By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore City Council – Public Safety and Government Operations Committee The Baltimore City Council Public Safety and Government Operations Committee will hold a hearing on Feb. 1 at one p.m. The topic of discussion for the hearing is “Human Trafficking Investigations and Prosecutions.” According to information disclosed by
By Brian Melley, The Associated Press Lawyers for the 5-year-old son of a man who died after repeatedly being shocked by Los Angeles police with a stun gun following a traffic collision filed a $50 million claim Friday for damages against the city. The legal claim is required before Keenan Anderson’s son and estate can
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO A movement dedicated to bridging the racial divide between police officers and minority communities is sweeping the country. Native Washingtonian, A.J. Ali, a journalist and filmmaker, is using film and faith to address racial tension across the country with his documentary “Walking While Black: L.O.V.E. Is the Answer.”
By DaQuan Lawrence, Special to the AFRO On Jan. 20, the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) announced D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, as the inaugural recipient of the Marion Barry Jr. Award for Public Service. The award was named in honor of Barry, the last D.C. Mayor elected to serve three terms, and was created to
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The DC Housing Finance Agency commences its ‘The Baldwin DuBois Discussion Series: Equity Access and Social Transformation.’ On Feb. 1, from 9 to 11 a.m., the DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) will kickoff a new discussion series focused on equity access and social transformation. The event will be
By Aria Brent, Special to the AFRO A D.C police officer is in recovery after being stabbed in the face on the afternoon of Jan. 21. It was reported by authorities that an officer was serving a bench warrant on Mount Olivet Road in the Northeast D.C., area. Around 1:10 p.m., officers from the fifth
Rep. George Santos’s staff hires draw scrutiny on Capitol Hill The Washington Post We Tried to Call the Top Donors To George Santos’ 2020 Campaign. Many Don’t Seem To Exist. – Mother Jones Mother Jones What to know about George Santos and his campaign finance issues as questions grow CNN Justice Department asks FEC to stand down as
At least seven dead in Jerusalem synagogue attack, Israeli police say CNN Jerusalem synagogue attack leaves at least 7 dead CBS Evening News Jerusalem synagogue shooting: Israel arrests 42 after deadly attack BBC ‘I don’t know how he didn’t kill me,’ witness says after Jerusalem terror massacre The Times of Israel News Wrap: Palestinian gunman kills 7 near Jerusalem
Aryna Sabalenka Wins the Australian Open Women’s Singles Title The New York Times Aryna Sabalenka defeats Elena Rybakina to win thrilling women’s Australian Open final CNN Aryna Sabalenka defeats Elena Rybakina for Aussie Open title ESPN An Aryna spectacular: Sabalenka stuns from a set down to win the Australian Open The Age Look: Tennis Star Asked To Remove Her
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