Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer and one of the best defensive players in NBA history, has died at age 58 after a battle with brain cancer, leaving behind a legacy of charitable and humanitarian work.
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Posted inPolitics
A Capitol rioter hawked Jan. 6 merchandise from jail. The judge who sentenced him was disturbed
Shane Jenkins, who was sentenced to seven years in prison for storming the Capitol, was disturbed by the judge’s statement that he was not being punished for his political beliefs, and a website promoting the notion of being a political prisoner was created to shed light on the treatment of Jan. 6 defendants.
Posted inReligion
Rev. Boise Kimber elected president of largest Black Protestant denomination in U.S.
The Rev. Boise Kimber was elected as the new president of the National Baptist Convention, USA, after a controversial leadership election, with the aim of uniting the convention and fostering an atmosphere where every member congregation thrives.
Posted inMaryland News
1 student dead after shooting in a Maryland high school dispute, police say
A 16-year-old student was charged with murder after shooting a 15-year-old student in a bathroom at Joppatowne High School, leading to a parent-student reunification center and the arrest of the shooter minutes after the incident.
Posted inMusic
Rich Homie Quan, the Atlanta rapper known for trap jams like ‘Type of Way,’ dies at 33
Rich Homie Quan, the Atlanta rapper known for hits such as “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)”, has died at an Atlanta hospital at the age of 33.
Posted inBUSINESS
A ‘side hustle’ can be a way to try out a new business idea before jumping in all the way
Aspiring entrepreneurs can benefit from exploring a side hustle to test out a new business idea, but must be organized, aware of tax implications, and avoid burnout to ensure success.
Posted inNational News
Income gap between Black and White US residents shrank between Gen Xers and millennials, study says
The income gap between White and Black young adults narrowed for millennials compared to Generation X, due to greater income mobility for poor Black children and declining mobility for low-income White children.
Posted inReligion
Mississippi’s new Episcopal bishop is first woman and first Black person in that role
The Rev. Dorothy Sanders Wells has been installed as the first woman and first Black person to hold the post of bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, with a focus on re-energizing small, rural congregations and emphasizing faith in everyday interactions.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland announces civil lawsuit in case involving demands of sex for rent
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has filed a civil lawsuit against a landlord and his company, alleging gender-based housing discrimination involving sexual harassment and demands to exchange sex for rent.
Posted inNational News
DOJ: Kansas’ largest school district used discriminatory discipline against Black students
The U.S. Department of Justice has reached an agreement with the Wichita School District to revise its disciplinary policies, including ending the practice of secluding students and offering counseling or tutoring to students who were secluded in the past three school years.
Posted inSports
Vikings’ Khyree Jackson, 2 former high school teammates killed in car crash in Maryland
Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates were killed in a car crash in Maryland, according to police and the team.
Posted inReligion
How this Maryland pastor ended up leading one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation
The Rev. Matthew LAT Watley has led Kingdom Fellowship AME Church to become one of the fastest-growing churches in America, with a membership of nearly 8,000 and weekly attendance of 2,500.