The lethal injection of Christopher Collings on Dec. 3 left just eight men on death row — a figurative term since condemned Missouri inmates are housed with other prisoners. By contrast, nearly 100 people were living with a death sentence three decades ago.
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Urbanization, climate change, and aging infrastructure are contributing to the rise in Legionnaires disease cases.
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“Donald John Trump is going to raise his hand on the King James Bible and take the oath of office, his third victory and his second term,” Bannon said Sunday. “And the viceroy Mike Davis tells me, since it doesn’t actually say consecutive, that, I don’t know, maybe we do it again in ’28? Are you guys down for that? Trump ’28?”
Pharrell Williams has not only gifted our ears with music that lifts our spirit, and fashion design that intrigues the mind, but touched our hearts with sincerity and this movement is a highlight of that reason. The “happy” singer who was the artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear and a performer at the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral earlier this month, continued to dominate the French capital’s culture when he was appointed UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship on December 17, 2024, in Paris.
For more than 40 years, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has proudly supported talented and deserving students in their pursuit of higher education. As we continue to build on the legacy of empowering the next generation of Black leadership, we are excited to announce that our 2025 scholarship applications are now open!
Washington, D.C., has long been a cradle for Black-owned businesses that have served as the backbone of economic empowerment and community resilience. From the era of segregation to today, these enterprises have broken barriers, fostered economic self-reliance and created opportunities amid systemic challenges. Institutions like Industrial Bank and Ben’s Chili Bowl symbolize this legacy, having provided essential services, employment, and cultural pride. However, this rich history has faced challenges, with Black-owned businesses navigating obstacles like gentrification and limited access to resources. As the city moves forward, a renewed focus on equity and inclusion is critical to safeguarding this legacy and fostering future growth.
Black Americans are mobilizing in response to the potential dangers of Project 2025, a conservative plan by The Heritage Foundation. This blueprint, which aims to dismantle key programs like the Department of Education and Medicaid, could severely impact Black communities if fully implemented.
A Haitian pastor who was wanted for smuggling weapons was arrested in the neighboring Dominican Republic earlier this week and handed over to the local police.
The twin-island Republic’s police have reported that on the morning of December 16, 2024, Lisa Morris-Julian, the D’Abadie/O’Meara MP, and two of her children died in a fire at their home in Farfan Street, Arima.