::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

The Slice News Digitial is your source for Black News, entertainment and law making in Washington at the White House and on Capitol Hill. We aim to educate, empower and illuminate truth in reporting. Capturing the general news cloud as well as the subjects that uniquely pertain to Black life and culture, The Slice News is a trusted newsmaker located in the DMV. The African-American and woman owned digital news brand was established in 2020 during a period of yellowing journalism. Troubled by widespread misinformation, Mulitmedia Journalist Mona Austin built a reliable platform in response to alternative, politically driven "fake news, "influencer "reporting," paid subscription based news services, Black gossip outlets, the over-saturation of activist reporting and stale legacy media coverage. We do not focus on recycled headlines or sensational click bait but provide hard news in a straight-forward manner that adheres to the standards of journalism. The ...

Georgia governor under fire for election law On Thursday,  Georgia voters protested Gov. Brian Kemp for singing a bill that Democrats claim suppresses the black vote. The election law overhaul gives the State Election Board new powers to intervene in county election offices and to remove and replace local election officials.   The GOP-backed action even restricts people from handing out bottled water to those waiting in long voting lines -- giving food or drink under the law is considered a misdemeanor offense intended to prevent political organizations from influencing the vote. In his first presser with the media Thursday Pres. Joe Biden  called the legislation a blatant attack on the Constitution and "Jim Crow in the 21st Century".  Later adding angrily, "You can't provide water for people about to vote."  Give me a break."  The Justice Department is investigating the latter restriction.  Several Civil Rights organizations are challenging...

buzzz worthy. . . Atlanta, GA – Bounce TV has announced  that production has commenced on Ed Gordon, the network’s first entry into the prime time news magazine format, and the show’s premiere date has been scheduled for Tues. Sept. 13 at 10:00 p.m. (ET). Multiple award-winning and well-respected television journalist, Ed Gordon will produce and host the series of one-hour specials in which he’ll sit down for revealing interviews with top headline makers, entertainers and pop cultural figures. Gordon will also include investigative pieces, celebrity profiles, current event segments and human interest feature stories. “From President Obama to Louis Farrakhan, from Beyoncé to O.J. Simpson, Ed is a trusted confidante of African-American newsmakers who define our culture. His insightful reporting and courageous storytelling make him the perfect journalist to shepherd our first news magazine show,” said Ri-Karlo Handy, Senior Vice President of Original Programming for Bounce TV...