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**FILE** Vacant homes in Southeast D.C., after experiencing decay and other challenges. The Washington metropolitan region continues to experience elevated housing and tax burdens that are magnified by rising consumer prices. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Inflation Sustains Pressure on DMV Households

by Stacy M. Brown July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

**FILE** People network at a career fair during BroccoliCon in April 2023. The U.S. labor market saw robust growth in September, with unemployment falling broadly across racial and ethnic groups. (WI photo)

U.S. Job Market Surges in September With Sharp Unemployment Declines for Black and Hispanic Workers

by Stacy M. Brown October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

**FILE** A man holds up a sign during the 19th Annual MLK Parade in January 2024. Spreading the importance of financial literacy throughout the Black community — among all ages — is a key way to close the racial wealth gap and combat injustices overall. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy for All: Sharing the Importance of Financial Literacy in the Black Community

by Micha Green October 8, 2024October 7, 2024

a woman shopping in a grocery store

Inflation Cools to Below 3%, Paving the Way for Potential Fed Rate Cuts

by Stacy M. Brown August 14, 2024August 15, 2024

man in a suit using laptop and smiling

JACKSON: Black Americans Are Embracing a New Era of Financial Inclusion

by Rep. Jonathan Jackson June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

**FILE** President Joe Biden (WI photo)

Biden Celebrates 17K New Jobs in April Report, Stresses Economic Resilience Amid Slowing Growth

by Stacy M. Brown May 3, 2024May 3, 2024

CHAVIS: Congress is Right — Federal Reserve’s Reg II Will Hurt Minority Communities in America

by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

bulk of brown cereal flakes

MALVEAUX: Let Them Eat Flakes — Inflation, Nutrition and Reality

by Julianne Malveaux March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

Federal Reserve Board Diversifies

by James Wright Jr. October 4, 2023October 5, 2023

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (Courtesy of federalreserve.gov)

JESSE JACKSON: Federal Reserve Determined to Stop Growth

by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. October 19, 2022October 20, 2022