U.S. House of Representatives Passes “The Crown Act” Banning Discrimination Based on Hair Texture or Styles
According to nbcnews.com, the United States House of Representatives passed the CROWN Act, which would ban hair-related discrimination on Friday. Measure H.R. 2116 passed 235-189 in a vote along party lines. It was introduced by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J....
Gov. Brian Kemp Slammed After COVID-19 Stats On Black People
“A lot of it may come from the fact that African-Americans are essential employees in our system,” he said. “Everything from bus drivers to health care workers and cleaning services, they are on the front line, and therefore are far more likely to be exposed.”...Shalanda Young Nominated by President Biden to Become White House Budget Director
President Joe Biden announced yesterday he is nominating Shalanda Young to serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. This key administration position has gone unfilled for months, according to washingtonpost.com. If confirmed by the Senate, Young will...
NAACP Blasts Trump’s ‘Hollow’ Attempt To Care About Coronavirus Ravaging Black Communities
NewsOne Featured Video Source: The Washington Post / Getty The NAACP is calling out Donald Trump for not doing enough while the coronavirus pandemic continues to have devastating impact on Black communities. President Derrick Johnson released a statement in response...