Rapper A$AP Rocky is on trial for allegedly firing a handgun at Relli, a man who alleges Rocky shot him in 2021.
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Posted inU.S. Government
President blames diversity hiring for deadly midair collision–without evidence
President Donald Trump used the occasion of the deadliest American aviation disaster in over two decades to launch a diatribe against diversity hiring, baselessly blaming DEI initiatives for undermining air safety, despite the federal investigation still underway and first responders working to recover bodies from the Potomac River.
Posted inNational News
What is known about the collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter near D.C.
A jet with 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., sending both aircraft plummeting into the Potomac River. All 64 on board are feared dead.
Posted inU.S. Government
White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion
President Donald Trump’s office rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal loans and grants after an outcry from states, organizations, and citizens across the country, with the administration insisting that their actions still had the intended effect by underscoring their obligations to abide by Trump’s executive orders.
Posted inNEWS
Target’s DEI rollback raises questions about the retail giant’s philanthropic commitments
Target has announced the end of its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, sparking questions about its philanthropic commitment to fighting racial disparities and promoting progressive values.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Head Start and other services for low-income families hit glitches after federal money freeze
The White House paused federal grants and loans on January 28, disrupting access to funds for early childhood education centers and states, causing widespread disruption to programs serving low-income families and children.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, turn to faith amid deportation fears
Many Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are seeking solace and divine intervention in their churches as they fear the potential end of the Temporary Protected Status program that allows them to remain in the U.S. legally.
Posted inU.S. Government
Justice Department says it has fired employees involved in prosecutions of the president
The Justice Department has fired more than a dozen employees who worked on criminal prosecutions of President Donald Trump, signaling an early willingness to take action favorable to the president’s personal interests.
Posted inBUSINESS
Target is ending its diversity goals as a strong DEI opponent occupies the White House
Target has announced that it will no longer have a program to help Black employees build meaningful careers and improve the experience of Black shoppers, and will no longer have diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, following the lead of other prominent American brands.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Commanders made this Washington’s best season in decades even after getting routed in NFC title game
The Washington Commanders had a successful season, winning 14 games, including two in the playoffs, but were defeated by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game, ending their season on a sour note.
Posted inTV and Film
Movie Review: ‘One of Them Days’ will convince you Keke Palmer is a star
The movie “One of Them Days,” starring Keke Palmer and SZA, is a comedy that explores the struggles of working-class Black women in Los Angeles, while also showcasing Palmer’s charisma and comedic skills.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Rwanda-backed rebels enter outskirts of strategic city in what Congo calls ‘declaration of war’
Rwanda-backed rebels have launched a declaration of war against the city of Goma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, causing mass panic and humanitarian crises, with the United Nations calling for a ceasefire and the United States and France urging Rwanda to withdraw its support to the rebels.
