National Archives - The 老澳门开奖网 Informer /category/national-news/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The 老澳门开奖网 Informer Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:34:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png National Archives - The 老澳门开奖网 Informer /category/national-news/ 32 32 121622320 Justice Department Expands Protections for Voting Rights and Election Integrity Ahead of Upcoming Elections /justice-department-protection-voting-rights/ /justice-department-protection-voting-rights/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:10:00 +0000 /?p=1217668 **FILE** The Department of Justice has released a comprehensive plan to protect voting rights, prosecute election-related crimes, and secure upcoming elections from domestic and foreign threats. (Robert R. Roberts/The 老澳门开奖网 Informer)

The Department of Justice has released a comprehensive plan to protect voting rights, prosecute election-related crimes, and secure upcoming elections from domestic and foreign threats through the Civil Rights Division, Criminal Division, National Security Division, and U.S. Attorneys' Offices nationwide.

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Supreme Court Sides With MAGA, Greenlights Virginia’s Voter Purge Program /supreme-court-allows-virginia-voter-purge/ /supreme-court-allows-virginia-voter-purge/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:59:00 +0000 /?p=1217662 **FILE** The Supreme Court made a decision allowing Virginia to proceed with a program targeting the removal of suspected noncitizens from its voter registration rolls, in a decision made without commentary from the majority. (Ja鈥橫on Jackson/The 老澳门开奖网 Informer)

The Supreme Court has allowed Virginia to proceed with a program to remove suspected noncitizens from its voter registration rolls, despite opposition from voting rights organizations and the Biden administration.

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Gun Industry Exposed: Secret Customer Data Used to Influence U.S. Elections /gun-industry-shares-customer-data/ /gun-industry-shares-customer-data/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:56:00 +0000 /?p=1217401 a rifle and a handgun on a desk

The National Shooting Sports Foundation secretly shared sensitive personal information on hundreds of thousands of customers with political operatives without their consent, forming the backbone of a massive political database that influenced elections for over two decades.

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Our Union May Be Imperfect, But It’s Worth Fighting For /civil-rights-heroes-inspire-change/ /civil-rights-heroes-inspire-change/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 /?p=1217237 "Rise Up & Fight" was composed because I believe that now, more than ever, we must bravely use our voices to fight for our democracy," says Nolan Williams Jr., CEO of NEWorks Productions. (Courtesy of wordinblack.com)

Nolan Williams Jr., an award-winning multi-hyphenate artist, has created a new civic anthem titled "Rise Up & Fight" to honor the sacrifices of Civil Rights workers and to encourage citizens to use their votes to advocate for justice and equality.

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‘Exonerated Five’ Sue Donald Trump for Defamation Over False Debate Remarks /trump-defamation-lawsuit-exonerated-five/ /trump-defamation-lawsuit-exonerated-five/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:49:00 +0000 /?p=1217007 **FILE** The five men wrongfully convicted in the 1989 Central Park assault case, known as the "Exonerated Five," including New York City Council member Yusef Salaam (center), have filed a defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump after he made false statements during the Sept. 10 presidential debate. (WI photo)

The "Exonerated Five" have filed a defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump for making false statements about their involvement in the 1989 Central Park assault case.

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As DEI Programs Face Rollback, Study Highlights Black Women Are Still Facing Barriers in Predominantly White Workplaces /black-women-white-workplaces-diversity/ /black-women-white-workplaces-diversity/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:35:00 +0000 /?p=1217000 female lawyers in an office looking at a computer

Black women are disproportionately affected by working with predominantly white teams, as they are 51% more likely to leave the firm within two years and face a significant decrease in their chances of promotion.

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U.S. Marshals Sweep D.C. Region in Major Crime Operation, Arresting 826 Fugitives /operation-nazare-wave-washington/ /operation-nazare-wave-washington/#comments Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:17:00 +0000 /?p=1216995 **FILE** The U.S. Marshals Service announced the results of Operation Nazare Wave, a multi-agency initiative targeting violent crime in the D.C. area, leading to the arrest of 826 fugitives between April and September. (Jacques Benovil/The 老澳门开奖网 Informer)

The U.S. Marshals Service's Operation Nazare Wave resulted in the arrest of 826 fugitives, including 63 individuals wanted for homicide, and the recovery and seizure of 54 firearms, 6.4 kilograms of narcotics, and over $1.1 million in U.S. currency.

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From Gifted Performer to Tragic Loss: Jordan Neely’s Death Brings Daniel Penny to Trial /nyc-subway-chokehold-trial/ /nyc-subway-chokehold-trial/#comments Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:07:00 +0000 /?p=1217015

Daniel Penny, a former Marine, is on trial for manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a celebrated Michael Jackson performer who died from compression to his neck after Penny placed him in a chokehold on a New York City subway train.

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FCC Examines Data Caps as Chair Rosenworcel Highlights Consumer Frustrations /fcc-inquiry-data-caps/ /fcc-inquiry-data-caps/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:54:00 +0000 /?p=1216909 man wearing black headset

The FCC has launched an inquiry into data caps and usage-based billing practices by wired and wireless broadband providers, seeking to evaluate the impact on consumers and competition.

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‘Snowed In’ Candle Controversy: Bath & Body Works Apologizes After Claims of Klan Resemblance /bath-body-works-faces-kkk-candle-backlash/ /bath-body-works-faces-kkk-candle-backlash/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:36:00 +0000 /?p=1216726 **FILE** A Bath & Body Works location (Digitalegypt, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Bath & Body Works has apologized and removed its holiday-themed "Snowed In" candle after it was criticized for resembling imagery associated with the Ku Klux Klan.

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