In this opinion piece, Beverly Moran and LaToya B. Parker argue that the federal head of household tax filing status fails to meaningfully benefit the single mothers—particularly Black women—it was intended to help because its structure delivers the largest tax savings to higher-income earners. The authors contend that eliminating the status without replacing it with a more equitable, refundable per-child benefit would disproportionately harm low-income single-parent families and widen existing racial and economic disparities.
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Breaking cycles of poverty: The legacy of PATHS at UDC
For more than 20 years, the UDC PATHS Program helped African-American families in Washington, D.C., particularly single mothers, pursue education and long-term stability while breaking cycles of poverty. With its closure on Oct. 1, 2025, PATHS leaves a legacy of empowerment, equity and community transformation.
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How Washington, D.C.’s unbanked population compares to the rest of the US
Despite a decline in unbanked Americans since 2019, millions—especially those in marginalized communities—still lack access to traditional banking due to barriers like minimum balance requirements, distrust and limited physical access.
