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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady, Ci...
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it would maintain its current interest rates, with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasizing the nation's economic growth and tight labor market.
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Venture Capital Showdown: Black-Owned VC Firm F...
This legal tussle pits Fearless Fund against the American Alliance for Equal Rights, an organization led by far-right activist Edward Bloom.
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Biden Vows Retaliation After U.S. Soldiers Kill...
President Joe Biden has made a decision on how to respond to the recent drone attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. soldiers and injured dozens of others.
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On this day in 1943, Etta Moten Barnett Made Hi...
On January 31, 1943, Etta Moten Barnett, a Broadway star and film actress, made history as the first African-American to perform at the White House during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's birthday party.
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Hollywood Live: It's Grammy week (with a little...
I'm not sure when the feud began between Megan Thee and Nicki Minaj but honey, it heated up over the weekend as the war of words started hitting the internet.
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Chicago Tops Orkin's Bed Bug List for Fourth Ye...
Where is your city on the bed bug list? A new ranking released by pest control company Orkin has some big surprises.
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House Republicans Hold Hearing To Impeach Homel...
In a heated political showdown, House Republicans are pushing forward with impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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Alaska Airlines Resumes Boeing 737 Max 9 Flight...
Alaska Airlines has returned portions of its Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet to operation after one of its planes made an emergency landing on Jan. 5 due to a blowout that caused a "door-sized" hole in the cabin.
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On this day in 1867, Morgan State University wa...
Established on January 30, 1867, in Baltimore, Maryland, Morgan State University is a historically Black institution with a rich history.
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U.S. Suspends UNRWA Funding
The United States has suspended funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, also known as UNRWA, following allegations of staff involvement in Hamas's October 7th attacks on Israel.
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Biden Vows To Respond After 3 U.S. Troops Kille...
The president is attributing the attack to Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria. The target of the deadly assault was a military base known as Tower 22 near the Jordan-Syria border.
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Harriet Tubman, Iconic Abolitionist and 'Moses'...
Believed to have been born on January 29, 1820 in Dorchester County, Maryland, Harriet Tubman, the renowned abolitionist, dedicated her life to guiding hundreds of enslaved individuals to freedom as a key "conductor" on the Underground Railroad.
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ICJ Hands Down Orders in Genocide Case Against ...
The International Court of Justice has issued a ruling in the case brought by South Africa against Israel, accusing it of committing genocide against the Palestinian people in the Gaza war.
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Trump Advisor and Sycophant Faces Jail Time
Peter Navarro, a former adviser to former President Donald Trump, has been handed a four-month jail sentence after he defied a congressional subpoena connected to the investigation into the January 6th Capitol attack.
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More Bad News for Inflation
Inflation continues to cast a long shadow over the United States economy, with fresh data revealing a concerning trend despite efforts by the Federal Reserve to rein it in.
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Border Battle Escalates: Trump's Bold Call to G...
Former President Donald Trump is urging states to send their National Guard troops to Texas. Why? To back Governor Greg Abbott's tussle with the Feds over removing razor wire along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Poll Highlights Challenges for Biden and Trump ...
In a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, alarming numbers have emerged for President Joe Biden as he gears up for a potential rematch against former President Donald Trump.
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On this day in 1892, Bessie Coleman, the first...
Bessie Coleman was born on January 26, 1892. She achieved historic milestones as the first African-American woman to obtain both a pilot's license and an international aviation license.
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Hollywood Live: Thursday - January 25, 2024
Netflix leads the pack with 55 NAACP Image Awards nominations | Cavaliers issue 25-game suspension to Tristian Thompson for violating anti-drug policy | Halle Berry's "The Mothership" removed from release schedule
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Border Talks in Focus: Senate Grapples With Imm...
At the heart a plan to address the surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, the proposed compromise focuses on reducing temporary residency permissions for migrants.
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Trump's Courtroom Drama and Ballot Battles
Former President Donald Trump, hot off his New Hampshire primary victory, heads to a Manhattan federal court today for the ongoing defamation case with writer E. Jean Carroll.
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On this day in 1938, musical icon Etta James wa...
Born on January 25, 1938, in Los Angeles, Etta James, a gospel prodigy and musical icon, began her remarkable musical journey at the age of five.
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No Word On Secretary Austin’s Return to Pentagon
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin continues on the path to recovery after complications from recent prostate cancer surgery, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder.
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U.S. Black Population Grows by 32% Over Two Dec...
The Black population in the United States has experienced significant growth from 2002 to 2022, witnessing a 32 percent increase, equivalent to 11 million people.
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Born on This Day in 1871: Arthur A. Schomburg, ...
Renowned for his activism and dedication to preserving African-American history, Schomburg's collection of literature formed the basis for the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a division of the New York Public Library.
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