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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Biden has AIDS Memorial Quilt at White House to observe World AIDS Day
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.