President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted an event on the South Lawn of the White House to commemorate World AIDS Day, highlighting the federal government’s support for the 1.2 million people in the US living with HIV.
Tag: President Joe Biden
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Lawmakers pressure President Biden to grant clemency to thousands of incarcerated individuals before leaving office
President Joe Biden is being urged by Democratic lawmakers to grant clemency to thousands of incarcerated individuals, particularly those serving unjust sentences and women punished for defending themselves against abuse, before he leaves office.
Posted inEducation
Maryland schools have new rules to follow for active shooter drills
Maryland Center for School Safety has released new guidelines for active shooter drills, which prohibit trauma-inducing elements and require school systems to notify parents in advance, in an effort to limit the impact of the drills on students’ mental health.
Posted inPOLITICS
Biden calls for unity in post-election speech from the Rose Garden
President Joe Biden delivered a speech in the Rose Garden, pledging to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition of power and acknowledging the integrity of the American electoral system.
Posted in2024 Elections
Harris falls short as millions vote against their own interests in 2024 presidential election
Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States, despite his conviction for fraud and sexual assault, while Kamala Harris, the first woman and person of color to run for the presidency, lost the race.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. officials brace for potential unrest, Howard U preps for Harris’ return to watch election results
Howard University has been designated as the site for the Harris-Walz campaign’s presidential election night event on Nov. 5, and the District of Columbia is preparing for potential unrest with increased security measures and boarded-up businesses.
Posted inMental Health
Feeling stressed about the election? Here’s what some are doing to find relief
Experts recommend meditation, mindfulness, setting boundaries, and taking action to manage election-induced stress and navigate related tensions.
Posted inBaltimore News
A look at how Biden’s $147 million investment into Maryland Port Administration will bring change to Baltimore
President Joe Biden announced $3 billion in infrastructure grants to support ports nationwide, with the Maryland Port Administration receiving $147 million, which will be used to purchase zero-emission cargo handling equipment and drayage trucks and facilitate the transition of the port to a zero-emission facility.
Posted inNational News
Americans could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on
The International Longshoremen’s Association went on strike on October 1, shutting down ports from Maine to Texas, which could lead to higher prices and shortages of goods around the country during the holiday shopping season.
Posted inAfro Briefs
US port strike by 45,000 dockworkers is all but certain to begin at midnight
The International Longshoremen’s Association has announced a strike on Oct. 1, which could cause 36 ports to shut down and disrupt the nation’s supply chain, leading to higher prices and delays in goods reaching households and businesses.
Posted inNational News
Hurricane Helene kills at least 44 and cuts a swath of destruction across the Southeast
Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across Florida and the southeastern U.S., killing at least 44 people and causing widespread flooding, tornadoes, and power outages.
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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson brings book tour to Baltimore
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke about her new book “Lovely Ones” and her personal origin story at the Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore on September 21.
