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Jazz and R&B Legend Roy Ayers Dies at 84
Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz and R&B musician known as the “godfather of neo-soul,” has died at 84 after a long illness.
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#HollywoodLive: Remembering Angie Stone – A Sou...
The music industry is in shock and mourning the tragic loss of neo-soul legend Angie Stone.
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Supreme Court Orders Trump Admin to Release For...
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration must release nearly $2 billion in frozen foreign aid, but the timeline for when or if that money will actually reach aid organizations remains unclear.
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Sheila Jackson Lee's Daughter Honors Sylvester ...
Former Congresswoman Erica Lee Carter, daughter of the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee who was a political legend, is paying tribute to Congressman Sylvester Turner, who died peacefully Wednesday at age 70, according to his office.
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Rep. Sylvester Turner Dies at 70, Months After ...
Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-TX) has reportedly passed away, just months after winning the congressional seat previously held by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX).
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Trump's Victory Speech: Bold Claims, Divisive R...
In a fiery 90-minute address, President Donald Trump delivered a boastful victory speech to a joint session of Congress.
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Hakeem Jeffries Urges Restraint Ahead of Trump'...
At a closed-door meeting, Jeffries reminded members that while the pressure from their base to protest is high, going overboard could backfire.
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Trumponomics 101: Why Tariffs?
New tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect Tuesday as President Donald Trump aims to pressure companies to relocate manufacturing to the United States.
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Black Civil Rights Leaders Skip Trump's Joint A...
Instead of watching President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress tonight, a powerful group of civil rights leaders, elected officials, journalists, and advocates launched the inaugural State of the People Livestream.
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Tariffs Rock U.S. Economy
Wall Street reacted negatively Monday after President Donald Trump confirmed that new tariffs against Canada and Mexico will take effect at midnight Tuesday, sending stocks downward.
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Gone But Never Forgotten: Hazel Dukes, Civil Ri...
Hazel Nell Dukes, a tireless fighter for civil rights and the longtime president of the NAACP New York State Conference, died at the age of 92.
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#HollywoodLive: Paul Tazewell Makes Oscar Histo...
History was made at the 97th Academy Awards as Paul Tazewell became the first Black man to win an Oscar for Costume Design.
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Trump to Address Congress on Tuesday
After a tumultuous first month in office marked by unprecedented executive actions, President Donald Trump is set to deliver a speech to Congress on Tuesday, addressing lawmakers in the chambers still haunted by the events of January 6.
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Paul Tazewell Becomes First Black Man to Win Be...
Academy Award-winning designer Paul Tazewell made history at the 97th Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, becoming the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for “Wicked.”
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Jobless Claims Rise As Trump Economy Faces Chal...
For the week ending February 22, 242,000 people applied for unemployment insurance--an increase of 22,000 people compared to the previous week.
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Zelenskyy Exits the White House Empty-Handed
After a 45-minute meeting that escalated into a heated exchange, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the White House without signing a critical minerals deal that could have strengthened ties between the U.S. and Ukraine.
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#HollywoodLive: Oscars to Honor Quincy Jones Wi...
One of the most anticipated music numbers at this year’s Academy Awards is a tribute to the late, legendary Quincy Jones.
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Judge Rules Mass Federal Employee Firings Likel...
A federal judge in San Francisco ruled that the mass firings of probationary employees were likely unlawful, granting temporary relief to labor unions and organizations suing to stop the Trump administration’s workforce cuts.
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Is the Administration Selling U.S. Citizenship?
Trump revealed plans to sell a “gold card” to wealthy foreigners, allowing them to live and work in the U.S. and paving the way for citizenship.
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Bad News for Home Sales Amid Affordability Conc...
Pending home sales dropped 4.6% in January, reaching an all-time low on the National Association of Realtors' Pending Home Sales Index.
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#OTD: Chris Rock Hosts the 77th Academy Awards ...
On this day 20 years ago, comedian and actor Chris Rock took center stage as the solo host of the 77th Academy Awards on February 27, 2005, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.
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Supreme Court Temporarily Backs Trump’s Foreign...
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to continue freezing more than $58 billion in foreign aid.
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Trump Administration Orders Federal Agencies to...
The Trump administration is ordering federal agencies to submit plans by April 14 to relocate bureaus and offices outside the Washington, D.C., area.
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DOGE Tech Staffers Resign Over Musk-Led Overhaul
On Tuesday, 21 civil service employees resigned from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by billionaire Trump advisor Elon Musk.
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White House Takes Control of Press Access
The Trump administration announced Tuesday it will take control of determining which journalists participate in the White House press pool, marking a significant shift from decades of tradition.
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