Today’s Headlines – June 12, 2023
New Podcast Works to Normalize Conversations Surrounding Suicide
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, peer support recovery specialists T-Kea Blackman and Jordan Scott launched the “Black People Die By Suicide Too” podcast on May 24.
Trump Indictment Reveals 37 Felony Counts Relating to His Mishandling of Classified Document
An indictment against former President Donald Trump has been unsealed, showing an astounding 37 felony charges connected to the alleged misuse of confidential data.
Study Finds Over One-Quarter of Homeowners Struggle with Housing Costs
A recent study found that more than 25% of homeowners in the United States are burdened by housing costs, spending over 30% of their income on their homes.
Biden’s Student Loan Debt Relief Plan Hangs in the Balance as Supreme Court Decision Nears
The Biden administration’s ambitious plan to alleviate billions of dollars in student loan debt has faced numerous roadblocks, remaining entangled in legal proceedings and awaiting the verdict of skeptical conservative justices on the Supreme Court.
Maurice D. Edington Named UDC’s 10th President
An accomplished scientist, educator, and university administrator has been named the 10th president of the University of the District of Columbia.
