The D.C. Council passed the FY25 2025 budget to second reading with a majority vote, restoring Access to Justice funds, providing housing vouchers, and establishing a child tax credit, while also raising taxes for employers and residential property taxes.
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Howard University revokes Diddy’s honorary degree as mogul’s legal troubles grow
Howard University has revoked the honorary degree awarded to Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2014 due to allegations of abuse, and the university has also terminated a pledge and agreement with the Sean Combs Foundation.
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White House celebrates Kenyan President William Ruto
President Biden and the White House hosted a state dinner in honor of Kenyan President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto, marking 60 years of partnership between the two countries and announcing new economic cooperation initiatives.
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Pandas will return to Washington’s National Zoo by year’s end
The National Zoo has announced that two new giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, will be arriving from China by the end of 2024, marking the start of a new chapter in the zoo’s breeding and conservation partnership with China.
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AFRO spotlight: Councilmember Janeese Lewis George hopes to continue positively impacting Ward 4
Councilmember Janeese Lewis George is running for reelection in 2020 and is focused on addressing the safety and housing issues in Ward 4, as well as raising the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits throughout the District.
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Willie Earl Vereen, valiant freedom fighter, dies at age 70
Willie Earl Vereen, a member of the “Wilmington Ten” who was convicted for arson and firebombing in Wilmington, NC, has died at the age of 70, prompting a memorial service in Wilmington.
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Washington View Community brings health equity out of the doctor’s office and into the community
The Collaboration for Equitable Health, a partnership between the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and the University of Michigan School of Public Health, has launched a national initiative to combat health inequities in communities of color, with a focus on D.C.’s Washington View neighborhood.
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Marilyn Mosby pursues presidential pardon amidst national support
Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby is pushing for a presidential pardon ahead of her sentencing for mortgage fraud and perjury convictions on May 23, with supporters rallying behind her and requesting a pardon from President Biden.
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AFRO News to host Black Business Matters Expo 2024
The AFRO is hosting the Black Business Matters Expo 2024 on May 30, featuring a lineup of top-notch speakers and special performances, and is supported by sponsors including Chase, United Bank, TEDCO, United Way of Central Maryland, Giant, Security Plus Federal Credit Union, PNC Bank and Live Casino and Hotel.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemns Justice Samuel Alito for upside-down flag, demands he recuse himself from Jan. 6 trials
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has called on U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to apologize for displaying an upside-down American flag, which is a symbol of the “Stop the Steal” movement, and to recuse himself from cases involving the 2020 election and former President Donald Trump.
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Chase for Business’ ‘The Experience’ spotlights minority businesses in pop-up marketplace
J.P. Morgan Chase hosted a free event for D.C.’s small business community, featuring six local minority-owned businesses, including Brix Fitness and MahoganyBooks, who were part of the Chase for Business Coaching for Impact program.
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President Joe Biden to nominate Judge Embry J. Kidd to federal circuit court
President Joe Biden has announced his intention to nominate four individuals to federal circuit and district courts, including Judge Embry J. Kidd, an African-American judge, to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
