National Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/national-news/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Sat, 26 Oct 2024 02:46:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png National Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/national-news/ 32 32 121622320 Gun Industry Exposed: Secret Customer Data Used to Influence U.S. Elections https://www.washingtoninformer.com/gun-industry-shares-customer-data/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/gun-industry-shares-customer-data/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:56:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217401 a rifle and a handgun on a desk

The National Shooting Sports Foundation secretly shared sensitive personal information on hundreds of thousands of customers with political operatives without their consent, forming the backbone of a massive political database that influenced elections for over two decades.

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Our Union May Be Imperfect, But It’s Worth Fighting For https://www.washingtoninformer.com/civil-rights-heroes-inspire-change/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/civil-rights-heroes-inspire-change/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217237 "Rise Up & Fight" was composed because I believe that now, more than ever, we must bravely use our voices to fight for our democracy," says Nolan Williams Jr., CEO of NEWorks Productions. (Courtesy of wordinblack.com)

Nolan Williams Jr., an award-winning multi-hyphenate artist, has created a new civic anthem titled "Rise Up & Fight" to honor the sacrifices of Civil Rights workers and to encourage citizens to use their votes to advocate for justice and equality.

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‘Exonerated Five’ Sue Donald Trump for Defamation Over False Debate Remarks https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-defamation-lawsuit-exonerated-five/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-defamation-lawsuit-exonerated-five/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:49:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217007 **FILE** The five men wrongfully convicted in the 1989 Central Park assault case, known as the "Exonerated Five," including New York City Council member Yusef Salaam (center), have filed a defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump after he made false statements during the Sept. 10 presidential debate. (WI photo)

The "Exonerated Five" have filed a defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump for making false statements about their involvement in the 1989 Central Park assault case.

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As DEI Programs Face Rollback, Study Highlights Black Women Are Still Facing Barriers in Predominantly White Workplaces https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-women-white-workplaces-diversity/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-women-white-workplaces-diversity/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:35:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217000 female lawyers in an office looking at a computer

Black women are disproportionately affected by working with predominantly white teams, as they are 51% more likely to leave the firm within two years and face a significant decrease in their chances of promotion.

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U.S. Marshals Sweep D.C. Region in Major Crime Operation, Arresting 826 Fugitives https://www.washingtoninformer.com/operation-nazare-wave-washington/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/operation-nazare-wave-washington/#comments Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:17:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216995 **FILE** The U.S. Marshals Service announced the results of Operation Nazare Wave, a multi-agency initiative targeting violent crime in the D.C. area, leading to the arrest of 826 fugitives between April and September. (Jacques Benovil/The Washington Informer)

The U.S. Marshals Service's Operation Nazare Wave resulted in the arrest of 826 fugitives, including 63 individuals wanted for homicide, and the recovery and seizure of 54 firearms, 6.4 kilograms of narcotics, and over $1.1 million in U.S. currency.

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From Gifted Performer to Tragic Loss: Jordan Neely’s Death Brings Daniel Penny to Trial https://www.washingtoninformer.com/nyc-subway-chokehold-trial/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/nyc-subway-chokehold-trial/#comments Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:07:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217015

Daniel Penny, a former Marine, is on trial for manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a celebrated Michael Jackson performer who died from compression to his neck after Penny placed him in a chokehold on a New York City subway train.

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FCC Examines Data Caps as Chair Rosenworcel Highlights Consumer Frustrations https://www.washingtoninformer.com/fcc-inquiry-data-caps/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/fcc-inquiry-data-caps/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:54:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216909 man wearing black headset

The FCC has launched an inquiry into data caps and usage-based billing practices by wired and wireless broadband providers, seeking to evaluate the impact on consumers and competition.

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‘Snowed In’ Candle Controversy: Bath & Body Works Apologizes After Claims of Klan Resemblance https://www.washingtoninformer.com/bath-body-works-faces-kkk-candle-backlash/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/bath-body-works-faces-kkk-candle-backlash/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:36:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216726 **FILE** A Bath & Body Works location (Digitalegypt, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Bath & Body Works has apologized and removed its holiday-themed "Snowed In" candle after it was criticized for resembling imagery associated with the Ku Klux Klan.

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Federal Response Mobilizes Across Florida as Biden-Harris Administration Ensures Continued Support After Hurricane Milton https://www.washingtoninformer.com/biden-harris-federal-response-hurricane-milton/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/biden-harris-federal-response-hurricane-milton/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:56:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216583 **FILE** In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton’s devastating impact on Florida, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have mounted a robust federal response to assist recovery efforts. (WI photo)

The Biden-Harris administration has mobilized a robust federal response to assist in the recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton's devastating impact on Florida, with federal personnel and resources deployed to support state and local officials and provide essential resources.

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Inflation Hits Lowest Level Since Pandemic as Consumer Prices Stabilize https://www.washingtoninformer.com/inflation-eases-us-economy/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/inflation-eases-us-economy/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:19:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216516 **FILE** A recent Consumer Price Index report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals inflation in the United States has slowed to its lowest level since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Inflation in the U.S. has slowed to its lowest level since the pandemic, with the Consumer Price Index rising by 2.4% over the past year, driven by increases in shelter and food costs.

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