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**FILE** While diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices are under scrutiny, some DEI experts note the future of diverse talent in the college to corporation pipeline could see adverse effects, while others, despite challenges, offer hope for the future. (WI photo)

National Attacks on DEI Could Shift Demographics of the College-to-Corporation Pipeline

by Jada Ingleton September 5, 2024November 21, 2024

A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee currently sits in the U.S. Capitol. (Courtesy of aoc.gov)

Confederate Heroes’ Names on Schools Is Making a Comeback

by Joseph Williams, Special to The Informer via Word in Black May 16, 2024May 28, 2024

close up photo of police siren

Investigation Unveils More Than 1,000 Unnecessary Deaths from Police Use of Non-Lethal Tactics

by Stacy M. Brown May 15, 2024May 15, 2024

delighted black female barista serving coffee in cup in cafe

MORIAL: Black-Owned Businesses Face Significant Obstacles. Anti-Racial Justice Efforts Are Making Them Worse

by Marc H. Morial May 15, 2024May 15, 2024

Student activists from around the DMV surround one of the tents at a George Washington University encampment on April 25, calling for a cease-fire in Gaza, where over 34,000 Palestinians have died in Israel's retaliatory response to Hamas terror attacks on Oct. 7. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

EDITORIAL: As Campus Protests Against War in Gaza Increase, Care Must Be Taken to Avoid Kent State Massacre

by WI Editorial Staff May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

**FILE** Members of the Metropolitan Police Department march in the D.C. Emancipation Day parade. (WI photo)

Police Departments in D.C., Nationwide Grapple with Shrinking Forces, While Small, Medium Agencies See Slightly Improved Retention

by Stacy M. Brown April 30, 2024April 30, 2024

**FILE** A Maryland State Police Chevy Caprice and Ford PIU at the Annapolis SP Barracks (Courtesy of Maryland GovPics via Wikimedia Commons)

Maryland State Trooper Retires Amid Outcry Over Racially Offensive Photos

by Richard D. Elliott September 1, 2023September 1, 2023

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Tou Thao (Hennepin County Sheriff's Office)

Judge Finds Officer Guilty of Aiding in Killing of George Floyd

by Stacy M. Brown May 2, 2023May 2, 2023

Delta Airlines are among businesses being sued over false DEI pledges following the death of George Floyd.

Lawsuits Pile Up Against Companies Who Failed to Honor DE&I Pledges After Murder of George Floyd

by Stacy M. Brown April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

**FILE** Kanye West (Jason Persse via Wikimedia Commons)

George Floyd’s Family to Sue Kanye West for $250M Over Death Claims

by Stacy M. Brown October 19, 2022October 19, 2022