Inequality in America

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser released a draft plan to address the problems created by racial inequities in the District. The plan focuses on several key areas, and the mayor wants input from the community. “Decades or some would say centuries of discrimination have intentionally blocked Black and brown people out of opportunities to build wealth, which have compounded these...

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser released a draft of her plan to address the problems created by racial inequities in the District. News4’s Mark Segraves reports the plan focuses on several key areas, and the mayor is asking for input.

How does the repeal of 50 years of prescient around reproductive rights and abortion access impact our communities? News4 explores the issue in our latest installment of Inequality in America: A Call to Action.

The next part of News4’s Inequality in America series digs in to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and its potential impact on people of color and low-income people. 

News4’s Shawn Yancy discusses the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade with a Maryland lawmaker, college professor and faith leader.

Floyd’s death sparked protests across the country and cries to defund the police, but what has changed? News4’s Pat Muses spoke with Sara Clarke Kaplan, executive director of American University’s Antiracist Research and Policy Center.

Descendants of formerly enslaved residents of Georgetown gathered for the installation of a plaque commemorating a trailblazing Black couple. News4’s Mark Segraves reports on the honor that’s the first of many.

The National Philharmonic premiered “America’s Requiem – A Knee on the Neck” at the Strathmore. The Washington Chorus and The Howard University Chorale were part of this musical work that honors the tragic life and death of George Floyd. News4 spoke to composer Adolphus Hailstork about scoring the emotional tribute.