Members of the hard-right Proud Boys organization, some of them armed and dressed for combat, raised a wooden cross outside of the state capitol in Lansing, Mich., on Jan. 6, 2021. They objected to the certification of election results that brought Democrat Joe Biden to the White House.
Aswad Walker is an Associate Editor for the Defender Network and New Pittsburgh Courier, with a focus on local news in Houston, Texas. His articles cover a wide range of topics, including community events, social issues, and cultural celebrations. Aswad's work has also been featured in The St. Louis American.