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Justice Department seizes $500K from North Korean hackers who targeted US medical organizations

The US Justice Department seized approximately half a million dollars that North Korean government-backed hackers had either extorted from US health care organizations or used to launder ransom payments, deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said Tuesday as she touted an …

Biden preparing executive action on climate after Manchin sinks legislative approach

The White House is preparing a plan to take executive action on climate after Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin last week torpedoed his party's efforts on sweeping legislation.

White House unveils new executive order on US hostages and wrongful detainees

President Joe Biden signed a new executive order Tuesday that senior administration officials say is meant to deter hostage taking and wrongful detentions around the world and strengthen efforts to bring unlawfully detained Americans home.

Uvalde parents call for school police chief to be fired and seek assurances on future safety during school board meeting

Angry residents of the emotionally shattered Texas town of Uvalde confronted the school board Monday night with speakers calling for district police chief Pedro "Pete" Arredondo to be fired and asking what safety measures will be put in place when …

Indiana mall gunman killed by an armed bystander had 3 guns and 100 rounds of ammunition, police say

The gunman who killed three people and injured two others at a mall in Greenwood, Indiana, Sunday evening was armed with two rifles, a Glock pistol and more than 100 rounds of ammunition, police said.

January 6 committee chairman has Covid-19 but Thursday's hearing not impacted

Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, chairman of the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection, has tested positive for Covid-19, his office announced Tuesday.

AKAs Celebrate the Installation of New International President Danette Anthony Reed

Danette Anthony Reed has ascended to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®’s highest office, becoming the 31st woman to be installed as International President & CEO 70th Boule on Thursday, July 14, in Orlando, FL. Thousands of members and dignitaries were …

His Name Is George Floyd

George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer just over two years ago. His killing sparked a movement to end unjustified police killings and racist law enforcement practices. Sadly, the killings have not stopped. The George Floyd Justice in …

Commentary: Joe Biden Needs to Go

If we do not learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it. On July 30, 1864, more than 16,500 Union soldiers were aligned against only 9,500 Confederate seditionists in Petersburg, Virginia. In addition to its greater numbers, the Union …

Dr. Nadia Lopez's Programs Help Administrators, Teachers, Students and Parents In Schools Across the Country

Dr. Nadia Lopez, acclaimed middle school founder and principal, award-winning education specialist, leadership coach and best-selling author, has announced that her program, The Lopes Effect, will expand to schools across the country.

Ida B Wells Fund Expands to Include Filmmaking, Visual Arts and Creative Placemaking

chromatic black™ launches Season Two of the Ida B. Wells Fund and calls for entries in short filmmaking and two new categories – visual arts and creative placemaking. This season, the fund expands to offer awards ranging from $1,000 to …

Meet the Multi-faceted Business Mogul and Bilateral Amputee Who’s Breaking the Stigma on Disabilities

Keisha Green was born and raised in Syracuse, New York, the 8th highest-rated poverty-stricken city in the United States and became a bilateral amputee in 2013. She is an advocate and community activist for the Wheelchair Community. As Founder of …

California Black Health Network Reaches New Heights with Membership Network, Leads a Black Health Movement in the Golden State

More than 200 statewide organizations join the Black Health Today, the California Black Health Network (CBHN) announced surpassing a milestone of more than 200 Black Health Network (BHN) members, a new record reflecting a growth rate of 100% since December …

Lancôme and Lupita Nyong'o Award Scholarships to 40 Finalists of the NAACP's Act-So Competition Through the Write Her Future Scholarship Fund

After providing mentoring and career services to ACT-SO applicants, year one of Lancôme's partnership with the NAACP for Write Her Future culminated in the donation of $400,000 in scholarships.

Unprecedented Demand for Mental Health Services in the Local Region Creates Urgent Need for HGI Counseling

After more than two years of the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 44-year-old nonprofit organization HGI Counseling is confronting an unprecedented demand for its mental health services in the Greater Houston region. Since March 2020, HGI Counseling has …