Daniel Penny doesn’t testify as his defense rests in subway chokehold trial
New York (AP) — Daniel Penny chose not to testify and defense lawyers rested their case Friday at his trial in the death of an …
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New lawmakers may test final DeSantis term
DANNY PEREZ: Newly sworn-in Florida House speaker, who represents a suburban stretch of the state’s largest metro area in Miami-Dade County, said all government spending …
Justice Department finds a pattern of misconduct by police in Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton, N.J. (AP) — Police in New Jersey’s capital have shown a pattern of misconduct, including using excessive force and making unlawful stops, the Justice …
Facing sharp criticism, Trump finally picks first Black to serve in Cabinet
Scott Turner in 2019 at The White House Opportunity Zones Conference with President Donald Trump. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA Miami – After facing backlash for …
Arrest warrants put Israeli PM among leaders accused of crimes against humanity
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA The decision by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister …
America: Embrace courage, go forward!
“Tyranny and democratic republics do not proceed in the same way, however. It ignores the body and goes straight for the soul.” – Alexis de Tocqueville …
Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
Springfield, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges of staging a racist and homophobic attack against …
Hank Aaron postcard sells for nearly $200,000 at auction. Ted Williams’ ‘46 AL MVP gets $528,750
Hank Aaron PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA A rare souvenir postcard picturing Hank Aaron as a rookie with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro Leagues sold …
Campaign lies and billionaires
Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward, Donald Trump, and his former Chief of Staff General John Kelley. PHOTOS COURTESY OF HOMELANDSECURITY.COM AND STOCK PHOTOS Just so …
NAACP launches Black businesses fund
During a dealmaking summit for investors, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs in New York City, the NAACP, the nation’s largest civil rights organization, announced the launch …