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Marc Morial, the president and CEO of the National Urban League, suggested that recent activism against many of the Trump Administration’s proposals, caused the White House to change course. In this photo, Morial speaks during the "2016 State of Black America" launch event at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)
Posted inBlack Experience, National

Blacks Show Slight Gains in 2017 State of Black America Report

by WI Guest Author May 12, 2017October 30, 2020

In their annual State of Black America report, called “Protect Our Progress,” the National Urban League suggested that the nation should invest in a “Main Street Marshall Plan” that would solidify gains made by black Americans during the Obama administration.

The most critical challenges facing African-Americans today center around educational issues, economic inequality and growing injustices. Voting is the first step and a necessary condition to fashioning solutions to many of these challenges. /Photo: iStock
Posted inOp-Ed, Opinion

Why the HBCU Community Should Vote for Hillary

by WI Guest Author October 27, 2016October 30, 2020
Posted inColumnists, Op-Ed, Opinion, Raynard Jackson

Hip-Hop Culture Is the Monster that the Black Community Created

by Raynard Jackson July 12, 2016October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

For Communities of Color, the Fight against Diabetes is Far from Over

by NNPAFreddie December 11, 2015October 30, 2020
Black Women Leaders Outraged By Police Violence against S.C. Student
Posted inColumnists, Julianne Malveaux, National, Op-Ed, Opinion

Black Women Leaders Outraged By Police Violence against S.C. Student

by Dr. Julianne Malveaux October 29, 2015October 30, 2020
Mayor Bowser was ambushed by activist and protestors in response to her proposed Anti-Crime Bill during her appearance at the launch of the Anacostia Heritage Trail in Southeast on Saturday, Oct. 26. Photo courtesy of Twitter User: @2liveunchained.
Posted inCommunity

Activists Rally against Mayor’s Anti-Crime Bill

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer October 28, 2015October 30, 2020
Citizens Leery of Mayor’s Criminal Justice Proposals
Posted inCommunity

Citizens Leery of Mayor’s Criminal Justice Proposals

by WI Webstaff October 28, 2015October 30, 2020
D.C. Residents Want Transparency in Police Body-Camera Program
Posted inCommunity

D.C. Residents Want Transparency in Police Body-Camera Program

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer October 21, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inCommunity

D.C. Kicks Off Non-Violence Awareness EventsPartnership Forged with Local, National Leaders

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor October 9, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inColumnists, James Clingman, Op-Ed, Opinion

Blackonomics: Stop Spending and Start Producing

by James Clingman June 25, 2013October 30, 2020

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