FAA looks to hand out fines for two incidents worth $159,000 combined The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that it is seeking the largest fines yet for passengers who disrupt flights after two incidents that occurred on airliners last summer. The FAA said it proposed a civil penalty of $81,950 against a passenger who struck…
Attorney General Merrick Garland asked to step in to investigate the allegations after multiple whistleblower complaints were filed regarding women’s prison A government watchdog has found a “substantial likelihood” the federal Bureau of Prisons committed wrongdoing when it ignored complaints and failed to address asbestos and mold contamination at a federal women’s prison in California…
With the midterms on the horizon, partisan priorities influence decisions in Congress A milestone Supreme Court confirmation that endured a flawed process. The collapse of a bipartisan compromise for more pandemic funds. The departure of a stalwart of the dwindling band of moderate House Republicans. Party-line fights on Capitol Hill are as old as the republic, and they routinely…
Louisiana’s departments of health and environmental quality are under investigation, an official says The Environmental Protection Agency is investigating whether Louisiana’s health and environmental agencies discriminated against Black residents in connection with air pollution from existing and proposed facilities between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The director of EPA’s civil rights compliance office, Lilian Dorka, recently notified…
Developer Don Peebles discusses Black advancement in real estate and efforts to build the largest skyscraper in New York in question-and-answer with theGrio As the head of the largest Black-owned real estate development company in the U.S., Don Peebles takes his role seriously. The chairman and chief executive of the Peebles Corporation, which has a…
Although real estate is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, there remains a lack of representation within the space. A project designed to cultivate pathways for diverse developers is expanding to the city of Dallas. .@capitalimpact is proud to support real estate developers of color in Dallas through training, mentorship, and financing. Learn…
Attorneys, politicians, doctors and more are honored on the Gaston County Black Business Pioneers Quilt A quilt featuring Black pioneers of the past century from a county in western North Carolina is on display at a recently opened African American museum in the state, according to the Gaston Gazette. The decorative spread, measuring 5-by-6 feet,…
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade‘s daughter Kaavia James Union Wade had won the hearts of many with her shady remarks and demeanor. Kaavia James, whose nickname is Shady Baby, rose to fame as an infant for her unimpressed facial expressions that later became viral memes. Because of their daughter’s instant popularity on social media, Gabrielle…
Barrier-breaking basketball legend Earl Lloyd paved the way for generations of Black athletes to chart paths in the realm of sports. The Virginia native—who was the first African American player to compete in an NBA game—was honored by his hometown for his resilience and dedication to advancing diversity on the court, WDVM reported. Earl Lloyd,…
Gabe George is headed to the international competition later this month. Gabriel “Gabe” George may have lost the use of his right arm, but that won’t stop him from competing against some of the world’s top servicemen and servicewomen. George, of Jacksonville, Florida, will compete in the Invictus Games later this month. The Games, held…
