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On this day in 1992, John Singleton became the ...
On February 20, 1992, John Singleton made history as the first African-American to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Director for his film "Boyz in the Hood."
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Congress Funding Freeze: Countdown to Crunch Time
Lawmakers are slated to return to Capitol Hill on February 28, close to the March 1 deadline for funding certain government agencies, with a subsequent deadline of March 8 for others.
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Trump's New York Verdict Expected Today & Day T...
The New York judge overseeing the case has already found Trump guilty of fraud and must now decide what penalties he and his company should pay.
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On this day in 1957, LeVar Burton was born in G...
Shortly after graduating, he secured his first role in Alex Haley's "Roots," marking the beginning of his illustrious career. Burton gained fame for his portrayal of Kunta Kinte in the iconic mini-series.
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Fulton County DA Fani Willis Takes The Stand To...
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis gave emotional testimony in the hearing to determine whether she should be tossed from former President Donald Trump's Georgia election subversion case.
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On this day in 1968, Henry Lewis broke ground a...
On February 15, 1968, Henry Lewis shattered racial barriers by assuming the role of director at the New Jersey Symphony, marking him as the first Black conductor and music director of a major American orchestra.
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On this day in 1957, the SCLC was established; ...
On this day in 1957, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) was established at a meeting in New Orleans after the end of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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Mayorkas Impeached: Biden Calls Vote 'Petty Pol...
By a 214-213 vote, Mayorkas was the first cabinet official to be impeached since the 1870s. Mayorkas faced scrutiny from Republicans over his handling of the southern border.
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Majority Leader Schumer Urges House Speaker To ...
"It would be a betrayal of our partners and allies and an abandonment of our service members. It's up to the House to meet this moment, do the right thing, and save democracy as we know it."
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On this day in 1920, Andrew 'Rube' Foster Estab...
Known as the "Father of Black Baseball," Foster's vision led to the creation of the first professional baseball league exclusively for Black players.
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Fate of $95B Aid Package for Ukraine and Israel...
The Senate is moving forward with a $95 billion aid bill for Ukraine and Israel, but its fate in the House is uncertain.
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Trump's NATO Comments Spark Concern
Trump suggested that if re-elected, he would allow Russia to act freely against NATO members who fail to meet defense spending targets.
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Trump Back in Court Over Classified Documents
Former President Donald Trump is present at a legal proceeding today in Florida related to allegations of mishandling classified documents.
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On this day in 1909, the NAACP was officially e...
The formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was spurred by the devastating race massacre in Springfield, Illinois, in August 1908.
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Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist a...
Emerging from the segregated South, Walker's experiences profoundly shaped her writing, leading her to become a prominent voice in African American literature.
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Biden Calls Out Special Counsel Who Dropped Cha...
"I've seen the headlines since the report was released about my willful retention of documents. These assertions are not only misleading, they're just plain wrong."
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Biden Sends Advisors To Meet With Arab-American...
President Joe Biden is sending senior advisers to Michigan to meet with Arab-American and Muslim leaders over criticism that the White House is not doing enough to demand a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
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On this day in 1986, Debi Thomas became the fir...
On Feb. 8, 1986, Debi Thomas made history by becoming the first African-American to win the Women's Singles title at the U.S. National Figure Skating Championship.
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Judges Rule Trump Is Not Immune to Prosecution ...
A three-judge federal appeals court made the decision in the criminal election interference case being prosecuted by special counsel Jack Smith.
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U.S. Consumer Debt Is Out of Control
A recent report from the New York Federal Reserve has revealed a staggering increase in household debt in the United States, prompting concerns about the financial stability of American households.
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'Show Some Spine': Biden Accuses Republicans of...
"Donald Trump thinks it's bad for him politically. Therefore, he doesn't, even though it helps the country, he's not for it," the president said.
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Hollywood Live: Jonathan Majors hearing has bee...
Mo'Nique up next on Club Shay Shay? | Jonathan Major's sentencing hearing has been delayed | Celebrating 25 years of the Super Bowl Soulful Celebration
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On this day in 1820, the first group of free Bl...
On February 6, 1820, a contingent of 88 free Black individuals embarked on a journey to the British colony of Sierra Leone aboard a vessel known as the Mayflower of Liberia.
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DHS Secretary Mayorkas Impeachment Vote Could C...
On Monday, the Republican-led House Rules Committee voted to send the measure to the full House for a vote after Committee Chairman Tom Cole of Oklahoma accused Mayorkas of refusing to uphold his oath of office by failing to enforce immigration laws.
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Trump Urges Immediate Debates With Biden
In a recent radio interview this week, former President Donald Trump expressed his eagerness for debates with President Joe Biden, emphasizing the urgency by stating he wants them "immediately."
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