Gov. Ralph Northam is trying to prevent a repeat of Charlottesville with ban on pro-gun demonstrators

By Mona Austin

The FBI arrested three suspected Neo-Nazi leaders who planned to attend a pro-guns rally at the Virginia state capital in Richmond on MLK Day.

Three members of The Base, a white supremacist group, were taken into custody on Thursday and charged with federal crimes.

On Wednesday, Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency banning guns at the capital from Friday through Tuesday. In anticipation of conflict based on intelligence about expected interference from out-of-state militas and hate g a repeat of Charlottesville.

Law abiding citizens who planned to protest over pending gun control legislation feel their rights are being infringed upon sued to have the rally, but a judge ruled the governor has the authority under state law to to institute the temporary ban for "the safety and welfare" of the state.

The Base is a neo-Nazi group that trains members to fight a race war and encourages the onset of anarchy, according to the Counter Extremism Project.

Reportedly, one of the men who was arrested, Patrik Mathews, 27, was a primary recruiter for the group, the Times reported. Officials say Mathews entered the United States illegally from Canada after being dismissed from the Canadian Army because of ties to white supremacists. Mathews and the other two men, Brian Lemley Jr., 33, of Elkton, Maryland and William Bilbrough,19, of Denton, Marylad., were arrested near Baltimore, CBS News reports. Lemley and Mathews were reportedly living in Newark, Delaware recently.

Record-Breaking U.S.-Africa Business Summit Yields $2.5 Billion in Deals and Commitments

The U.S. Delegation, led by Ambassador Troy Fitrell , Senior Bureau Official for African Affairs, included the senior-most officials advancing U.S. commercial engagement across Africa: Massad Boulos , Senior Advisor for Africa Thomas Hardy , Acting Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency Constance Hamilton , Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa Connor Coleman , Head of Investments and Chief of Staff, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Tamara Maxwell , Senior Vice President for Small Business, Export-Import Bank of the United States The record turnout made clear that both U.S. and African leaders share a strong commitment to significantly expanding trade and investment. The U.S. objective at the Summit was to secure key deals and commitments for U.S. companies and establish the conditions to boost U.S. exports and investment in Africa — advancing mutual prosperity in line with the Trump Administration’s Commercial Diploma...

NEWLYWEDS: Bishop Marvin Winans weds after 30 years

By Mona Austin One of the most eligible bacherlors in Christianity has tied the knot - Marvin Winans remarries After being single for almost 30 years, legendary gospel singer and Bishop Marvin L. Winans, Sr. has wed his long time girlfriend Deneen R. Carter. Carter is a 57-year-old physical therapist and minister at Perfecting Church in Detroit, founded by Winans. Little is known about the bride publicly. The gospel legend introduced the now Mrs. Winans as his fiance to the congregants of Perfecting in October of 2021. The couple had been in a relationship for 15 years. Pastor Winans was previously married to fellow gospel singer Vicki Winans (with whom he has two sons) for 16 years before they divorced in 1995. Held at the Colony Club in Detroit, MI, on April 22, the wedding was officiated by fellow COGIC Bishop Darrell Hines. "Let their lives be full of joy as they live according to your word," he prayed. If we are judging by floral count, this could be one of th...

Christian Rapper and Wife Reconcile, Renew Vows

Da' T.R.U.T.H. Celebrates Eighth Wedding Anniversary With Vow Renewal & Issues Public Statement Acclaimed Christian Hip Hop Artist Da’ T.R.U.T.H. renewed his wedding vows with beautiful wife Nicole Lambert earlier this week on Tuesday, June 15th—their eighth wedding anniversary. This special event punctuated the completion of their official restoration plan—marking the page of a new beginning and giving testimony to the redeeming power of reconciliation. Additionally, today, he has released a public letter to his family and supporters on his website www.datruth.net. The private ceremony, held in their backyard and attended by family and close friends, was officiated by Bishop Gilbert and Mrs. Debi Coleman—the marriage counseling team leading the Lambert’s restoration process. Also in attendance were Alvin Love & CeCe Winans (pictured in the insert), who have been walking intimately with the couple as supporting counselors and mentors. Da’ T.R.U.T.H.’s long-time frie...

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