The House Foreign Affairs Committee has announced the selection of Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-Mcormick as Ranking Member of the highly influential Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee. The Subcommittee oversees the Middle East and North Africa regions and holds responsibility for monitoring State Department activities in these areas.
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On recently, Sen. Sonya Halpern (D–Atlanta) was sworn in by Judge Trent Brown to serve the 39th Senate District for her third term. The Democratic Caucus also elected Sen. Halpern to serve as Democratic Vice Chair for a second term.
Marijuana was a hot topic in 2024 as Floridians voted on Amendment 3, which proposed to amend Florida’s constitution to legalize recreational use for people 21 and older. The measure failed during the November general election. However, as the year came to an end, the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) reported nearly 900,000 Floridians and seasonal residents had obtained medical marijuana cards.
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This award recognizes student-athletes who have excelled in competition, in the classroom, and in the community over the past week, exemplifying the Championship Culture of Wildcat Athletics.
The Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award Watchlist has been released, and it features two prominent names from the MEAC.
The Michael Vick era is officially underway as he and the Norfolk State Spartans have just fielded their biggest transfer commit of the offseason.
The Clark Atlanta men’s basketball team earned its 11th victory of the season with a 63-61 road win over Edward Waters on Monday.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — While the policies aim to bolster what the administration calls “American values and safety,” they carry profound implications for Black Americans and other marginalized communities.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — A large swath of the 62 members of the Congressional Black Caucus who were invited to the ceremonies chose to observe the National King Day away from the nation’s capital.