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2020 Campaign Shows the More Women Run, the More They Are Treated Like Candidates

When Victoria Woodhull ran for president in 1872, she was depicted as “Mrs. Satan” in a political cartoon. When Sen. Margaret Chase Smith sought the Republican nomination in 1964, one columnist labeled her too old – at 66 – while

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Denouncing Neoliberal Talking Points on Publicly-Funded Education and Housing

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won applause and cheers from her constituents on Sunday at a town hall in the Bronx where she expressed deep frustration with the routine dismissal of investment in public goods as “free stuff.” “I never want to

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Black-Owned Law Firm Named Among Top 10 Law Firms

The Law Office of Zulu Ali, a Black-owned law firm, has been named one of the Top 10 Law Firms in California in the areas of Criminal Defense and Immigration Law by Attorney and Practice Magazine. When selecting the top

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$1.3 Million Settlement to Innocent Man Who Spent 23 Years in Prison

Cleveland, OH — Evin King, a Black man who spent 23 years behind bars after being accused of a murder he did not commit, has been awarded a $1.3 million settlement. He filed a wrongful conviction lawsuit against the city of Cleveland and

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Black-Owned Consulting Firm in Houston Celebrates 10 Years of Sparking Small Business Success

Houston, TX — With its focus on financial freedom and offering tax and CPA services at an affordable rate for small businesses across the country, Madison Brothers Consulting is celebrating 10 years of supporting small business success. The company’s customized

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BHERC Hosts 1,000 High School Students For “Harriet” Screening

Los Angeles, CA — On November 22nd, students from Dorsey High School exchanged their classrooms for the Cinemark Baldwin Hills Theater to attend a special screening hosted by the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) of the groundbreaking film,

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Byron Allen’s Court Case and the Mis-Education of Our Community

For those of you who haven’t heard about this case, Byron Allen, CEO of Entertainment Studios is suing Comcast for $20 billion, for not fairly giving contracts to Black content providers like himself, based on the 1866 civil rights bill

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‘The Christians’ Features a 1960s Louisiana Love Story

By B.J.T Ledet
The Christians, book one, follows the life and love of Mary Jean Woods, a young, Christian woman in 1960 South Louisiana as she maneuvers through self-discovery, unrighteousness…

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Congressional Black Caucus Members Visit U.S.-Mexico Border

Chairwoman Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) led a delegation of Congressional Black Caucus members to the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday in San Ysidro, California, where they said they witnessed first-hand the deplorable treatment and plight of Black immigrants. Bass, Congresswoman Barbara

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Police in Alabama Set Up and Falsely Arrested Over 1,000 Innocent Black Men

Dothan, AL — 12 police officers in Dothan, Alabama, who were apparently members of a domestic hate group, have been found to have set up and falsely accused over 1,000 Black men with the intention to put them behind bars

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In the Shadow of Statues: A White Southerner Confronts History

By Mitch Landrieu
The New Orleans mayor who removed the Confederate statues confronts the racism that shapes us and argues for white America to reckon with its past.

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A Doctorate Despite Being Bullied, Suspended and Learning Disabilities

The life of Dr. Isaiah L. White, Sr. is a remarkable story of grit, determination, and perseverance. As a young student, he was bullied and had to deal with teachers who told him he would be nothing. He also had

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A young man grows up in Washington D.C. seeking adventure and burning with desire to achieve great things. He finds the keys to making his dreams come true are with the Central Intelligence Agency.

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“The Black Man In the CIA” by LEUTRELL “Mike” OSBORNE, Sr.

By LEUTRELL “Mike” OSBORNE, Sr.
A young man grows up in Washington D.C. seeking adventure and burning with desire to achieve great things. He finds the keys to making his dreams come true are with the Central Intelligence Agency.

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Democratic Debate: Candidates Discuss Their Plans to Help Families

The last two democratic presidential debates featured no questions about the gender pay gap, paid parental leave or other economic issues that disproportionately affect women and children. So in the Atlanta debate on Nov. 20 – featuring an all-women moderator

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People of Color Are Moving to the Suburbs – Not as Promising as It Once Was

In the traditional American image of suburbia, the majority of residents are predominately native-born white Americans, living in large single-family houses enclosed by white picket fences. Americans presume that moving to such suburbs will offer them access to resources and

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African American Online Marketer Reveals How to Host Successful, Profitable Events

San Antonio, TX — Have you ever hosted a meet up group, a social gathering, an open house, or a workshop and had very few people attend? This may be more common than you think, it is a challenge getting

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Becoming Numb to Mass Shootings

Each time we experience a mass shooting, we repeat the pattern—a point I have made in previous columns. Shock, grief, prayer, throwing up our hands, and proponents of unlimited gun ownership arguing that this is not the time to discuss

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Federal Court Blocks Trump Asylum Ban from Being Applied to Thousands of Asylum Seekers

Provides Important Protection for Those Previously Turned Back at Ports of Entry SAN DIEGO – A federal judge today blocked the Trump administration’s asylum ban from being applied to thousands of asylum seekers who were unlawfully prevented from accessing the U.S.

