President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 individuals, including Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Denzel Washington, and Bono, for their contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.
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Capitol Hill legislators advocate for Black immigrant communities amid transition of power
U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke and other CBC members are urging the Biden-Harris administration to take immediate action to protect Black immigrant communities during the upcoming lame duck session, including extending and redesignating TPS and addressing the TPS processing backlog.
Posted inU.S. Government
Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown and brings a close to days of Washington upheaval
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that averts a government shutdown, providing $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in agricultural assistance, and includes federal funding to cover 100 percent of the costs for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
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Marcus Garvey’s son optimistic Biden will not forget his father as he grants pardons
President Joe Biden has set a record for the most sentences commuted by a U.S. president in a single day, while Dr. Julius Garvey continues to advocate for a posthumous pardon of his father, Marcus Garvey, who was wrongfully convicted of mail fraud in 1923.
Posted inOpinion
President Joe Biden has pardoned his son– but what about my child?
President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter Biden from drug-related charges has caused many Americans to reflect on their own concerns for their children’s well-being and safety.
Posted inU.S. Government
Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls on Biden to pardon death row inmates
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and her colleagues are urging President Joe Biden to commute the death sentences of individuals currently on federal death row, citing racial disparities and systemic inequities in the judicial system.
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Biden grants largest single-day clemency in modern history, offering 2nd chances to nearly 1,500 individuals
President Joe Biden has granted clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes and pardoned 39 others, reflecting the administration’s commitment to criminal justice reform and the belief that individuals who have shown rehabilitation deserve the opportunity to fully reintegrate into society.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
November unemployment rises for African Americans, exceeding all employment groups
The November 2024 jobs report revealed a spike in unemployment for Black Americans, prompting White House economists to reflect on the deeper work needed to ensure a lasting economic recovery for Black Americans.
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Civil rights advocates, lawmakers urge President Biden to pardon Marilyn Mosby
Civil rights advocates and congressional lawmakers are urging President Joe Biden to pardon former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who is currently under house arrest following her convictions in federal cases earlier this year.
Posted inBlack History
Congress passes legislation to posthumously award Shirley Chisholm with Congressional Gold Medal
The U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate passed legislation to honor Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, with a Congressional Gold Medal for her groundbreaking contributions to American politics and social justice.
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Montgomery County’s Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. celebrates fortitude of women on World AIDS Day 2024
The Montgomery County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted its fourth annual World AIDS Day Solidarity for Health Equity Breakfast on Dec. 3, highlighting the importance of HIV awareness and the need to end HIV transmission.
Posted inU.S. Government
Biden announces $1 billion in humanitarian aid and $600 million for African infrastructure investments
President Biden announced over $1 billion in humanitarian aid and $600 million in new U.S. investments in infrastructure projects under the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor initiative, emphasizing trade, investment, and sustainable development.
