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There is a new Citibank branch in Ward 8 on Marion Barry Avenue SE. (Courtesy of Citibank)

Citibank Sets Up Anacostia Branch

by James Wright Jr. June 4, 2025June 6, 2025

Scott Turner is the secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Courtesy of HUD)

HUD Innovative Housing Showcase to Occur in September

by James Wright Jr. June 4, 2025June 5, 2025

**FILE** Karl Racine (Marckell Williams/The Washington Informer)

EarnIn Launches Effort to Defend Workers’ Right to Access Wages on Their Own Terms

by James Wright Jr. May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Sage Ali holds the microphone for his mother, Ben’s Chili Bowl co-founder Virginia Ali, while Vida Ali looks on at the grand opening of the company’s Dulles International Airport location on May 22. (Courtesy of Ron Thomas)

Ben’s Chili Bowl Comes to Dulles Airport

by James Wright Jr. May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

The celebration of United Airlines’ inaugural flight from Dulles International Airport to Dakar, Senegal, takes place on May 23. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

United Airlines Launches Direct D.C.-to-Dakar Flight

by James Wright Jr. May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Frank Smith (speaking), executive director of the African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation and Museum, and Marquette Milton, a soldier reenactor, at the African American Civil War Memorial in May 2022. The African American Civil War Museum honors those Black soldiers who fought for the Union during the Civil War. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Memorial Day: A Celebration of Black Military Service to the U.S.

by James Wright Jr. May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

Former President Bill Clinton sings a hymn along with his wife, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala at the memorial of ex-Labor Secretary Alexis Herman. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Hundreds Gather at Washington National Cathedral for Barrier-Breaking Leader Alexis Herman

by James Wright Jr. May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

an artificial intelligence illustration on the wall

AI and Innovation to Shape Business Strategies, Survey Reveals

by James Wright Jr. May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

**FILE** President Donald J. Trump signs executive orders on Jan. 20, 2025. (Courtesy of the White House)

National Bankers Association Protests Trump CDFI Budget Cuts

by James Wright Jr. May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

After overcoming adversities, Jordan Davis, Asha Moore, and Brian Simpkins are now 2025 graduates of the University of the District of Columbia. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

UDC Graduates Persevere to Receive Degrees

by James Wright Jr. May 12, 2025May 13, 2025

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