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Biden Marks Juneteenth with Special Proclamation
President Joe Biden issued a special proclamation this week commemorating the anniversary of Juneteenth, praising the date as marking both the end of slavery in America and the unfulfilled work of making the nation's promise of equality real for all.
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Trump Courts Black Voters
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump continued his outreach to Black American voters this weekend, holding a roundtable discussion at a Black church in Detroit where he touted his record and took aim at President Joe Biden.
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President Biden Announces Sweeping Relief for U...
The initiative will allow certain noncitizen spouses and children of U.S. citizens to apply for lawful permanent residence without leaving the country, benefiting approximately 550,000 people.
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Major Heat Wave Grips Nation
A severe heat wave is descending on large swaths of the United States this week, with excessive temperatures expected to break daily records in some areas, forecasters warned.
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New Report Reveals Impact of Anti-Voter Laws Si...
A new report from the Movement Advance Project (MAP) highlights the rise in anti-voter laws, making it harder to vote since 2020.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Issues Historic 175,000...
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has issued over 175,000 pardons for marijuana convictions, marking the most extensive state-level pardon in the country.
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MD Governor Pardons Over 175K Marijuana Convict...
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the pardoning of over 175,000 marijuana convictions aimed to rectify past injustices.
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New Biden Ad Campaign Targets Trump Convictions
The $50 million ad blitz focuses on Trump's felonies and will air in key battleground states starting today.
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On this day in 1972: Security Guard's Alert Unc...
On June 17, 1972, security guard Frank Wills exposed the Watergate break-in. During his routine patrol, he noticed that the basement door had been taped open.
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Famed Pastor Tony Evans Steps Down After Admitt...
Tony Evans, the prominent pastor, author, and the first African American to earn a doctoral degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, has stepped down from the Dallas-area megachurch he founded over 40 years ago after admitting to a past moral failing.
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Justice Clarence Thomas Took More Undisclosed T...
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took more trips on GOP megadonor Harlan Crow’s private jet than previously known, as revealed by Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin.
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Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismisses Tulsa Race Mas...
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the last living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, dampening hopes for reparations.
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Senate Rejects IVF Protection Bill
The Senate has voted against a bill aimed at protecting access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), a move expected due to strong Republican opposition.
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This Day in History: Civil Rights Leader Medgar...
On June 12, 1963, civil rights leader Medgar W. Evers was assassinated by a white supremacist outside his home in Jackson, Mississippi, at the age of 37.
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Hunter Biden Found Guilty on All 3 Felony Gun C...
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has been found guilty on three felony gun charges by a 12-member jury.
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New Proposal to Eliminate Medical Debt from Cre...
In a major announcement that could bring relief to millions of Americans, Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a new proposal to remove medical debt from credit reports.
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Hollywood Live: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence ...
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Civil Rights Icon Rev. James Lawson Jr. Passes ...
The world is mourning one of the greatest civil rights icons, Rev. James Lawson Jr. has died at the age of 95.
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This Day in History: Celebrating Charles Rangel...
Celebrating his 94th birthday today, Rangel’s legacy spans over five decades of dedicated public service.
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Blinken Arrives in Middle East to Broker Gaza C...
Blinken met with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo, emphasizing the need for Hamas to agree to President Joe Biden's ceasefire proposal.
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This Day in History: Marcus Garvey, Pan-African...
Born in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica, on Aug. 17, 1887, Garvey credited his father, a stone mason, for instilling in him a passion for reading and a spirit of self-determination.
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This Day in History: Honoring Prince on What Wo...
On June 7, we celebrate what would have been the 66th birthday of Prince, a musical genius who transformed the landscape of popular music.
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NAACP Urges Biden to Halt Weapons to Israel
The NAACP has called on President Joe Biden to halt all weapons deliveries to Israel indefinitely and push for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
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Job Market Stays Strong with 272,000 New Jobs i...
Employers added 272,000 jobs in May, indicating that the job market remains strong despite inflation and higher interest rates.
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Georgia Election Interference Case Against Trum...
An appeals court has halted the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others while it reviews the lower court judge’s ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case.
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