Latinas in DC Earn 64 Cents For Every Dollar Earned by White, Non-Hispanic Men
For Latinas in DC, the picture is less egregious, but still stark. Latinas earn 64 percent of what white, non-Hispanic men do in a year and it takes them nearly 19 months to make up the difference…
DC’s Extreme Wealth Concentration Exacerbates Racial Inequality, Limits Economic Opportunity
Taxing wealth could reduce inequality and raise revenue for public services
Reflections on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day: DC Making Progress on Wage Equity, But There is Still Work To Be Done
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DCFPI Has a New Mission Aimed at Creating an Anti-Racist Future
When we identify, advocate for, and win policy solutions that intentionally lift up and protect DC’s Black and brown communities, everyone will benefit.
Large Black-White Disparities in Poverty and Income Persisted in 2021
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DCFPI welcomes Claire Goldberg as our new Digital Communications Associate!
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Police Budget Remains Flat Despite Big Investments in Officer Recruitment and Retention
DC’s approved police budget is remaining relatively flat, on net and when accounting for inflation, despite the Mayor and DC Council enacting significant investments to expand the police force.
DCFPI welcomes Todd Gray as our new Director of Institutional Advancement
DCFPI welcomes Todd Gray as our new Director of Institutional Advancement!
DCFPI welcomes Caitlin C. Schnur as our new Deputy Policy Director
DCFPI welcomes Caitlin C. Schnur, DCFPI’s new Deputy Policy Director!
Major Housing Production Investments in FY 2023 Budget Fall Short of Holistic, Anti-Displacement Strategy
Given the enormity of its affordable housing crisis, the District needs a thoughtful anti-displacement strategy that pairs long-term solutions with programs that meet residents’ urgent needs, and strong oversight of both.
