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The Anacostia Community Museum will hold a screening of the 2007 documentary "Chocolate City" on Jan. 11. (Courtesy of Anacostia Community Museum)

‘Chocolate City’ Shines Light on D.C. Gentrification

by Lauren M. Poteat January 3, 2018October 31, 2020

Black Methodist United, a nationwide assemblage of African-American Methodist clergy, convene Oct. 4 at the National Press Club in D.C. to discuss eradication of high unemployment among African-Americans. (Dorothy Rowley/The Washington Informer)

Community, Local Business

D.C. Economy Leaves Black Residents Behind, Study Finds

by Tatyana Hopkins – Washington Informer Contributing Writer October 25, 2017October 31, 2020

The high cost of many new properties in the District is forcing a growing number of longtime residents to seek housing outside of D.C. (Courtesy photo)

Gentrification Often Leaves Blacks Forced out of Familiar Digs

by Tatyana Hopkins – Washington Informer Contributing Writer June 7, 2017October 30, 2020

Protesters with Empower D.C. block a bus tour of developers speculating in Anacostia on April 19. (Courtesy of The Washington Business Journal)

Skeptics of East End Development Fear Gentrification

by Tatyana Hopkins – Washington Informer Contributing Writer May 17, 2017October 30, 2020

Jesse Jackson

Jesse Jackson Joins Fight Against D.C. Displacement

by Tatyana Hopkins – Washington Informer Contributing Writer May 3, 2017October 30, 2020

Affectionately known as the Ebony/Jet building, the former headquarters of the Johnson Publishing Company is now prime real estate in Chicago. (Erick Johnson/Chicago Crusader)

Black Experience, Business, National

Black Chicago Fights to Save Historic Ebony Building from Developers

by WI Guest Author March 2, 2017October 30, 2020

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Have to Support Our Own to Close Wealth Gap

by WI Guest Author March 1, 2017October 30, 2020

Business, Local Business

The Business of Gentrification: Longtime Shops Affected

by Stacy M. Brown February 15, 2017October 30, 2020

Community, National

Stories of Gentrification: Homeowners Send Message to Millennials

by Lauren M. Poteat February 15, 2017October 30, 2020

Film Takes New Look at ‘Ethnic Cleansing American Style’

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor February 15, 2017October 30, 2020