Authorities say a former North Carolina law enforcement officer, Christopher Gillum, was arrested in Florida after allegedly planning a racially motivated mass shooting targeting Black people at a major New Orleans festival, believed to be the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Law enforcement recovered a handgun and ammunition, and the FBI is coordinating a multi-state investigation as Gillum faces extradition to Louisiana.
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Sen. Blunt Rochester pushes for action on Black women’s pay gap
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester has introduced a Senate resolution recognizing Black Women’s Equal Pay Day to call attention to the stark wage gap that leaves Black women earning just 66 cents for every dollar a White man makes. Citing systemic racism and sexism, the resolution aims to drive intersectional policy reforms that address long-standing economic inequities.
Posted in2024 Elections
Lawmakers highlight importance of voting in swing states
Swing states in the U.S. are key in the upcoming presidential election, as voters in these states have the power to determine who becomes the next U.S. president and ensure that citizens in other states are not subjected to harsh laws.
Posted inPolitics
Early ballots cast as advocates warn of voter suppression and intimidation efforts
VoteRiders and the Fair Elections Center are working to ensure all citizens can exercise their right to vote, while the ACLU warns of potential voter intimidation tactics and the Election Protection hotline is available to report any incidents of voter suppression.
Posted inNational News
A time to help: Red Cross weighs in on how to aid Southeastern communities recovering from back-to-back hurricanes
The American Red Cross and other organizations are working to provide shelter, food, water, and emotional support to communities affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, while warning against scams and disinformation.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
PRESS ROOM: Capital B’s Black political power tour heads to 5 battleground states
Capital B, a Black-led local and national news organization, is continuing its cross-country tour with stops in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, and Arizona, aiming to educate Black voters ahead of the 2024 election.
Posted inNational Sports
Ravens happy with ‘productive’ NFL Draft
The Baltimore Ravens selected CB Nate Wiggins, OT Roger Rosengarten, DE Adisa Isaac, WR Devontez Walker, RB Rasheen Ali, QB Devin Leary, C Nick Samac and S Sanoussi Kane in the 2024 NFL Draft to address their needs at offensive line, cornerback, running back, edge rusher, safety and wide receiver.
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Black teachers help keep Black boys out of special education
Black male elementary school students matched to Black teachers are less likely to be identified for special education services, underscoring the need to increase recruitment of Black male teachers to reduce the schools-to-prison pipeline.