The charge came after McIver tried to protect Newark Mayor Ras Baraka from arrest during a protest at an ICE Facility In Newark, New Jersey.
After Thursday's conference, Mayor Baraka spoke to supporters outside the courthouse, vowing to fight accusations that he and members of Congress "stormed" Delaney Hall in Newark on May 9.
Newark native Hassan Abdus-Sabur cultivated the HBCU Scholarship Bike Ride and HBCU Textbook Fund to financially support students at historically Black colleges and universities.
Queen Latifah broke ground on a community-driven real estate development project in her hometown of Newark.
Legendary funk musician George Clinton donated musical instruments to his former elementary school in Newark.
A new monument honoring the life and legacy of abolitionist and activist Harriet Tubman is coming to the city of Newark.
World-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson has teamed up with World Central Kitchen to fight food insecurity and provide support for small business owners in Newark.
Reverend Al Sharpton’s National Action Network has teamed up with World Central Kitchen to provide thousands of meals for those in need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A museum will honor Black medical pioneer Dr. John A. Kenney.
Queen Latifah will be honored by Harvard University.
Queen Latifah is creating an affordable housing complex in Newark.
Akbar Cook created a laundry room at West Side High School in Newark for students being bullied about their unclean clothes.
