In today’s top news, Black lawmakers say Paul Ryan’s policies are harmful to African-Americans, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson lost his endorsement deal with Zico coconut water and Damon Dash says he is willing to help with Aaliyah’s posthumous album produced by Drake.

Black lawmakers say Paul Ryan’s policies are harmful to African-Americans. [BET]

Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson lost his endorsement deal with Zico coconut water in light of domestic violence incident. [ESPN]

Late singer Aaliyah’s former beau, Damon Dash, says he is willing to help with her posthumous album produced by Drake. [BET]

Ohio police say six teens beat up a man “just because they were bored.” [NBC News]

Singer Bobby Brown has checked into rehab for alcohol abuse. [BET]

The Justice Department alleges the town of Meridian, Mississippi, is operating a “school-to-prison pipeline” for Black students. [EJI]

Ecuador grants asylum to Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. [CNN]

Man opens fire at conservative organization’s Washington, D.C., office, wounds security guard. [AP]

Nigeria’s president orders an overhaul of the nation’s sports sector after athletes fail to win medals at the Olympics. [BBC]

At least 60 miners were killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo when a gold mine collapsed. [BBC]

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