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FDA Update on infant formula
“The FDA is leaving no stone unturned to further increase the availability of infant formula. We are doing everything in our power as...
Mona King Austin
May 22, 20221 min read
Nat. Technical Association 93rd Conference Underscores Critical Role HBCUs Play in STEM Diversity
Washington, DC - Despite the countless contributions historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have made to American...
Press Release
May 17, 20223 min read
Tears, shouting color Jen Psaki's final White House press briefing
By Mona Austin Jen Psaki's last time working in the White House brieifng room was distinguished by appreciation, frustration and tears....
Mona King Austin
May 17, 20223 min read
Pres. Biden awards Medal of Valor to public safety officers
By Mona Austin The White House recognized 15 public safety officers for outstanding service on Monday in a Medal of Valour ceremony. ...
Mona King Austin
May 17, 20224 min read
FDA steps in to resolve infant formula crisis
FDA responds to baby formula shortage A shortage of infant formula could cause empty baby bottles for the neediest families. What is...
Mona King Austin
May 13, 20224 min read
Statement from President Biden on the Senate Vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act
Once again – as fundamental rights are at risk at the Supreme Court – Senate Republicans have blocked passage of the Women’s Health...
Mona King Austin
May 11, 20221 min read
Yankee Candle embraces LGBTQ community in new campaign
Fragrance Brand Helps Nonprofit Rainbow Railroad Light the Way to Safety Ahead of Pride Month SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass., May 9, 2022...
Mona King Austin
May 9, 20222 min read
UPDATE: U.S. state department changes Brittney Griner's status to 'wrongfully detained'
By Mona Austin Alas, there is hope to free Brittney Griner (#freebritneygriner) after 2-months of aimless waiting. Earlier this week,...
Mona King Austin
May 6, 20221 min read
President Biden Announces Karine Jean-Pierre as White House Press Secretary
Karine Jean Pierre, the current White House Deputy Press Secretary, will be the second Black woman and first openly ay person to hold the...
Mona King Austin
May 5, 20223 min read
BOMBSHELL: Supreme Court abortion opinion leaked
SUMMARY: After almost 50 years, abortion rights could be destroyed in the U.S. Politico released an exclusive about the decision Justice...
Mona King Austin
May 4, 20222 min read
Pharrell to hold summer festival in DC on Juneteenth Weekend
Pharrel Williams is bringing his "Something in the Water" festival to the nation's capitol to celebrate Juneteenth. DC Mayor Muriel...
Mona King Austin
May 2, 20221 min read
Google honors Black inventor Elijah McCoy with Birthday Doodle
ELIJAH "The Real" MCCOY (May 2, 1844 - October 10, 1929) Today's Google Doodle features Elijah McCoy. McCoy is the Black Canadian...
Mona King Austin
May 2, 20222 min read
Vice Pres. Kamala Harris tests positive for the Coronavirus
A statement on April 26 from the new press secretary of Vice President Kamala Harris, Kirsten Allen, confirmed that Harris has the...
Mona King Austin
Apr 27, 20221 min read
Blinken and Austin directly pledge US support to Zelenskyy in person during visit to Ukraine
US State Department, Washington -- For the first time since the war between Russia and Ukraine began, US officials visited Ukraine on...
Mona King Austin
Apr 26, 20222 min read
WATCH: Chris Rock's mom reacts to the Oscars slap
By Mona Austin Chris Rock's mom, Rosalie Rock spoke out about the Oscar slapping incident involving Will Smith and her son in a recent ...
Mona King Austin
Apr 25, 20222 min read
Wells Fargo rejects Black judge from CA mortgage discrimnation case
Plaintiff's attorney says bank presumed a Black judge would not be onjective LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2022 -- Wells Fargo's refusal on...
Mona King Austin
Apr 25, 20222 min read
Biden announces $800m more in latest round of funds to Ukraine and new sanctions against Russia
UPDATE: In a Thursday presser from the White House, U.S. Pres. Joe Biden, pledged continued support to war-torn Ukraine. Russian...
Mona King Austin
Apr 22, 20222 min read
Johnny Depp explains why he stayed married to Amber Heard on the stand: 'I didn't want to fail'
By Mona Austin (The Slice): In the fourth day of testimony in Depp v. Heard, actor Johnny Depp testified that his ex-wife Amber Heard...
Mona King Austin
Apr 20, 20224 min read
White House Easter Egg tradition was 'sunshine on a cloudy day' for thousands of families
By Mona Austin SUMMARY: Umbrellas, winter coats and rain gear helped thousands of families enjoy a dreary day at the White House for the...
Mona King Austin
Apr 19, 20222 min read
TSA suspends mask mandate
By Mona Austin Travelers are no longer required to wear masks on flights after the TSA suspended the mandate on Monday. For over a year,...
Mona King Austin
Apr 19, 20222 min read
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