MLK was one of nine civil rights leaders who were instrumental to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964, five of whom were present to witness President Johnson sign it. These men were an eclectic bunch from varying backgrounds, ages, and experiences who pursued this legislation with what Dr. King would describe as “the fierce urgency of now.” Here’s some little-known facts about their histories:
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The wind howled and roared like a beast as Hurricane Beryl, a formidable Category 4 hurricane, made its catastrophic landfall on the morning of July 1. The residents of the Windward Islands braced themselves as 150 mph winds and life-threatening storm surges, warned about by the National Weather Service (NWS), began their destructive onslaught.
No one is above the law. Except, it seems, for presidents like Donald Trump. In a landmark decision on Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority granted former President Trump broad immunity from prosecution for certain official acts, while denying it for private acts. This 6-3 ruling, with the court’s liberal justices dissenting, basically alters the balance of power and accountability in American authority.
FAMU law and nursing programs threatened with closure for poor student performance
The evening began with students taking center stage, showcasing their accomplishments and entertaining the audience. The highlight of the event was the Bright Futures moment, conducted by Florida Lottery District Manager Maggie Pages-Pin. “I am honored to be here today to present each of these five deserving students with a Bright Futures medallion, representing their hard work and dedication on their academic journey,” said Pages-Pin.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Writer and attorney Olayemi Olurin tweeted, “It is a failure on CNN not to fact-check Trump’s lies, but the thing is… if Joe Biden were performing the way he’s supposed to in a debate, his answers would be the fact check. So, three things are true: Trump is lying his [butt] off, the mediator isn’t doing their job, and neither is Biden.”
The bill was widely supported by ocean conservation groups who point to marine debris as a growing problem as millions of pounds of plastic enter Earth’s oceans each year. Florida wildlife officials have found balloons dozens of miles off-shore, and turtles have been rehabbed in coastal rescue facilities after mistaking the plastic for food.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Concerningly, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has conditionally approved the initial phase of this landfill project, despite the obvious health and economic implications it will bring to the residents of Cumberland County. However, our community is hopeful that the next phase of this approval process will shed light on yet another reason that this mega-landfill cannot and must not be approved – the historic and beloved Pine Grove School.
On Monday, July 1, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled that all presidents are immune from prosecution for certain acts committed within the scope of their official duties. However, by selectively identifying acts vital to Trump’s previous convictions and pending criminal trials, they’ve blatantly ruled with extreme partiality in Trump’s favor. They handed Trump an olive tree instead of a branch, thus anointing Trump as President, Mafia Boss, & King.
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