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1901
Trump in Turmoil: High Stakes Indictment Could ...
The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday a groundbreaking indictment against former President Donald Trump, the third indictment he's currently facing.
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1902
On this day in 1924, James Baldwin was born
On this day in history, we commemorate the 99th birthday of the incomparable James Baldwin, the visionary American writer, and social critic.
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1903
Hollywood Live: Monday - July 31, 2023
Paul Reubens, famous for role as Pee-wee Herman, passes away. Barbie continues to be a box office phenomenon. Plus, Kasi Lemmons career celebrated at the Directors Guild.
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1904
Family of Henrietta Lacks and Thermo Fischer Sc...
The family of Henrietta Lacks is currently in talks to reach a settlement with a biotech company after years of legal battles.
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1905
Biden Unveils New Student Loan Repayment Plan W...
In a bold move to tackle student loan challenges, the Biden administration has launched a dedicated website for its income-driven student loan repayment plan.
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1906
President Biden Signs Historic Military Justice...
The order transfers key decision-making powers from military commanders to independent prosecutors in cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, murder, and serious offenses.
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1907
Juneteenth Museum Gets Major Grant from Bank of...
Bank of America has given a $1M grant to the National Juneteenth Museum in Texas. The planned 50,000-square-foot center, set to open in June 2025, looks to serve as a hub for economic and cultural growth.
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1908
On this day in 1868, the 14th Amendment was off...
On July 28, 1868, a pivotal moment in American history occurred as the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution was officially declared and ratified.
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1909
Justice Department Probes Memphis PD for Allege...
The Justice Department has launched a sweeping investigation into the Memphis Police Department following the tragic death of Tyre Nichols, the Black man who succumbed to injuries after a brutal police encounter in January.
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1910
Civil Rights Legend Honored on New Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service is honoring the life and legacy of Georgia Congressman John Lewis and his work in the Civil Rights Movement with a special Forever Stamp.
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1911
Giuliani Admits to False Statements About Georg...
Rudy Giuliani has conceded in a court filing that he made false and defamatory statements about two Black Georgia election workers while serving as former President Donald Trump’s lawyer to dispute the results of the 2020 presidential election.
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1912
Unmasking the Wage Gap: Black Women's Fight for...
Today is Black Women's Equal Pay Day, a crucial highlight of the racial and gender wage gap in our nation. Among full-time year-round workers, Black women typically earn a meager 67 cents for every dollar paid to white non-Hispanic men.
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1913
Judge Questions Terms as Hunter Biden's Plea De...
Biden had been expected to plead guilty to two charges of failure to pay taxes under the plea agreement. The judge, however, challenged the terms, expressing concern over the proposed separation of tax charges and a gun possession charge, and the judiciary's role in overseeing the deal.
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1914
Hollywood Live: Bronny James suffers cardiac ar...
LeBron "Bronny" James Jr., the son of NBA star LeBron James, suffered cardiac arrest while practicing in Los Angeles on Monday and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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1915
On this day in 1847, the Republic of Liberia ac...
The Republic of Liberia achieved its long-awaited independence on July 26, 1847. This historic moment marked a significant milestone in the nation's history, as it became the first African republic to declare sovereignty.
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1916
Hunter Biden Expected to Plead Guilty to Tax Cr...
According to a Delaware court filing dated June 20, 2023, the charges against Hunter Biden include two counts of willful failure to pay federal income tax and one count of possession of a firearm by an individual who is an unlawful user or addicted to a controlled substance.
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1917
Courtroom Clash: Judge Halts Biden's Asylum Pol...
The rule, criticized by migrant rights groups, requires migrants to apply for asylum online before reaching the U.S.-Mexico border or to first seek protection in the country they passed through.
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1918
Trump's Tightening Troubles: The Unsealed Searc...
Court documents reveal that eight search warrants and affidavits were filed in the federal case against former President Donald Trump for mishandling classified documents.
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1919
Hollywood Live: Tuesday - July 25, 2023
Trae Young and longtime girlfriend Shelby Miller say "I do" in the Bahamas, Dennis Rodman's daughter Trinity looks to make a name for herself on USWNT World Cup run, and India Aire has beef with Megan Thee Stallion and Janelle Monae.
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1920
Justice Remembered: New Emmett Till National Mo...
The new monument encompasses three poignant locations: Graball Landing near Glendora, Mississippi, where Till's body was recovered; Chicago's Roberts Temple Church of God, the site of Till's high profile, open casket funeral; and the Tallahatchie County Second District Courthouse in Sumner, Mississippi, where Till's murderers were acquitted.
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1921
On this day in 1984, legendary blues singer Big...
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton was born on December 11, 1926, in Alabama. Raised in a religious household, she discovered her passion for music at a young age, singing in the church choir and learning to play the harmonica and drums.
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1922
Clock Ticks for UPS and Teamsters Union, Possib...
The pressure is on as UPS and the Teamsters union gear up for critical contract talks on Tuesday. At stake are the wages of around 100,000 part-time workers who keep UPS' massive operation ticking.
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1923
Hollywood Live: Tupac Shakur murder case might ...
Las Vegas police confirmed that they have served a search warrant in connection with the 27-year unsolved murder of Tupac Shakur, propelling the case back into the spotlight.
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1924
President Biden To Honor Emmett Till and Mamie ...
President Joe Biden has announced plans to designate a new national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till-Mobley.
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1925
Curriculum Controversy: Are Florida Schools Whi...
Are Florida schools about to see a re-imagining of African-American history through an incorrect curriculum lens?
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