Today’s Headlines – September 18, 2023
House Minority Leader Jeffries: Republican Party ‘In the Middle of a Civil War’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has characterized the Republican Party as being in the middle of a civil war as they struggle to reach an agreement to prevent a government shutdown, with Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s decision to initiate an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden causing tensions within the GOP.
Howard U. President Vinson Opens Up to Campus Community
Dr. Ben Vinson III, Howard University’s 18th president, shared his personal story and vision for the future of the university at its 186th convocation, encouraging students to work with him in taking HU to the next level.
Remembering the Four Little Girls 60 Years Later
Four little girls were killed in the 1963 bombing of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, but their legacy continues today with monuments, memorials, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, which is dedicated to the fight for freedom and justice.
Prince George’s County Hires Jacqueline West-Spencer as Executive Director of Redevelopment Authority
Jacqueline West-Spencer has been hired as executive director of Prince George’s County’s Redevelopment Authority, bringing over 25 years of experience in real estate development, finance, and portfolio management.
Experts Discuss Race, Voting and Threats to Democracy in Collaborative Panel by theGrio, AP
Allen Media Group’s theGrio and The Associated Press are collaborating to present a thought-provoking panel discussion on race, democracy, and social justice in the United States, featuring renowned experts Aaron Morrison, Ayanna Alexander, Dr. Christina Greer, and Marc Lamont Hill.
