Corbett told The Associated Press the move also allows her to become even more involved in vaccine outreach and equity The U.S. government scientist who helped design one of the first COVID-19 vaccines and then tackled skepticism of the shots in communities of color is moving to Harvard in June. Kizzmekia Corbett of the National Institutes of…
Garrett Rolfe faces charges including murder in the June 2020 shooting of the 27-year-old Black man After his firing by the Atlanta police department was reversed last week, the officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks is asking a judge to change the conditions of his bond as criminal charges against him remain pending. Garrett Rolfe faces charges…
Comedian Michael Che has addressed the criticism surrounding one of his latest “Saturday Night Live” skits. The controversy stemmed from Che’s Gen Z Hospital skit, which aired on the highly anticipated Saturday, May 8, episode — the first new episode in as many weeks that featured an appearance from billionaire host Elon Musk. During the segment,…
“She was definitely hopeful that she would have that opportunity,” her fiancé said. Symone Sanders, a senior adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris, frequently defended President Joe Biden against criticism during his 2020 presidential campaign. So she was understatedly “hurt” after being passed over for the White House press secretary job. Civil Rights attorney Bakari…
The bill would bring about the largest overhaul of U.S. elections in a generation, touching on almost every aspect of the electoral process Republicans launched an all-out assault Tuesday on sweeping voting rights legislation, forcing Democrats to take dozens of politically awkward votes during a committee hearing that will spotlight the increasingly charged national debate over…
Florida Republican Matt Gaetz is under a federal investigation concerning under-age sex, sex trafficking, and prostitution. Federal agents could secure two key witnesses in an ongoing investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), one of whom is an ex-girlfriend. The Republican politician who serves Florida’s 1st congressional district was implicated in a larger investigation by the Justice…
Yet total job gains increased only modestly, according to a Labor Department report issued Tuesday U.S. employers posted a record number of available jobs in March, illustrating starkly the desperation of businesses trying to find new workers as the country emerges from the pandemic and the economy expands. Yet total job gains increased only modestly,…
The Babuk group said on its website that it would release “all the data” it stole from the Washington police department if it did not “raise the price” A Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate that stole data from the Washington, D.C., police department says negotiations over payment have broken down and it will release sensitive information that…
The show is also set to feature performances from The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Doja Cat and more Weeks ahead of the official show, it has been announced that Usher is set to host and perform at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards, alongside some of music’s biggest stars. The 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards are set to…
Missouri Rep. Cori Bush revealed last week that she nearly lost her two babies due to pregnancy-related complications while testifying before Congress about Black maternal health. “Every day, Black women are subjected to harsh and racist treatment during pregnancy and childbirth,” Bush said. “Every day, Black women die because the system denies our humanity. ……
