In today’s rundown: Training homeless residents for construction jobs…. Plus, the changing face of the District.
— The New York Times explores reports that D.C.’s black population has dipped below 50 percent for the first time in more than 50 years. The article covers more than race, looking at income disparities, unemployment, gentrification and homeownership among other aspects.
— The District is launching a pilot program today that will train the homeless to rehab houses reports WAMU. The “Sweat Equity” program will train participants to renovate abandoned houses which will be used as housing for the homeless. Program organizers want participants to gain skills that will help them find employment.
