National News Archives - Page 19 of 571

Representative Harold M. Love, Jr., President-Elect of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Tells How His Rise Could Affect the Nation

December 13, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Tennessee Representative Harold M. Love, Jr., the next president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL), served as host to the NBCSL’s recent conference held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in downtown Nashville. Representative of Tennessee’s 58th legislative district, Love is now president-elect of the NBCSL. He will be sworn in as president next December 2025 in Washington, D.C. […]

Vice President Harris Makes History in Senate with 32nd Tie-Breaking Vote

December 7, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The latest tiebreaker occurred during the confirmation of Loren Alikhan as a U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia. As vice president, Harris serves as the president of the Senate, granting her constitutional authority to break ties. […]

NNPA Midwinter Training Conference

December 7, 2023 Carma Henry 0

NNPA Midwinter Training Conference […]

Former FedEx Driver Allegedly Shot At By White Men Shoots Back with New

December 7, 2023 Carma Henry 0

D’Monterrio Gibson, the former FedEx delivery driver who said two white men chased him down in a racist attack, filed his second lawsuit following the incident. Why the second one, you ask? […]

Georgia Lawmakers To Draw New Maps After Black Voters Were Intentionally Disenfranchised

December 7, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Republican lawmakers in Georgia intentionally diluted Black voting power, a federal judge ruled. […]

Congressional Leaders Advocate for Rosa Parks Day Federal Holiday

December 7, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The proposed legislation aims to designate December 1 as a federal holiday in honor of Rosa Parks, recognizing her pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. […]

Trailblazing Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Passes Away at 93

December 6, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The icon’s battle with dementia was disclosed to the public in October 2018 through a poignant letter in which she expressed her inability to continue participating in public life due to the advancing condition. […]

A Year of Political Fireworks: Trump’s Legal Odyssey, GOP Infighting, and Congressional Expulsion

December 6, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The year kicked off with a heavyweight bout within the Republican ranks, as Kevin McCarthy clinched the Speaker of the House position after a fierce battle that took 15 rounds of voting. […]

Republican Congressman George Santos Expelled Amidst Scandal and Charges of Fraud

December 6, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Santos, who has faced allegations of lies, fraudulent activities, and bizarre behavior, witnessed his downfall primarily at the hands of fellow Republicans who found his conduct too egregious to tolerate. […]

Omega Psi Phi’s Sigma Rho Chapter Donates Nearly 100 Suits to Jackets for Jobs Ahead of Thanksgiving

December 6, 2023 Carma Henry 0

This Thanksgiving season, the Sigma Rho chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has exemplified the spirit of giving by generously donating nearly 100 suits to Jackets for Jobs, a nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals through professional attire and career development. The fraternity’s timely contribution aligns with Jackets for Jobs’ mission to distribute suits, turkeys, and ties to men in need during the holiday season, truly embodying the essence of being a blessing to Detroit men. […]