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
Congressional Black Caucus Reaches Historic 62 Members While Preparing to Challenge Trump Policies
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will enter the 119th session of Congress with a historic 62 members, marking the largest number of Black federal lawmakers in U.S. history. In total, 67 Black lawmakers will serve, with five Republican members declining to join the caucus. However, […]
Irenda Jones Named 2025 Milwaukee Go Red for Women Chair
By Karen Stokes Irenda Jones, assistant vice president and operations manager of Riverstone Wealth Management, will serve as the 2024-2025 volunteer chair of Go Red for Women in Milwaukee. In addition to being a wife and mother, she has a passion for the health and well-being of women in the Milwaukee area. Launched over two […]
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