Author Archives: Stacy M. Brown

Stacy M. Brown is a senior writer for The Washington 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."

stacybrownmedia@gmail.com

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New Report Exposes Tax System’s Role in Widening Racial Wealth Gap, Calls for Urgent Reforms

by Stacy M. Brown September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

**FILE** The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, led by acting Secretary Adrianne Todman (shown here), has awarded $31.7 million in grants to 75 fair housing organizations across the country, including two in Washington, D.C., as part of its fiscal 2023 budget. The grants provide crucial support to initiatives aimed at housing discrimination. (WI photo)

HUD Awards $31.7 Million to Support Fair Housing Organizations Nationwide, Including D.C. Recipients

by Stacy M. Brown September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

A crowd of Donald Trump supporters converge on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, ultimately leading to the building being breached and several deaths and numerous injuries. (Wikimedia Commons)

Gala to Honor January 6 Capitol Insurrectionists and Trump Supporters Postponed, Plans to Reschedule After the General Election

by Stacy M. Brown September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

**FILE** The White House released a comprehensive fact sheet outlining the Biden-Harris administration’s bold actions to ensure that every student in the country has access to the resources they need to succeed. (WI photo)

Biden-Harris Administration Pushes Forward With Unprecedented Education Reforms Despite Conservative Opposition

by Stacy M. Brown September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

**FILE** Michael Jackson (Constru-centro, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

John Branca’s Masterstroke: How Michael Jackson’s Estate Surged Passed $2 Billion in Ticket Sales

by Stacy M. Brown September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

During the 2024 Democratic National Convention, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker emphasized the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference will build on the momentum of the Biden-Harris administration’s achievements, and the energy from Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. (Earl Gibson/The Washington Informer)

CBCF Legislative Conference 2024

ALC 2024: A Crucial Turning Point for Black America Amid High-Stakes Elections

by Stacy M. Brown September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Nevada Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, stands at the forefront of an unrelenting campaign to protect democracy and ensure that African Americans are at the center of the nation’s progress. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)

CBCF Legislative Conference 2024

CBC Chair Steven Horsford Says Battle for the Nation’s Future Starts with Lifting Up Black America

by Stacy M. Brown September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris’ ascent as the first Black woman to secure the Democratic nomination for president of the United States stands on the shoulders of trailblazers like Shirley Chisholm, who battled the dual forces of racism and sexism to open doors that had been firmly shut to women of color. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)

CBCF Legislative Conference 2024

Kamala Harris: Carrying Shirley Chisholm’s Torch in a Relentless Fight Against Racism and Misogyny

by Stacy M. Brown September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

With a growing number of Republican-led states enacting laws that complicate the voting process, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference is working to combat voter suppression through emphasizing the importance of understanding voting options, deadlines, and eligibility requirements. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)

CBCF Legislative Conference 2024

Education is Essential for Casting Ballots As States Enact Various Voting Laws

by Stacy M. Brown September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Hakeem Jeffries is a central figure in the ongoing effort to elevate and empower Black communities across the nation. (WI File Photo/Roy Lewis)

CBCF Legislative Conference 2024

From Vision to Victory: How Hakeem Jeffries is Amplifying Black Voices in Washington

by Stacy M. Brown September 4, 2024September 4, 2024