70.4 F
Portland
Tuesday, September 29, 2026

President Biden Announces Pardon Of Federal Convictions For Simple Marijuana Possession

Biden’s executive action is a three-pronged approach to address the failed war on drugs.

Dawnn Lewis And Samia Yaba Christina Nkrumah Named Honorary Members Of Zeta Phi Beta...

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. announced two new honorary members, Dawnn Jewel Lewis and Samia Yaba Christina Nkrumah, have joined the esteemed African American women's service organization.

Joseph C. Phillips Joins Clark Atlanta University’s Faculty

CAU has announced that actor, author, columnist, commentator, and sought-after speaker Joseph C. Phillips has joined the University as a professor in Theatre and Communication Studies.

Murder Convictions Overturned After Court Rules Rap Lyrics Likely Injected Racial Bias

The murder convictions of two Black men in northern California were vacated Monday after a judge ruled the introduction of rap lyrics and racialized rhetoric violated the Racial Justice Act.

Biden, Harris Deliver More Promises To Black America At CBCF Dinner

With the support of the CBC, Biden ticked off the “big wins” his administration has scored on behalf of Black America.

The $111M Initiative To Finance African Student Education

8B Education Investments connects high-potential African students with world-class colleges and universities.

Bowser Administration Releases Black Homeownership Report

This goal is a first step in undoing the lasting legacy of discriminatory housing laws that locked many Black families out of homeownership throughout the twentieth century.

Herschel Walker Denies In ‘Strongest Possible Terms’ Report He Paid For Abortion

Walker's denial came shortly after the Daily Beast reported he had paid for a woman's abortion after the two conceived a child while they were dating in 2009.

Oath Keepers January 6 Trial Tests DOJ’s Case For Seditious Conspiracy

Prosecutors present their case for why the alleged plotting of several far-right militia members ahead of the attack amounted to a seditious conspiracy.

ALS Drug Gets FDA Approval Despite Uncertainty About Effectiveness

A new treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Must Read

FBI Grapples With Fallout From Massive Data Breach

A week after a cybercriminal group claimed to steal sensitive personal data on thousands of current and former FBI employees, the bureau is still assessing the extent of the damage while facing internal criticism about the agency’s handling of the incident.