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Many Trump appointees outlast him. Biden and Congress can’t forgive and forget.

December 2, 2020 Carma Henry 0

President Donald Trump may be leaving the White House in January, but repairing the damage done by his assault on our democracy requires rigorous inspection of the appointees he will leave behind, especially those in government oversight jobs. President-elect Joe Biden has announced his nominees to fill key several key Cabinet posts, but who are the Trump appointees who will remain at the top of some of America’s other government institutions? […]

Biden Announces Key Staff Appointments

November 25, 2020 Carma Henry 0

In a news release, Biden’s campaign officials noted that “these diverse, experienced, and talented individuals demonstrate President-elect Biden’s commitment to building an administration that looks like America.” The campaign noted further that each has deep government expertise and will be ready to help the president-elect deliver results for working families on day one. […]

12-Year Old to Become Youngest Composer of New York City Orchestra

November 25, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Grace Moore, a 12-year old girl from New York, has made history as one of the youngest composers to join the New York City Philharmonic Orchestra. […]

Black Don’t Crack, Unless Racism Is Involved: Study Finds Racial Discrimination Quickens Aging

November 25, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Black Don’t Crack, Unless Racism Is Involved: Study Finds Racial Discrimination Quickens Aging […]

5 Reasons Why Mumia Abu-Jamal Should Be Released

November 25, 2020 Carma Henry 0

5 Reasons Why Mumia Abu-Jamal Should Be Released […]

Student Loan Debt Widens Racial Wealth Gap

November 25, 2020 Carma Henry 0

With the freeze placed on student loan repayments set to end December 31, Biden has gotten behind the Democrat-led House’s HEROES Act, which calls on the federal government to pay off up to $10,000 in private, nonfederal student loans for economically distressed borrowers. “People having to make choices between paying their student loan and paying the rent … debt relief should be done immediately,” Biden stated during a news conference on Monday, November 16. […]

Speculation Swirls that Trump Will Resign, Clearing Way for Pardon by VP Pence

November 25, 2020 Carma Henry 0

“Perhaps the biggest looming pardon question is whether Trump will consider granting himself a pardon, amid state investigations into his business and finances and the prospect of federal investigators scrutinizing him after he leaves office,” CNN’s Evan Perez noted. […]

Ciara And Russell Wilson Donate $1.75M For Creation Of Washington-Based Charter School

November 25, 2020 Carma Henry 0

The pair donated $1.75 million through their nonprofit organization Why Not You Foundation—which is centered on advancing children’s education and health initiatives and eradicating poverty towards the rebranding of a program dubbed Cascade Midway Academy. The high school was slated to open its doors early this year, but the school’s launch was postponed due to the global pandemic. The school’s founders Scott Canfield and Garth Reeves connected with the Wilsons and were provided with financial support. […]

Wrigley Field Designated as a National Historic Landmark

November 25, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Recently, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt designated Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, as a National Historic Landmark, recognizing the significant role the ballpark has played in the city of Chicago and the history of professional sports. […]

S.T.A.R. Development Works to Open New Doors of Opportunity for Basketball HBCU Talent

November 25, 2020 Carma Henry 0

S.T.A.R. Development provides talented student-athletes that are under the radar and coaches with limited recruiting budgets access to one another through a free recruitment platform of services from athlete scouting reports to recruitment profile development to distribution of player videos to college coaching staffs. […]