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Bloomberg: ‘I apologize! We didn’t get everything right.’

Was it Trump? Was it Obama? Nope. The surprise visitor last Sunday to the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn was former Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Not until the mega church’s Senior Pastor, the Rev. A. R. Bernard, introduced him to the

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Gladys Harrison, Nebraska’s Unconventional Candidate for Congress

If Gladys Harrison isn’t the most unique candidate to run for Congress out of Nebraska, folks would be hard-pressed to find who is. Harrison, a Democrat, runs her late mother’s popular Omaha eatery, “Big Mama’s Kitchen.” She isn’t the least-bit wealthy and

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Saying ‘Ok Boomer’ at Work Is Age Discrimination – Millennial Put-Downs Aren’t

The phrase “OK boomer” has become a catch-all put-down that Generation Zers and young millennials have been using to dismiss retrograde arguments made by baby boomers, the generation of Americans who are currently 55 to 73 years old. Though it

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Waters Leads House in Affirming the Civil Rights Act of 1866 & its Section 1981

Ahead of Supreme Court Oral Arguments, Rep. Waters Leads House in Affirming the Civil Rights Act of 1866 & its Section 1981 WASHINGTON – Ahead of the first day of oral arguments in the Supreme Court case Comcast Corp. V. National

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Protecting Democracy – An Interview with Sen. Nina Turner

As the voice of the people, the Nebraska Democratic Party Black Caucus’ mission is to promote the involvement of Blacks in the political process and the activities of the party…

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Survey Shows Nearly All U.S. Consumers Plan Majority of Holiday Shopping Online

Three Quarters Are “Excited” When Brands Send Deals in Emails  SAN FRANCISCO — November 19, 2019 — Leanplum, the leading multi-channel engagement platform, today announced the results of a new study* that shows consumers are shunning brick-and-mortar stores this holiday

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Roger Stone the Fifth Criminal in Trumps Corruption Ring

It is time for America to be honest with itself and admit that President Donald Trump is breaking the law. When Trump talks about draining the swamp, he is really talking about his leadership ring. “Five of Trump’s lieutenants, Michael

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Beyond the Rhetoric: Being a Black Veteran isn’t Always Happy

Let us repeat our first paragraph from Part I: “America is in love with its veterans. That’s the way it should be. Veterans who served in our military to provide security and a safe future for our citizens. These are

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What Do the 2019 Elections Mean for 2020?

If the 2019 elections are any indication, Republicans need to worry about their viability come 2020. In Virginia, Democrats have majorities in both its upper and lower houses. With a Democratic governor, Virginia has an unprecedented opportunity to shape public

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Do We Actually Grow From Adversity – What Does the Science Say?

In our culture, there’s this idea that enduring a tragedy can be good for your personal growth. You’ll have a newfound appreciation for life. You’ll be grateful for your friends and family. You’ll learn from the experience. You’ll become more

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Deval Patrick Joins Senators Kamala Harris and Cory Booker in White House Race

As doubts grow about the candidacy of former Vice President Joe Biden, other candidates have entered the race for the White House in 2020. In a surprise announcement on November 14, former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, 63, tossed his hat

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Discovery Education and Business Leaders Launch Unique STEM Initiative

Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital curriculum resources, content, and professional development for K-12 classrooms nationwide, has announced the creation of a STEM Careers Coalition. Officials said the initiative will help educators develop a pipeline of students who are interested

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Afrocomiccon Offers a Platform for Diversity in Pop Culture

The Bay Area is the most progressive bastion of the historically liberal state of California (although the sweep towards gentrification may soon turn the political tide in the opposite direction) and none of the cities and towns within it upholds

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Tennessee Student is Centennial Scholar Recipient of Ossie Davis Scholarship

Nora Davis Day and her sister, Dr. Hasna Muhammad, never seem to tire of talking about their famous parents – Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. Along with their brother, Guy Davis, the two have worked to live up to their

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Cities and States Take up the Battle for an Open Internet

Internet service providers like Comcast and Verizon are free to slow down, block or prioritize internet traffic as they wish, without interference by the federal government. That’s the effect of an October ruling by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals,

