From court rulings affecting civil rights to landmark political milestones, 2024 was a year of challenges and pivotal achievements.
Federal Judges Sound Alarm as Jan. 6 Arrests, Sentences Continue While Trump’s Pardons Loom
Federal judges are expressing concern over the future of justice for January 6 defendants as Donald Trump prepares to retake office.
Woman Pardoned by President Biden Advocates for Those Affected by Substance Abuse and the Criminal Justice System
By Karen Stokes On December 12th, President Biden issued the largest single-day clemency in modern history, granting 39 pardons for non-violent offenders and 1,499 commutations for those serving long prison terms. The move comes over a week after the president signed an unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter. One of those pardoned was Stevoni Wells […]
Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates
The American Civil Liberties Union celebrated President Joe Biden’s historic action in commuting 37 federal death sentences.
The Girl Scout Cookie Sale Building Empowerment Beyond the Cookies
By Karen Stokes It’s no surprise upon hearing “Girl Scouts”, “Girl Scout Cookies” is the first thought that comes to mind. Since the cookie sale began over 100 years ago, communities have looked forward to purchasing the delicious cookies while supporting approximately 1.7 million girls who are being trained and sent out into their communities. […]
Pilot Training and Education Program Brings Potential to Transform Industry
By Charlene Crowell For most consumers, buying a home is the single-largest investment of their lifetimes. But for Black America, home equity – the increase in market value from the time of purchase – is often the dominant, if not sole source of wealth-building. Home equity represents 65 percent of all Black wealth, according to […]
Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Finalize Equal Rights Amendment Before Transition
More than 100 House Democrats have urged the administration to ratify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th amendment
Climate-Driven Insurance Crisis Sweeps the Nation as Non-Renewals and Premiums Skyrocket
Homeowners across the United States face an escalating crisis as insurance companies abandon high-risk areas driven by climate change.
U.S. Job Numbers Surge in November
By Karen Stokes The November Jobs Report showed a rebound from October according to the Bureau of Labor report on Friday, December 6. The U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in November 2024, surpassing expectations. The rebound in the November jobs data could be attributed to a recovery from disruptions in October, when job growth was […]
Biden Grants Largest Single-Day Clemency in Modern History, Offering Second Chances to Nearly 1,500 Individuals
President Joe Biden announced the largest single-day grant of clemency in modern history, commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals
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