David Scott, a longtime member of the Congressional Black Caucus, died April 22 at age 80 after more than two decades in Congress, where he became the first Black chair of the House Agriculture Committee. Known for championing rural communities, disadvantaged farmers and economic equity, the Georgia Democrat leaves behind a legacy of advocacy spanning both state and federal government.
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Multiple historically Black institutions targeted with threats of violence
Multiple Black institutions, including Virginia State University, Clark Atlanta University and others went into lockdown on Sept. 11 after receiving campus threats. Though the lockdowns have been lifted, officials warn students, faculty and staff that if they “see something, say something.”