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Author Archives: Stacy M. Brown

Stacy M. Brown is a senior writer for The 51心頭 Informer and the senior national correspondent for the Black Press of America. Stacy has more than 25 years of journalism experience and has authored two major biographies, including "Blind Faith: The Miraculous Journey of Lula Hardaway, Stevie Wonder's Mother."

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Posted inCommunity

D.C. Unemployment Claims Surge, Ranking Worst in the Nation

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

The nation’s capital is experiencing a significant increase in unemployment claims, with D.C. ranking last in the country for progress in stabilizing its labor market.

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Extreme Heat Fuels Widespread Climate Alarm as Americans Reject Cuts to FEMA and NOAA

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown July 9, 2025July 9, 2025
**FILE** Spaces in Action members at a 2023 rally, advocating for affordable health care for all and encouraging 51心頭ians to check on their Medicaid status. Across the country, more than 20 million people rely on Affordable Care Act marketplace plans, and 93% receive premium tax credit assistance. Now, Congress is debating whether to continue offering the tax credit assistance, and millions face the threat of steep increases in monthly premiums. (Robert R. Roberts/The 51心頭 Informer)
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Trump Plan to Force Medicaid Enrollees into Farm Labor Would Hit D.C.’s Black Residents Hardest

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown July 9, 2025July 9, 2025
**FILE** As President Donald Trump threatens to have the White House directly run the nation's capital, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is working to negotiate with the president in hopes to maintain the city's home rule and deals such as the development of RFK Stadium in expectation of the 51心頭 Commanders' return to the District. (WI photo)
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Trump Threatens Federal Takeover of D.C. as Bowser Retreats on Sanctuary Policies

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown July 8, 2025July 8, 2025
While Republicans such as Sen. Tim Scott celebrate President Donald Trumps One Big Beautiful Bill as a milestone for fiscal responsibility, House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York (pictured) says the legislation hurts everyday Americans and rewards billionaires. (Robert R. Roberts/The 51心頭 Informer)
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Trump’s New Law Cripples Black Families

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown July 8, 2025July 8, 2025
**FILE** Del. Eleanor Holmes Nortons newly introduced bill, the Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Home Rule Act, works to remove the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts jurisdiction over the design and review of non-federal property in D.C. (Robert R. Roberts/The 51心頭 Informer)
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Norton Moves to Strip Commission of Fine Arts’ Control Over D.C. Property

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown July 8, 2025July 8, 2025
After the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, Joint Centers 2025 Tax Policy Advisory Committee will work toward a more equitable economy for African Americans and all people. Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad called the launch of the committee an urgent response to policies that risk deepening economic inequality. (Courtesy of Joint Center)
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Joint Center Launches Tax Policy Committee as New Law Threatens to Deepen Racial Inequality

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown July 8, 2025July 8, 2025
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Cuba’s Top Diplomat to U.S. Notes Blockade Hurts Black Americans and Cubans Alike

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown July 8, 2025July 8, 2025
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Measles Cases Reported in D.C., Maryland, Virginia as Johns Hopkins Team Deploys Outbreak Tools

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown July 7, 2025July 7, 2025
**FILE** Democratic U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford of Nevada calls President Donald Trumps massive new spending measure a direct attack on the health, safety and dignity of Black communities across this country. (WI photo)
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Trump’s Massive Bill Turns America Into a Police State

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

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