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Boost School Funding – Research Shows That Will Help Low-Income Students

With few exceptions, the various Democratic plans for public education share a common theme: more funding, less privatizing. Candidates Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders have promised to dramatically increase or triple current federal funding for low-income students and

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Why Tyranny Could Be the Inevitable Outcome of Democracy

Plato, one of the earliest thinkers and writers about democracy, predicted that letting people govern themselves would eventually lead the masses to support the rule of tyrants. When I tell my college-level philosophy students that in about 380 B.C. he asked

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Conspiracy and How Political Parties Frame the Impeachment Battle

The presidential impeachment battle moves to a new stage on Wednesday, when the House will conduct the first public, televised testimony. The nation is divided: Although a majority of Americans believe that Trump should cooperate with the impeachment inquiry, the public is not yet sure

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How Heavy a Burden Does a Person of Color Alleging Discrimination Have to Carry

The case, Comcast Corp. v. National Association of African American Owned Media and Entertainment Studios Networks, is, on the surface, a case about procedural issues. Beneath the surface it is about the ease or complexity a plaintiff may face when

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AFRIMMA’s Leadership Award – Africa Is a Place That Needs Their Support

Helen Giddings, a former 26-year member of the Texas House of Representatives, received a Transformational Leadership Award, at the 6th Annual AFRIMMA Music Awards, held at The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas. Her recognition at AFRIMMA, an all Africa Music

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PSU’s Black Studies Department Marks 50 Years

The Black Studies Department at Portland State University turns 50 next year, and according to faculty, it’s a hard-won anniversary–and a cause for celebration. Professor Emeritus Darnell Millner has been with the department for 45 of those years and recalls

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Obesity Among Black Women Outrageously High

Betty Busby, 55, has struggled with her weight since high school. “It’s in my genes to be chubby, and I have always thanked God that I have a man that loves my shape,” she said. “He still thinks I’m sexy

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Shining a Light on the Intentional Destruction of a Thriving Black Community

In the early to mid-20th century, Minnesota’s state capital was the epicenter of a thriving, local Black community; the Rondo neighborhood. It was an essential gathering place, as it was home to businesses, political organizations such as the Urban League

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Black-Owned CBD Startup Academy Celebrates First 100 Students Enrolled in It’s Program

St. Louis, MO — As Cannabidiol (CBD) use becomes more mainstream, demand for these products continues to grow. With a projected value of $20 billion by 2024 in the U.S. alone, CBD is opening the industry up to new business

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Vietnam Vet Fighting for the Rights of Black Soldiers

Vietnam War veteran Ari Merretazon is spending another Veteran’s Day fighting for fellow soldiers in Philadelphia. A court is expected to hear soon more arguments in a case Merretazon has brought against the city. Philadelphia officials have failed to follow

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1970s Throwback, Lenora — Helping Fans to ‘Relax’ with Her Music

Chelsea Lenora White – simply Lenora to her family and fans – is proving herself to be one of the most exciting rising singers in the music industry. The Houston-based crooner has released, “Relax,” a smooth tune with a languid feel that

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Redemption: Cyntoia Brown Finds Her Voice

To say Cyntoia Brown’s life has been complicated is an understatement. Brown is a young, black woman sentenced as an adult to life in prison when as a teenager, she killed Johnny Mitchell Allen, a 43-year-old man, who had solicited

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The African American Musician Behind the SHADD Piano

From churches and especially symphonic tunings, Warren Shadd said he understood that the piano had a disadvantage. “In terms of the pianists especially being able to hear themselves play, because in church you’re in total competition with the Hammond B-3

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Civil Rights Leaders Urge Supreme Court to Uphold One of the Nation’s Oldest Anti-Discrimination Statutes

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments that pit Comcast (CMCSA), America’s biggest cable provider, against National Association of African American-Owned Media and Entertainment Studios Networks, Inc., and more importantly one of the Nation’s oldest anti-discimination statutes, Section

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What’s at Stake in Byron Allen’s Supreme Court Showdown with Comcast

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a suit between Comcast and Byron Allen, a prominent African American programming executive. What began as a fairly routine television carriage dispute has turned into a risky gambit that may give

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How Start Investing for the Long-Term – Choose Investment Priorities

Learn about the investment options available to you that make the most sense for your long-term financial success. Investing can help your money grow. But before you move your money to anything riskier than a savings account or IRA, you should

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Modifying Your Savings Strategy as Your Life Evolves

  Make sure you’re still saving enough as your situation changes. What did your life look like when you started saving for your goals? Since then, maybe you’ve gotten married, moved, or bought a car. All these events may change

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