A.J. Weddington

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Harvard University has agreed to transfer ownership of two of the earliest known photographs of enslaved African Americans to the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina. This decision concludes a 15-year dispute initiated by Tamara Lanier, who says she is the great-great-great-granddaughter of one of the subjects depicted in the images. The photographs, dating back to 1850, portray Renty Taylor and his daughter, Delia, both enslaved in South Carolina.

1 week ago | ebony.com | A.J. Weddington

Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it would terminate federal police reform agreements, known as consent decrees, with the cities of Minneapolis and Louisville. These agreements were established following the high-profile killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, aiming to address systemic issues within local police departments.

2 weeks ago | ebony.com | A.J. Weddington

Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The diagnosis came after he experienced worsening urinary symptoms, leading doctors to discover a tumor during tests. The diagnosis has prompted an outpouring of support from various figures, including former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris.

3 weeks ago | ebony.com | A.J. Weddington

On May 12, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at reducing U.S. prescription drug prices by tying them to the lowest prices paid in other developed nations—a policy known as the “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) approach. The order directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to communicate these price targets to pharmaceutical manufacturers within 30 days and to facilitate direct-to-consumer purchasing programs at these rates.

1 month ago | ebony.com | A.J. Weddington

In an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on May 4, President Donald Trump questioned whether individuals in the United States, including noncitizens, are entitled to due process rights under the Constitution. When asked if he believed all people are entitled to due process, Trump responded, “I don’t know. I’m not a lawyer.” He further stated that he relies on legal counsel to follow Supreme Court rulings, suggesting uncertainty about his constitutional obligations.