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2026
Spelman College Receives Record $100 Million Do...
Spelman College, the private women’s liberal arts institution in Atlanta, recently announced a groundbreaking $100 million gift, marking the largest single donation ever received to an HBCU, as reported by CBS News.
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2027
White House Downplays Concerns About Trump's In...
The White House's reassurance comes as Speaker of the House Republican Mike Johnson made it clear that he remains in close communication with former President Trump.
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2028
Education Department Speeds Up Student Loan Rel...
Initially slated for launch in July 2024, the SAVE plan will now commence in February, offering immediate debt cancellation for borrowers who initially took out $12,000 or less in undergraduate or graduate student loans and have been in repayment for at least 10 years.
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2029
DOJ Releases Scathing New Report on Uvalde Elem...
"The law enforcement response at Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022 — and in the hours and days after — was a failure that should not have happened."
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2030
Ukraine Aid Standoff: Biden's Urgent Warning to...
During a White House meeting with congressional leaders, Biden emphasized the danger to the NATO alliance and the free world if support for Ukraine falters.
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2031
CFPB Proposes Rule to Cut Bank Overdraft Fees, ...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has unveiled a proposed rule this week aimed at alleviating the burden of bank overdraft fees for millions of Americans.
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2032
Rep. Jamaal Bowman Proposes $14 Trillion Repara...
New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman is taking a stand to hold the federal government accountable for the enduring impacts of slavery and systematic racism by introducing a $14 trillion reparations bill.
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2033
Hollywood Live: GLAAD backstage at the 75th ann...
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), founded 40 years ago, was originally a protest group against defamatory coverage of gay and lesbian demographics and their portrayals in media.
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2034
Lawmakers Reach Bipartisan Agreement On Child T...
In a significant breakthrough, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has announced a major tax deal impacting families and businesses across the nation. The $78 billion agreement aims to expand the child tax credit and revive key business tax breaks.
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2035
On this day in 1942, Muhammad Ali was born in L...
Born on January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, Muhammad Ali, the Olympic gold medalist and former heavyweight champion boxer, was a highly recognizable figure in the world of sports.
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2036
The Clock Is Winding Down on Avoiding a Governm...
Congress faces a ticking clock to prevent a government shutdown by Friday. A bipartisan deal introducing a two-step stopgap bill aims to keep the government funded until March.
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2037
Hollywood Live: The most Blackish Emmys ever
In what is probably the most Blackish Emmys ever with host Anthony Anderson, a reunion of Martin Lawrence's "Martin," and historic wins from many Black actors, the 75th Emmys was quite entertaining, quite diverse, and what a celebration.
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2038
Trump Wins GOP Iowa Caucus
Donald Trump has won the Iowa caucuses, putting him in the lead in the Republican 2024 presidential race. Trump's margin of victory? Huge, outpacing his rivals by 30 points.
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2039
Lilly Endowment Grants Historic $100 Million to...
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has revealed groundbreaking news: HBCUs are set to receive a historic $100 million gift from the Lilly Endowment, marking the largest donation in the 80-year history of the 37 affiliated HBCUs.
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2040
Hollywood Live: Katt Williams on Club Shay Shay
This year started off with a lot of noise coming from Katt Williams on the Club Shay Shay podcast with Shannon Sharpe.
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2041
Black wealth increased, but so did the wealth gap
A recent report from the Brookings Institute reveals a concerning trend. The racial wealth gap in America widened significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2042
Today is the anniversary of the start of the 18...
The Zulu-British War, which was triggered by the escalating encroachment of the British Empire onto the territory of the Zulu nation, began on this day (Jan. 11) in 1879.
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2043
Vice President Harris Urges Georgia Voting Righ...
In a passionate plea, Vice President Kamala Harris urged Georgia voters, advocates, and elected officials to persist in their fight for expanded access to the ballot box.
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2044
Democrat Calls for Secretary Austin’s Resignation
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin faces growing pressure to resign after the revelation of undisclosed health issues and complications following his recent prostate cancer surgery.
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2045
Hollywood Live: Catching up with Ayo Edebiri at...
Ayo Edebiri is everywhere these days, and she certainly helped out the diversity case at this year's Golden Globes for the TV series, "The Bear." Well, she also landed a spot as one of the Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023.
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2046
Defense Secretary Austin's Prostate Cancer Trea...
The Pentagon revealed this week that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin recently underwent treatment for prostate cancer, sparking increased attention to the disease and its disproportionate impact on Black men.
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2047
Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn A...
Former Sgt. Harry Dunn made the announcement on January 5, a day before the third anniversary of the insurrection, which was led by numerous Donald Trump supporters contesting the validity of Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential win.
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2048
Trump Returns to Court Seeking Presidential Imm...
The crux of this high-stakes legal battle? Whether Trump can be prosecuted for his alleged role in scheming to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
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2049
On this day in 1866, Fisk University was founded
Fisk University, initially known as Fisk Free Colored School, was founded on January 9, 1866. In Nashville, Tennessee, the institution emerged during the post-Civil War era, dedicated to providing education for newly freed African Americans.
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2050
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin Remains Hospi...
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin remains under medical care at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He was admitted to the hospital after complications following a recent elective medical procedure, according to the Pentagon.
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