More than 200,000 former convicted felons will be eligible to vote and run for public office in Virginia under a sweeping executive order, which was announced Friday by Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe.
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Ben Carson Backs Donald Trump,
Former Republican presidential nominee and famed neurosurgeon Ben Carson said that he trusts Donald Trump to address systemic racial disparities affecting the Black people, if the billionaire businessman wins the presidential election in November.
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No Questions Asked:
The Chicago Police Department, in collaboration with St. Sabina Parish, is hosting a Gun Turn-In Event. During this event, community members will receive a $100 gift card in exchange for every gun turned in and a $10 gift card for each BB-gun, air-gun, or replica firearm – No questions asked!
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Mississippi Honors First African-American Woman
Ericka Wheeler, a Mississippi native and 2012 graduate of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, was named the first African-American woman in Mississippi to receive a Rhodes Scholarship, and on April 20, the Mississippi House of Representatives even stepped up to honor her accomplishments.
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The Daily 202: African American Women, Their Political Muscle…
American women have emerged as a more potent political force than ever this year. They are Hillary Clinton’s core base of support, and they’ve helped her run up big margins in states with diverse populations.
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Chicago Beyond Increases Opportunities for Youth Programs
When you feed a child’s mind, you feed their curiosity for limitless opportunities. Former principal and educator Liz Dozier understands this clearly as she’s tackled the challenges of the Chicago Public School system and helped high school students meet their academic goals.
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Blacks, Hispanics Pay More In Utility Costs, Report Finds
Philadelphia is one of 15 cities that has the heaviest energy burdens for low-income and minority households, according to a report released this week by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy and the Energy Efficiency for All coalition.
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Kristin A. Turner: Harvard Black Law Students Association Elected
The membership of the Harvard Black Law Students Association has elected Kristin A. Turner, ’17, as its president. As the organization nears its 50th anniversary, Turner says she is committed to ushering the organization into a new age by “shaping its future while honoring its past.”
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Jackie Robinson’s Daughter Honors Young Students for Essays
The daughter of Jackie Robinson has honored two western Pennsylvania students for their award-winning essays inspired by the baseball legend’s life.
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Philadelphia Schools Could End Year With Surplus
School officials say Philadelphia’s cash-strapped school system expects to end the current year with a $134.5 million budget surplus.
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