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LA Rams honor football legend Kenny Washington with new exhibit for Black History Month
INGLEWOOD (KABC) — The Los Angeles Rams are celebrating Black History Month with a new exhibit honoring Kenny Washington at SoFi Stadium. When Washington signed with the Rams in 1946, he ended a 12 year ban on Black players in the N-F-L.
Washington, number 13, was an important historical figure on exhibit with the Kinsey Collection at SoFi Stadium.
“He’s the Jackie Robinson of the NFL and to have this moment to unveil his jersey, it’s incredibly powerful,” said Johnathan Franklin, Rams Director of Social Justice.
“Before there was a Jackie Robinson, there was Kenny Washington, that’s one of the things that we’re always trying to bring out – that we just don’t know our history. And we believe that unless we share and tell that story, that these people will remain in graveyards without headstones,” said Bernard Kinsey, the Kinsey Collection.
The Rams kicked off their Black History Month celebrations by unveiling the authentic replica of Washington’s jersey.
“What an honor and what a privilege for my grandfather’s official throwback jersey to be on display in the Kinsey Collection, hopefully for years to come,” said Kysa Washington, Kenny’s granddaughter.
“An individual that had to overcome barriers, who was a trailblazer, who was a leader, he was an LAPD officer, he went to UCLA,” said Franklin.
And he paved the way for others to succeed in the sport.
“To be able to stand on his shoulders, see what the game has become, but also to be a part of this same organization that he came through, it means a lot for me to be here and to share my love and share my story with the family and the followers of the game,” said Steven Jackson, former Rams player.
Washington’s jersey and the historic Rams memorabilia are an extension of the Kinsey Collection, which tells the African American story of accomplishment and achievement.
“You get both art and history in what we think is a very engaging way, and we have over 100-thousand square feet here, so come out and see us,” said Kinsey.
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SEATTLE – President Donald Trump fired a newly appointed federal prosecutor in Seattle less than an hour after he was named to the position.
What we know:
Former King County judge Roger Rogoff was assigned to take over as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington on Wednesday. The seat has remained empty since Charles Neil Floyd was appointed as First Assistant U.S. Attorney back in February, though he kept running the office as western Washington’s U.S. District Attorney.
Rogoff was named to the position by Chief U.S. District Judge David G. Estudillo, but soon after the judicial order was posted, the White House blocked the move and fired Rogoff.
The backstory:
The Trump administration made similar moves in the firings of two other U.S. attorneys — Donal Kinsella of New York and Desiree Grace of New Jersey — the same day they were sworn in. Both were set to replace Trump-appointed interim judges, but were fired shortly after getting the job.
Local perspective:
Western Washington is not a typical case though, as the district hasn’t had a permanent U.S. Attorney since now-Attorney General Nick Brown left the position in 2023. Since then, there’s been several interim U.S. attorneys, which only allows them to serve for a limited time.
Rogoff was set to serve as acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington until President Trump selected a replacement. Instead, the position remains unfilled.
What they’re saying:
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche wrote the following in response to Rogoff’s firing:
“District court judges can appoint a temporary U.S. Attorney, and POTUS can fire them. WDWA judges abandoned the time-honored process of consultation with the administration so that the selected U.S. Attorney is qualified to serve in the administration. Roger Rogoff has been fired by the President.”
However, Senator Patty Murray criticized the decision, saying Rogoff was qualified for the position and appointed legally. She issued the following statement:
“Roger Rogoff’s is eminently qualified—throughout his career, he has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to public service, and he was appointed legally by the federal judges in the Western District of Washington. He should have never been fired, but the President wants to appoint an out-of-touch extremist who will put Trump over the rule of law. This administration doesn’t want to deal with advice and consent—they just want to install cronies to carry out a corrupt political agenda. The people of Washington state deserve someone in this role who will enforce the law fairly and responsibly—not some Trump administration sock puppet. The President needs to understand that DOJ works for the American people—it’s not his personal law firm to enforce his mob-style politics.”
What’s next:
A federal lawsuit could be in order challenging Rogoff’s dismissal, however no immediate announcements were made by state leaders.
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Whoopi Goldberg, Kerry Washington and More Celebrate Opening Night of The Whoopi Monologues
Kara Young, Dominique Fishback, Kecia Lewis, Kerry Washington and Danielle Pinnock
(Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)
The Whoopi Monologues opened on July 13 at Lincoln Center Theater’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, reimagining Whoopi Goldberg’s 1984 one-woman show as an ensemble piece. The cast, which features Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Dominique Fishback, Kecia Lewis and Danielle Pinnock, assembled on opening night to serve red carpet glam. Cedric The Entertainer, Don Cheadle, Angela Bassett, Ana Navarro and Goldberg herself also turned up in their finery. Scroll down for some hot shots of the stars in attendance and check out the full gallery below!
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14 July 2026•Update: 14 July 2026
A US Air Force helicopter made a precautionary landing in northwest Washington, DC late Monday, local media reported.
The incident occurred at approximately 9.25 p.m. (0125GMT Tuesday) when a UH-1N Huey helicopter assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland landed along Foxhall Road near Whitehaven Parkway NW, close to the Georgetown Reservoir.
All four crew members who were on board are safe, according to media reports.
Maintenance personnel and law enforcement officials remained at the scene into the early hours of Tuesday as authorities assessed the aircraft and investigated the circumstances surrounding the landing.
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