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Will There Be Justice for Greenwood?: OK Court ...
The Oklahoma Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in the historic case concerning the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, focusing on the demands for reparations by survivors Lessie Benningfield Randle and Viola Fletcher, both 109 years old.
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Biden Demands Accountability: Outrage Over Huma...
President Joe Biden is condemning the killing of seven World Central Kitchen humanitarian workers in Gaza, including an American.
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White House Meets with Black Leaders on Haiti C...
Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer held talks with Black civil rights leaders at the White House recently to discuss the ongoing crisis and civil unrest in Haiti, the White House said.
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Hollywood Live: The March Madness women are cru...
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Civil Rights Icon Cornel West Continues Bid for...
Famed scholar and civil rights activist Cornel West continues his campaign for the White House. The former Harvard and Princeton professor is campaigning to prioritize "people over profit and love over fear,” according to his campaign.
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On this day in 1984, Coach John Thompson of Geo...
On April 2, 1984, history was made on the basketball court as Coach John Thompson of Georgetown University led his team to victory in the NCAA basketball tournament, becoming the first Black head coach to achieve this milestone.
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Biden Scheduled To Visit Site of Collapsed MD B...
President Joe Biden is scheduled to head to Baltimore on Friday to visit the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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Vote for Choice: Florida's Future Hangs in Balance
In another striking blow to reproductive rights, the Florida Supreme Court has solidified a 15-week abortion restriction and more severely activated a draconian six-week ban signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.
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144th White House Easter Egg Roll Kicks Off On ...
The White House is bustling with excitement for the 144th annual Easter Egg Roll. Expected are about 40,000 guests to partake in an event rich with history dating back to the 1870s.
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On this day in 1984, Marvin Gaye was shot by hi...
On the morning of April 1, a heated argument between father and son escalated into violence, tragically resulting in Marvin Gaye being shot three times in the chest by his own father.
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Biden, Trump Clash Over Crime Ahead of 2024 Ele...
As the 2024 presidential race heats up, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are trading barbs over crime and support for law enforcement.
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The Black Church's Enduring Role in America
This Easter weekend, as millions of American Christians flock to churches to mark Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, the significance of the Black church in the nation's spiritual fabric remains strong.
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Biden Administration Targets 'Junk' Health Insu...
To safeguard American families from deceptive health insurance plans, President Joe Biden has introduced a groundbreaking rule aimed at eradicating so-called junk health insurance policies.
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Texas Court Vindicates Black Woman Wrongly Impr...
The Second District Court of Appeals in Fort Worth, Texas, has overturned the unjust voter fraud conviction and subsequent five-year imprisonment of Crystal Mason for casting a provisional ballot while on probation.
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On this day in 1945, basketball legend Walt 'Cl...
As the point guard for the New York Knicks, his impressive career included averaging 19.3 points per game and setting numerous team records in points scored, games played, and assists.
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Former Senator Joe Lieberman Passes Away
Joel Lieberman, known for his groundbreaking role as the first Jewish vice presidential candidate and a distinguished tenure in the U.S. Senate, has passed away at 82 surrounded by his loved ones due to complications from a fall.
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Hollywood Live: R. Kelly could get that retrial...
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Transportation Secretary Lays Out Focus Areas A...
Operations have gone from a search and rescue mission to a recovery mission as search crews desperately try to find the bodies of six missing construction workers who fell into the water after a cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse.
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Hollywood Live: The Diddy saga continues
TMZ is reporting that he was with his family at Miami's Opa Locka Executive Airport, gearing up for a spring break getaway with his high school-aged children when the agents descended upon them.
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Democrat Marilyn Lands Wins Alabama Special Ele...
Marilyn Lands, a Democrat who prioritized reproductive rights in her campaign, has secured a special election victory in deeply conservative Alabama, marking a significant moment for her party in the Deep South.
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Hollywood Live: Sean 'Diddy' Combs' homes in L....
The entire world saw Sean 'Diddy' Combs' homes raided by Homeland Security here in Los Angeles and in Miami. It turns out that the folks handcuffed at the L.A. mansion were Diddy's two sons, who were hauled out of his home during the federal raid.
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Border Crisis Continues As White House Calls fo...
During Monday's White House press briefing, National Security Advisor John Kirby addressed questions about potential executive actions on immigration but emphasized the limits of what the president can do unilaterally.
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White House Focuses on Black Men's Mental Health
The White House Office of Public Engagement hosted a roundtable last week to highlight President Biden's efforts to support the mental health of Black men in America.
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Born on this day in 1944: Legendary singer and ...
Born on March 26, 1944, Diana Ross is a legendary singer and actress. She got her start in the 1960s with her involvement in The Supremes.
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Baltimore Under State of Emergency After Major ...
"Approximately 1:30 a.m., a cargo ship leaving the port of Baltimore struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge. This caused a catastrophic collapse of the bridge. First responders from the Maryland Transportation Authority, the Toll Authority. At this time, this is an active search and rescue mission."
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