D.C. Policy Center Archives - The Washington Informer

New Norton Bill Targets Investment for D.C.’s Neglected Neighborhoods

by Stacy M. Brown December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) reintroduced legislation to designate low-income neighborhoods in the District as federal Empowerment Zones, in an effort to restore the federal tax incentives that once fueled business investment across parts of the city before they were cut off in 2011.

People talk to a representative at Apprenticeship Innovation Program Fest 2025 in Largo, Maryland, in April. A new investigation shows Black women are disproportionately affected by the Trump administration's aggressive rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Black Women in D.C. Federal Jobs Among the Most Affected by Trump’s DEI Rollback

by Stacy M. Brown June 5, 2025June 6, 2025

Organizations, such as Edgewood Community Farm, suggest that simple techniques such as growing sunflowers not only beautify the outdoors but, over time, help to remediate the soil. (Courtesy of Edgewood Community Farm)

Beneath the Surface: Uncovering the Hidden Dangers of Soil Contamination

by Dr. Patrise Holden May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

**FILE** In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week the Biden-Harris administration has unveiled comprehensive initiatives to bolster the teaching profession and support schools nationwide. (WI photo)

Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Ambitious Plans to Strengthen Teaching Profession Ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week

by Stacy M. Brown May 2, 2024May 2, 2024

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Black Experience, Community

Traffic Cameras More Prevalent in Black D.C. Neighborhoods

by Tatyana Hopkins – Washington Informer Contributing Writer July 3, 2018October 31, 2020