President Joe Biden has nominated Clarke to lead the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Justice Department. The U.S. Senate is now considering her nomination. In a just world, there would be no question about her confirmation. Clarke has the skills, experience, and character for the job.
Author: Carma Henry
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Armed racism keeps no one safe
Ditch the draft, once and for all
Hester McCardell Ford, believed to be the oldest living person in the United States and among the oldest human beings on the planet, died peacefully at her home in Charlotte on Saturday, according to her family. She was at least 115, but possibly as old as 116.
DAVIS Funeral services for the late Andrew Bruce Davis – 56 were held April 17th at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Elder Kevin Eason officiating.…
COMERFORD Funeral services for the late Viola Monroe Comerford – 85 were held were held April 16th at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center. HALL Funeral…
Church members beware
Ten Reasons to Oppose Militarism & War on Earth Day
This statement was made in June of 2020, which was when the world was dealing with the effects of George Floyd. For the 2021 May Spring issue, Amanda Gorman became the first ever poet to be featured on the cover of Vogue. The cover is a win for her as a poet, for sure. But, most of the Black community is singing the praises of Vogue for the authenticity of the cover. It seems to be one of the most culturally diverse covers in their history. For instance, Gorman is wearing a Louis Vouitton blanket styled as a dress with a gold belt.
The jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all the counts he was charged with over the death of George Floyd. One of the most closely watched cases in modern memory, causing a national awakening to police violence on Black people and systemic racism in this country.