Council passed a revised budget after errors were found in the original budget, but the Park and Planning Commission is suing the council…
Prince George’s Homeowners Seek Equity, Awareness To Promote Homeownership
Dr. Kofi Bryant Sr. and other advocates are working to expand homeownership in Prince George’s County, Maryland, by increasing affordability, access, and lending resources, while…
Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is Launching Three New Programs
Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will offer several innovative programs beginning July 1, 2026 to make homeownership more attainable for…
23 Candidates Vie for Southern Maryland Congressional District
After 45 years of Rep. Steny Hoyer’s representation, the 5th congressional district of Maryland is having an open race with over 20 candidates vying for…
PGCPS Selects Interim Superintendent Shawn Joseph for Long-Term Leadership
Shawn Joseph has been appointed as the official superintendent of Prince George’s County Public Schools, following a nationwide search, and has been praised for his…
Community
Education and Youth Affairs, As Explored by Some Democratic At-Large Council Candidates
The D.C. Council is debating how to respond to mass youth gatherings, with some advocating for a holistic approach involving community engagement and others pushing for…
2026 D.C. Democratic Primary Victories: An Outcome Years in the Making
Progressive candidates backed by unions and advocacy organizations won the D.C. Democratic primary, promising to shift the mayor’s office and D.C. Council the furthest left…
With Mayoral Victory Certain, Lewis George Lays Out Next Steps
Janeese Lewis George has emerged as the presumptive Democratic mayoral nominee for D.C., and is focusing on institutional change, expanding solar energy infrastructure, making local…
Ward 7 to Lead Local Juneteenth Celebration in Lockstep With Other U.S. Cities
Community members will celebrate Juneteenth with a Ward 7 parade and picnic, in coordination with Dr. Opal Lee’s “Opal’s Walk for Freedom”, to commemorate the…
‘Born From Resistance’: At the Intersection of Pride and Juneteenth, Black LGBTQ+ Voices Center Liberation
African American LGBTQ+ individuals are honoring the collective resistance that paved the way for generations during Pride parades and Juneteenth celebrations, reflecting the enduring legacies…
Let’s Talk
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 a…
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…
Video: Dark Tower Day Party – A Harlem Renaissance at March On! Fest
The Dark Tower Day Party – A Harlem Renaissance at March On! Fest paid tribute to the artistry, style, and spirit that have shaped generations…
Video: March On! Festival Honors Stanley Nelson, Marsha Smith, and Senator Cory Booker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hcs95hYMvs The March On! Festival celebrates 13 years of amplifying the untold and mistold stories of the civil rights movement through art, film, and performance.…
LIFESTyle
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, June 25-28
As June winds down, wrapping up celebrations for Black Music Month and Pride, there’s a lot of fun programming and activities around the DMV region for the whole family to enjoy. Check out a handful of the many events happening this weekend — and…
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Making of ‘Michael’ as the Jackson Biopic Rewrites Box Office History
The Lionsgate biopic “Michael” has become the highest-grossing music biopic and biographical film ever released, telling Michael Jackson’s story on his own terms and connecting…
More Than a Coach: Rodger McCoy’s Legacy Lives on Father’s Day and Beyond
Rodger McCoy, a beloved coach and mentor to generations of swimmers in Washington, D.C., is remembered for his dedication to helping young people find confidence,…
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, June 18-21
From comedy shows and Father’s Day specials to food truck events and drag shows, there are plenty of fun-filled activities happening in Washington, D.C., this…
Things to Do, DMV: Weekday Rundown, June 22-25
Enjoy the warm weather in the DMV with a variety of events, including soccer at Mosaic, an art tour at the National Museum of Asian…
