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Black civil rights leaders hold private meeting with Manchin on elections bill

Wednesday, June 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., on Tuesday sat down for an hour-long virtual meeting with Black civil rights leaders about voting rights and Senate rules, just days after he reiterated his opposition to a sweeping Democratic proposal to federalize voting rights. While he called... Read More.

Secoriea Turner’s family sues Atlanta mayor, city leaders over fatal shooting

Tuesday, June 8 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The parents of an 8-year-old girl who was fatally shot last year near an Atlanta fast-food restaurant -- where, days earlier, a white police officer shot and killed a Black man -- filed a lawsuit on Monday against Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms... Read More.

US Army reprimands senior leaders, multiple soldiers after months-long sexual assault probe

Wednesday, May 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The United States Army has reprimanded multiple soldiers following a months-long investigation into allegations that leaders of an Illinois-based reserve unit improperly handled reports of sexual harassment and assault. The Army opened a probe into the 416th Theater Engineer Command in January 2020... Read More.

House set to pass Jan. 6 Capitol assault commission bill over GOP leaders’ opposition

Wednesday, May 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House on Wednesday is expected to pass a measure creating an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, with some rank-and-file Republicans preparing to vote with Democrats and defy party leaders who warned against the effort. Senate Minority Leader Mitch... Read More.

Progressives push Democratic leaders to think big on infrastructure

Tuesday, May 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As Senate Republicans prepare to deliver a revised infrastructure proposal to the White House this week, progressive House Democrats are pushing party leaders to keep thinking big -- warning against a narrow package. A letter, obtained first by ABC News, calls on Democratic... Read More.

Georgia faith leaders call for nationwide boycott of Home Depot over response to voting law

Wednesday, April 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hearkening back to the boycotts during the civil rights movement and apartheid, Georgia faith leaders representing over 1,000 Georgia churches have called for a nationwide boycott of Home Depot, accusing the largest company based in the Peach State of standing on... Read More.

Royal family members, world leaders react to Prince Philip’s death at 99

Friday, April 9 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Prince Philip's death Friday at the age of 99 marked the end of an era in Britain's royal family. Philip was a steadfast supporter of his wife of 73 years, Queen Elizabeth, and a consistent presence in public life. When he officially retired from... Read More.

Biden administration calls in grassroots leaders for COVID vaccine education campaign

Friday, April 2 by ABC News

By Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The Biden administration has announced a new effort to combat vaccine hesitancy and dispel misinformation that will employ leaders from churches, unions and nonprofits.Vice President Kamala Harris, who held an inaugural... Read More.

Religious leaders work to build trust in COVID-19 vaccine in communities of color

Wednesday, March 31 by ABC News

By ASHLEY LOUSZKO, ALLIE YANG, LAURA COBURN, JINSOL JUNG, and NEIL GIARDINO, ABC News(PITTSBURGH, Penn.) -- Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rev. Paul Abernathy has been helping his Pennsylvania community navigate the virus’ devastating impact.Now, as... Read More.

Nearly 500 leaders, activists and celebrities sign open letter supporting trans women and girls

Wednesday, March 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Celebrities like Selena Gomez, Kathryn Hahn, and Oscar winners Regina King and Julianne Moore are among 500 names that signed an open letter standing in solidarity with transgender women and girls in honor of Women's History Month and Transgender Day of Visibility. GLAAD, the world's largest LGBTQ+... Read More.

Global leaders call for new pandemic treaty, WW2-style collaboration for future global health emergencies

Tuesday, March 30 by ABC News

By GUY DAVIES, ABC News (LONDON) -- World leaders from countries in Europe, South America, Africa and Asia have called for a World War II-style treaty to “dispel the temptations of isolationism and nationalism” in order to shore up the response to future... Read More.

New York state leaders agree to legalize recreational marijuana

Monday, March 29 by ABC News

By IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- The Empire State could soon become the 15th U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana.Gov. Andrew Cuomo, New York Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced late Saturday night... Read More.

Stories tagged with: leaders

Black civil rights leaders hold private meeting with Manchin on elections bill

Secoriea Turner’s family sues Atlanta mayor, city leaders over fatal shooting

US Army reprimands senior leaders, multiple soldiers after months-long sexual assault probe

House set to pass Jan. 6 Capitol assault commission bill over GOP leaders’ opposition

Progressives push Democratic leaders to think big on infrastructure

Georgia faith leaders call for nationwide boycott of Home Depot over response to voting law

Royal family members, world leaders react to Prince Philip’s death at 99

Biden administration calls in grassroots leaders for COVID vaccine education campaign

Religious leaders work to build trust in COVID-19 vaccine in communities of color

Nearly 500 leaders, activists and celebrities sign open letter supporting trans women and girls

Global leaders call for new pandemic treaty, WW2-style collaboration for future global health emergencies

New York state leaders agree to legalize recreational marijuana

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