Chinese President Purges Military For “Grave Violations Of Discipline And The Law”
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By Committee to Protect Journalists Photos: YouTube Screenshots New York, February 13, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has nominated imprisoned Philippine journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio for the…
Maryland Politicians Press Trump’s ICE To Address “Deeply Disturbing” Conditions In Baltimore Holding Rooms
Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia Commons WASHINGTON, DC – Friday, Congressman Kweisi Mfume, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey,…
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning Presents Weekend Of West African Dance
Photos: JCAL (Queens, New York, February 12, 2026) – In honor of Black History Month, the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL) - Queens’ premier hub for…