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#OTD: “A Raisin in the Sun” Debuts on Broadway ...
On this day in 1959, “A Raisin in the Sun” debuted on Broadway, making history as the first play produced by a Black woman, Lorraine Hansberry.
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Trump Admin Cracks Down on Universities, Threat...
The Trump administration is launching a sweeping investigation into 60 institutions over alleged antisemitic harassment and discrimination.
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#HollywoodLive: Michelle Obama’s New Podcast an...
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Wall Street Tanks As Trump's Trade Chaos Sparks...
The stock market plunged Monday, sending shockwaves through Wall Street as fears of a recession take center stage.
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Trump Makes Bold Economic Promises Amid Ongoing...
The president's economic agenda has been complicated by uncertainty surrounding his tariff policies, which have faced repeated delays, changes and possible reversals.
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Native American Tribes Sue Trump Administration...
According to The New York Times, Native American tribes and students are suing the Trump administration over layoffs at federally run Native schools, claiming the cuts have severely harmed education quality.
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Shutdown Showdown: House GOP Pushes Spending Bi...
The government is one week away from a shutdown, and House Republicans are playing hardball.
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#HollywoodLive: Adrien Brody’s Oscar Win and Ha...
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Democrats Join With Republicans to Censure Rep....
House Republicans, along with 10 Democrats, joined together on Thursday to censure Rep. Al Green for protesting during President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.
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Trump's Speech Draws 69% Positive Reaction
A new poll conducted by CNN shows that 69% of those surveyed had a positive reaction to President Donald Trump's speech to the joint session of Congress on Tuesday.
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Trump Administration to Cut 80,000 VA Jobs, Rai...
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to slash 80,000 jobs, rolling back staffing to pre-2020 levels in search of greater efficiency.
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#HollywoodLive: Oscars 2025 – Record-Breaking V...
The 97th Academy Awards drew an estimated 19.7 million viewers, making it the most-watched Oscars in five years and the biggest primetime entertainment show of 2025 so far.
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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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