Despite signs that crime is down in some cities across America, the federal government has allocated $80 million to fight violent crime.NNPA photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a multifaceted strategy to bolster law enforcement and community-based initiatives to combat violent
Sgt. Jatonya Clayborn-Muldrow By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a female police sergeant from St. Louis, making it easier for workers to pursue employment discrimination claims related to job transfers. The court sided with Sgt. Jatonya Clayborn-Muldrow, who alleged she
Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III By Hazel Trice EdneyTriceEdneyWire.com Less than a year after the fanfare announcement that he will succeed the Rev. Jesse Jackson as leader of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III announced his resignation amid what insiders described as a painful financial situation. Few details
A recent GAO study highlighted a stark disparity between the racial and ethnic composition of faculty compared to the student body.NNPA photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia A new study conducted by the Government Accountability Office, commissioned by Congressman Bobby Scott (D-Virginia), has unveiled concerning trends
Critics have said that former President Donald Trump has a history of blasted Latin American immigrants, perpetuates harmful stereotypes and exacerbates divisions within society.NNPA photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Former President Donald Trump has reignited controversy with inflammatory remarks suggesting a preference for immigrants from
O.J. Simpson By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia O.J. Simpson, a towering figure in both the sports world and the annals of American legal history, lost his battle with cancer at the age of 76. His family confirmed his death in a statement issued early last Thursday. “On
A quarterly crime report by the FBI indicates a widespread decrease in violent crime during 2023 compared to the previous year.NNPA photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has announced a multifaceted strategy to bolster law enforcement and community-based initiatives to combat violent
With sign language interpreter April Jackson-Woodard at his side, Maryland Governor Wes Moore gives an update on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.AFRO Photo by Alexis Taylor By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com It is still unclear when the rubble of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the Dali
Angel Reese said she is moving on because there is no other goal for her to attain as a college basketball player.NNPA file photo By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In a move that surprised few but marked a significant milestone in her career, LSU women’s basketball star
Activists across the country have been pushing back against Trump’s rhetoric, which has encouraged his supporters.NNPA photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Donald Trump’s history is riddled with instances of racism and racially charged remarks, which have only intensified as he faces legal challenges and seeks a
