Today’s Headlines – July 17, 2023
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Steps Down as President of Rainbow PUSH
Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes Named Successor Tributes have continued to pour in for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who announced on July 14 his retirement as President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the influential civil rights organization he started decades ago to carry on the struggle for equality […]
SPONSORED: BH Provides Needed Mental Health Services for DC Residents
Anthony Hall, Public Engagement Director at the D.C. Department of Mental Health, shares details about the department’s mental health services and outreach efforts. The agency wants to connect with residents who have mental health needs and promote its hotline for those experiencing a mental health crisis.
The High — and Often Hidden — Costs of Immigration
Getting to this country is no guarantee that migrants will find the social, economic and personal freedom that they seek.
VP Kamala Harris Makes History With 31st Tiebreaking Senate Vote
Kamala Harris, the groundbreaking vice president who shattered glass ceilings as the first woman and person of color to hold the position, has again etched her name into the annals of history.
Biden Admin Launches $2.2 Billion Relief Initiative to Support Black Farmers
The Biden-Harris administration has unveiled a $2.2 billion relief initiative aimed at providing support to Black farmers and other individuals who have faced discrimination within federal government lending programs.
