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Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, along with Johnson, protested on the House floor after the murder of three 9-year-old students and three adults at an elementary school in Nashville.

     “Thanks to the strong leadership and support network provided by the 100 Black Men of Triangle East, young individuals are learning how to become successful leaders and active participants in the community,” said Sandra Coburn, SECU senior vice president. “We appreciate the impactful work they are doing, and we are so pleased to support their efforts.”

On Monday, April 10, President Biden issued another proclamation to begin Black Maternal Health Week.

A spokesperson for House Speaker Cameron Sexton said he’d go along with the council if they chose to send Jones back.

Justices are required to report all gifts of $415 or more that are “anything of value” and not fully reimbursed. There’s no record of Thomas reporting the gifts or reimbursing anyone for the trips.

     In 2000, Audri Scott Williams, the first woman to lead a global walk for Human Rights and Environmental Justice, led a group of five women and one man on a three-month walk on the Appalachian Trail where escaped slaves sought freedom along with Native Americans.

Former President Donald Trump has been arrested. He surrendered to authorities at the courthouse in Manhattan at around 1:30 p.m. ET.

     But for the Black Americans who gathered outside, this wasn’t just about Trump going down; it was also about witnessing history in the making.

    Latoya is known worldwide for the celebrity-collected shoes that she paints by hand and flies off the shelf and onto the red carpet. In addition to custom shoe commissions, she sells one-of-a-kind designs in various sizes on her website, www.lovchld.com.

“HBCUs create economic opportunity both for their students and throughout the communities they serve,” said HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge. “At HUD, we are proud to partner with HBCUs to expand the voices in the housing research space to support strong communities, build affordable housing, create job opportunities, revitalize neighborhoods, and promote homeownership.”