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Supreme Court's Landmark Brown v. Board Decisio...
The decision is considered a significant milestone in the nation’s civil rights history, as it paved the way for the courts to end racial segregation in public facilities and accommodations.
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Commencement Controversy: Biden's Honorary Degr...
On May 19, President Biden will speak during the graduation ceremony, but a faction of Morehouse facility is rethinking the decision to award him an honorary degree.
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Biden Honors Brown v. Board Legacy
Friday, May 17, marks the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board SCOTUS decision where nine justices unanimously struck down "separate but equal" and ruled that schools segregated by race did not provide an equal education.
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Legacy of John Conyers Jr.: From Detroit to Dec...
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Alsobrooks Triumphs in Maryland Democratic Sena...
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks clinched Maryland’s Democratic Senate primary, according to NBC News, prevailing over self-funded Rep. David Trone following a contentious and costly campaign.
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Consumer Prices Continue Upward Climb in April
Consumer prices rose in April, with Americans now seeing even higher housing, medical, transportation, and gasoline costs, according to the latest data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Household Debt Crisis Continues to Spiral Out o...
The unrelenting rise of household debt shows no signs of abating, as a troubling new report from the New York Federal Reserve reveals Americans are continuing to drown in a sea of credit and housing debt.
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CNN To Host June Biden-Trump Presidential Debate
CNN has announced it will host the debate on June 27 at 9 p.m. from its studio in Atlanta, Georgia. To ensure an uninterrupted discussion, no live audience will be present.
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Pentagon Responds to Shooting Death of Black Ai...
The Pentagon is responding to the shooting death of a 23-year-old Black airman who was killed by an Okaloosa County, Florida deputy last week.
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Back to the Past: VA School Board Votes to Rest...
In a controversial decision, the Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia voted 5-1 to rename two schools after Confederate leaders, just four years after the names were removed.
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Justice for Airman: Demand for Transparency in ...
Florida police have released video of the shocking killing of 23-year-old U.S. Airman Roger Fortson by Okaloosa County Police.
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P.B.S. Pinchback, the first Black American to s...
P.B.S. Pinchback, the first Black American to serve as governor of a U.S. state, was born on May 10, 1837, to a formerly enslaved mother and her former enslaver.
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Black Unemployment Rate Declines, But Racial Di...
The Black unemployment rate in the United States decreased to 5.6 percent according to the latest jobs report from the Department of Labor, marking a decline after an uptick the previous month.
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Biden Administration Unveils $5.5 Billion Effor...
The Biden administration announced a sweeping $5.5 billion plan this week aimed at curbing homelessness and making housing more affordable.
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Focus on Antisemitism: Unpacking the Surge in K...
It marked the first congressional inquiry into antisemitism incidents in educational settings since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, which sparked a nationwide increase of such cases.
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Dr. Valerie McCray Becomes First Black Woman to...
Dr. Valerie McCray made history by clinching the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman to secure such a nomination in Indiana's history.
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Defending History, Defying Hate: The Fight for ...
In a stand against efforts to bury Black history, leaders from the nation's major civil rights organizations have rallied behind the Freedom to Learn campaign.
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Hollywood Live: Shooting at Drake's Toronto Res...
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White House Declines to Comment on Marilyn Mosb...
When questioned about calls for President Joe Biden to pardon Marilyn Mosby, the former Baltimore City State's attorney, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre adopted a noncommittal stance during Friday's White House press briefing.
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Immediate Action Sought on Haiti Crisis
On Wednesday morning, congressional leaders will demand decisive federal action to address Haiti's severe humanitarian and political turmoil.
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Hollywood Live: Kim Godwin is out as president ...
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Breaking the Myth: Yes, Black People Get Skin C...
As Skin Cancer Awareness Month begins, health organizations are sending an important reminder: Although less common, people of color are at risk and must stay vigilant about protection and early detection.
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Biden's Stand: Addressing Antisemitism Today
At the Holocaust Memorial Museum today, President Joe Biden is set to deliver a speech condemning antisemitism and aligning the tragic events of the Holocaust with the recent Hamas attacks on Israel this past October 7, the deadliest since World War II.
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Arkansas to Honor Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash w...
The state will soon be represented at the U.S. Capitol by civil rights leader Daisy Bates and musician Johnny Cash.
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Power Moves in the Motor City: VP Harris Drives...
Vice President Kamala Harris continued her Economic Opportunity Tour on Monday at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.
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