Hours before the Senate's 81-14-1 vote of the RCCA disapproval resolution on March 8, a collective of grassroots organizations, advocates and elected officials march to the U.S. Capitol in support of the legislation and the ongoing fight for D.C. statehood. (Courtesy of Cleveland Nelson)
Hours before the Senate's 81-14-1 vote of the RCCA disapproval resolution on March 8, a collective of grassroots organizations, advocates and elected officials march to the U.S. Capitol in support of the legislation and the ongoing fight for D.C. statehood. (Courtesy of Cleveland Nelson)

Today’s Headlines – March 9, 2023

Black D.C. Residents Weigh In on Embattled Criminal Code Bill

While some D.C. residents lamented the bipartisan congressional interference on District affairs, others have spent the past few weeks pressing lawmakers to support the disapproval resolution.

Federal Investigators Find Louisville Police Routinely Call Black People ‘Boy,’ ‘Animal,’ ‘Monkeys’

A review of the Louisville Metro Police Department by the U.S. Department of Justice found that officers conducted searches based on invalid warrants and illegally carried out raids without knocking or making an announcement.

Advocates Eye Ward 3 for Expansion of Affordable Housing

amid ongoing discussions about increasing D.C.’s affordable housing stock, a chorus of voices are in favor of expanding affordable housing to the affluent communities west of Rock Creek Park.

Study: D.C.-Area White Neighborhoods Receive More Capital Than Black Ones

A new report shows that white neighborhoods in the D.C. region receive more capital flow than Black residential areas.

Amsterdam News Panel Encourages Community Action Against Gun Violence

On Feb. 27, Elinor R. Tatum, publisher of the New York Amsterdam News, hosted a Zoom forum about ongoing efforts to reduce gun violence.

Desmond Barnes was born in Washington, DC. He is the son of Washington Informer Publisher Denise Barnes. He has been a part of the Washington Informer family all of his life. He helps produce Sounds Of...