Advocates call on Biden to meet with congressional leaders on racial justice initiatives

BY CHEYANNE M. DANIELS A host of racial justice organizations is teaming up with Democrats in sending an open letter to President Biden demanding the White House help advance racial equity bills.  The Hill received an exclusive look at the letter, spearheaded by Democratic Reps. Barbara Lee (Calif.), Sheila Jackson Lee (Texas), Cori Bush (Mo.)…

WITNESS FOR JUSTICE #1191 Setting Intentions Together

Bentley de Bardelaben-Phillips  February is Black History Month. Over the course of these 28/29 days, it is my annual practice to intentionally learn something new, expand my knowledge base regarding my ancestors, including, but not solely focused upon, America’s darkest chapter, it’s original sin: chattel slavery and the long history of racial injustice.Over the weekend,…

Celebrating Black History Month

By Dr. John E. Warren This year, perhaps more than ever, we need to be especially mindful of Black history. This is a time of banning books from local libraries–especially those that tell of the history and struggle of Black Americans against slavery and racism; creating a threat to both our presence and our future….

Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum celebrates Women’s History Month 2024 with inaugural digital exhibition and new initiatives

By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) – The Smithsonian American Women’s HistoryaMuseum has announced an exciting lineup of new initiatives for Women’s History Month March 2024 that will further the museum’s mission to make women’s history more visible. These initiatives mark an important step as the museum enters the next phase of research and…

DOJ inspector general exposes critical failures in federal prisons leading to inmate deaths

by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – A scathing report released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz unveiled a disturbing pattern of operational and managerial deficiencies within the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), shedding light on the alarming rate of inmate deaths. The report, covering the…

Ramos announces 2024 bill package 

SACRAMENTO— Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-Highland) announced his 2024 bill package that deals with issues ranging from public safety to youth homelessness to education to mental health services.   Ramos stated, “My legislative bill package tackles a range of issues important to the state as well as my constituents. As I enter my sixth year…