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]

In today’s top news, Evelyn Lozada has filed for divorce from Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, Vice President Joe Biden said Mitt Romney’s policies would “put y’all back in chains” and George Zimmerman won’t rely on a “Stand Your Ground” defense at trial.

Evelyn Lozada has filed for divorce from Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson. [BET]

Vice President Joe Biden said Mitt Romney’s policies would “put y’all back in chains.” [CNN]

George Zimmerman’s attorney says he won’t rely on a “Stand Your Ground” defense in his upcoming murder trial. [FOX]

Condoleezza Rice is hitting the campaign trail on behalf of rising GOP star Mia Love. [BET]

The oldest Black church in the U.S. celebrates 225 years. [BET]

Four million Bumbo Baby infant seats have been recalled amid reports of infant skull fractures. [AP]

The U.S. government is considering the use of battlefield blimps along the Mexican border. [MSNBC]

Starting today, undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children may now apply for work without danger of deportation. [CNN]

Olympic athletes from Ivory Coast and Guinea have been added to the roster of those gone AWOL in London. [ThisDay]

IBM plans to open a research lab in Kenya to help combat staggering traffic jams. [BBC]