Black men disproportionately return to prison after being released, with 81% of Black offenders being rearrested within nine years of their 2005 release, compared to 75% of Hispanic offenders and 73% of White offenders.
Tag: President Joe Biden
Posted inReligion
AME Church delegates name six new bishops while retaining same-sex marriage ban
The African Methodist Episcopal Church elected six new bishops, voted to continue its ban on same-sex marriage, and discussed missing retirement money during its quadrennial meeting in Columbus, Ohio.
Posted in!Front Page National News, 2024 Elections, National News, NEWS, POLITICS
Vice-President Kamala Harris formally accepts presidential nomination on last night of 2024 DNC
Vice President Kamala Harris stood on the stage of the Democratic National Convention and formally accepted the nomination for president on Aug. 22. If elected into the role of president with her running mate, current Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris would be the first woman and the first person of Jamaican and Indian descent to […]
Posted inNational News
Chicago becomes a fortress as Democratic National Convention begins amid heightened security
Chicago has implemented stringent security measures for the Democratic National Convention, including road closures, security barriers, and tamper-evident manhole covers, to ensure the safety of the event and its high-profile attendees.
Posted inCivil Rights
President Biden designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument to commemorate civil rights history
President Joe Biden has signed a proclamation establishing the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Springfield, Illinois, preserving 1.57 acres of federal land and highlighting a significant moment in American history.
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Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Walz as running mate
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential election, with the two set to campaign in seven states ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
Posted in2024 Elections
Commentary: Kamala Harris bags major climate justice endorsement
The Green New Deal Coalition has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential race, citing her record of challenging Big Oil and co-sponsoring the Green New Deal legislation.
Posted inU.S. Government
President Joe Biden lays out a plan to reform the U.S. Supreme Court Â
President Joe Biden has proposed a “No One is Above the Law Amendment” and term limits for Supreme Court justices in an effort to restore balance and fairness to the court, following several ethical scandals and the Supreme Court’s decision granting near absolute immunity to future presidents.
Posted in2024 Elections
Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign surges with key endorsements and record-breaking fundraising
Vice President Kamala Harris has received significant endorsements and financial support, solidifying her position as the leading Democratic contender for the 2024 presidential election.
Posted inBUSINESS
Gov. Wes Moore discusses small business ownership, state of Maryland’s economy in fireside chat
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced plans to support small businesses and minority communities, including a strategic plan for procurement reform, a housing package, and a pledge from President Biden to cover the full costs of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Posted inU.S. Government
Biden targets housing costs with new proposals
President Biden has announced new efforts to reduce housing costs for Americans, including imposing rent caps on corporate landlords and building more affordable housing, in order to address the growing issue of high rents and housing costs.
Posted inNational News
Project FREEDOM unveiled to combat controversial project
Project FREEDOM, a new strategy to engage Black voters in four key battleground areas, aims to provide a policy agenda for Democrats ahead of the November election, focusing on four pillars of freedom to live, learn, vote, and thrive.