Despite Washington, D.C.'s prosperous skyline, Black and Latino workers face significant economic disparities, with lower wages, higher unemployment, and unaffordable housing costs, due to decades of racial inequality.

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The District of Columbia ranked second in the nation for women's economic and social well-being, health care, and safety, according to a new WalletHub report, with Massachusetts ranking first overall.

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Gas prices in the D.C. area are currently about $3.10 per gallon, but are expected to rise due to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which sent global oil prices higher and increased volatility in energy markets.

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Attorney Ben Crump's debut novel "Worse Than a Lie" has driven packed signings, sold-out shelves, and a measurable spike in revenue at Black-owned bookstores across the country, with several retailers reporting they exhausted their initial inventory shortly after hosting Crump tour events.

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Thompson Restaurants' Milk & Honey brand is partnering with D.C.'s Divine Nine network to raise funds for scholarships and service efforts, with diners able to contribute by rounding up their checks and participating in the Black Love Dine & Donate Day.

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Justice, political and labor leaders gathered in New York to call for the passage of Living Wage for All legislation, which would raise the minimum wage to $30 an hour in New York and $25 an hour federally, and eliminate all subminimum wages, in order to address the racial and gender wage gaps exacerbated by the federal tipped wage of $2.13 an hour.

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Onyx Impact has pledged $500,000 to support Black print, broadcast, and digital media in an effort to strengthen African American media and promote truth and democracy.

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The average price of a new vehicle in the U.S. has risen to over $50,000, making car ownership a financial stretch for many, especially those in the District of Columbia, where the cost of ownership is even higher due to taxes and fees.

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A proposed merger between two major rail carriers could reduce truck traffic, improve air quality, and lower transportation costs for families, while also benefiting workers and local economies.

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Industrial Bank has been awarded a $75 million New Markets Tax Credit allocation to promote community impact efforts for low-income populations across the DMV, providing flexible lending terms and investing in critical services and infrastructure.

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