National News

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Monica Rainge as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

Monica Armster Rainge was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Agriculture today. Rainge is an agricultural lawyer and mediator. She has worked in the public and private agricultural sectors for more than 25 years. Most recently, she served as the Director of Land Retention and Advocacy for the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund where she led the development and management of outreach and technical assistance programs that support regional land retention and advocacy initiatives for socially dis-advantaged farmers and ranchers. […]

Entertainment

The new DMX album Exodus was released posthumously

   In April, hip hop legend and rapper DMX passed away due to a heart attack. According to several reports, DMX dies due to complications from a drug overdose. This is not the first time DMX has been linked to drugs. He has been in rehab at least three times. Despite the death, his legacy still lives on through his music. Def Jam released his last album Exodus last week. […]

Religion

Bishop T.D. Jakes Headlines Panel About Ending the Pandemic

A diverse group of faith and community leaders met on May 20 for a virtual panel entitled, “Finishing the Race.” The central message discussed what the church needs to know about COVID-19 vaccines and access. The conversation focused on information and inspiration and touched on the importance of vaccine education and what advocates can do to make communities of color healthier. […]