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Interactive Tool Encourages Americans to Plan When and How They Will Vote
CHECKLIST – HOW TO PLAN YOUR VOTE (Plan Your Vote: 2022 Elections (nbcnews.com) is the 2020/22, interactive tool from NBC News and MSNBC, which encourages Americans to plan when and how they will vote, considering each state’s coronavirus pandemic restrictions, mail-in
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Celebrities, Politicians and a Host of Dignitaries Help Celebrate the AFRO’s 130th Anniversary
With its vision, legacy, culture, and story on full display, the AFRO celebrated its 130th anniversary in style with a gala at Martins Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland. Comedian Tommy Davidson served as the night’s host, while Temeka Moore and Absolute
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Biden Readies Pen after Congress Passes Historic Inflation, Climate Bill
House members returned to the U.S. Capitol on Friday and, after some debate, passed the Inflation Reduction Act, major legislation that the Biden-Harris administration said would lower health-care costs, fight climate change, raise taxes on some large companies and reduce
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Brittney Griner Sentenced to More than 9 years in Russian Prison
WNBA Superstar Brittney Griner has been sentenced to more than 9 years in a Russian prison following her conviction on drug charges. Her lawyers called the verdict a disappointment and vowed to appeal. The lawyers of WNBA star Brittney Griner, Maria
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Moore Brown: Maryland Set to Have Two Black Statewide Officials
On July 19, Wes Moore and Congressman Anthony Brown won their primary contests to be Governor of Maryland and Attorney General. Maryland is a deep blue state that currently has a moderate Republican Governor. It is expected that Moore and
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Soaring Rent Prices in D.C., New York, Los Angeles, and other Major Markets Make for Tough Choices
Monica Scantlebury lived in D.C. for a decade before picking up stakes and moving to the Big Apple, where she has resided for about 11 years. So, as Scantlebury noted, she’s no stranger to high rents. A high school teacher
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Diversifying American Media Ownership Must Become a National Priority
Thus far, 2022 has been a year of multiple socioeconomic and political challenges for all Americans across the nation. Yet for African Americans and other communities of color, this year represents both challenges and opportunities from a business ownership perspective.
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DOJ Indicts Four Police Officers Who Allegedly Lied to Secure Search Warrants for Breonna Taylor’s Home
Tamika Palmer, Breonna Taylor’s mother, has long been insisting that Louisville police have never been at her daughter Breonna Taylor’s apartment on the night they shot her dead. On August 4, the Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General and
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Senate Dems Pass Huge Climate, Health and Tax Bill
Senate Democrats took a critical step toward reducing inflation and the cost of living by passing the Inflation Reduction Act. Proponents said the measure would make a big difference for many Americans by locking in savings on health insurance premiums
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The Inspirational Candidate: Campaign Manager’s Valuable Investment A Greater Diversity News Exclusive
By Tracey Morrison, GDN Contributing Writer Election Night, Tuesday, July 26th, I cruised along Raeford Road with my candidate, Councilwoman Courtney Banks-McLaughlin. We were en route to the watch party hosted by Mayor Colvin. My phone was glued to the
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DOJ Targets Trump: Without Fear or Favor
The rule of law. That is the foundation of the American experiment. And today U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland reinforced that concept when he acknowledged that the Department of Justice had executed a search warrant on the property of the
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‘A Powerful Moment.’ Family Advisors React to Life Sentences for Men Convicted of Ahmaud Arbery Murder
More than two years ago, Transformative Justice Coalition President and Founder Barbara Arnwine and Board Chair Daryl Jones put their arms around Ahmaud Arbery’s family. Both lawyers, Arnwine and Jones, didn’t seek to represent the family legally but to offer
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Donald Trump Raided by FBI; Is Arrest Imminent?
The FBI on Monday executed a search warrant on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. “My beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, is currently under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI
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Motown Songwriting Legend Lamont Dozier Dies at 81
Lamont Dozier, who counted among the iconic songwriting trio of Holland-Dozier-Holland, has died at the age of 81. Dozier’s family confirmed the death on social media. “R.I.H.P. Dad!!” Lamont Dozier Jr. wrote on Facebook. The post accompanied a photo of
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Serena Williams Announces Retirement from Tennis
Serena Williams is giving tennis one last hurrah before hanging up her racket for good. With 23 Grand Slam titles and 192 career wins, Williams announced that she’s retiring following next month’s U.S. Open. “This morning, my daughter, Olympia, who
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Historic Climate Legislation Called a Game Changer for Black America
Consensus on climate provisions marks a historic step in the right direction for tackling the climate crisis that impacts Black people and people of color at disproportionate rates, the NAACP noted following Senate passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. In
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Biden Slowly Winning LBJ and FDR Like Praise as Legislative Victories Mount
As Donald Trump told New York prosecutors that he’d invoke his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination, President Joe Biden sat behind a desk at the White House, where he signed into law the PACT Act, legislation that expands health care
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NBA Foundation Announces Sixth Grant Round in Celebration of Second Anniversary
This latest round brings the Foundation to a total of 158 grants in its two years of existence, totaling more than $53 million over that span. The NBA Foundation announced its sixth round of grants – the largest to-date consists
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Autism influencer Jeremiah Josey releases a new book about his experience as a Black man with autism
An important addition to autism literature and a much-needed voice for autistic people of color. Shawnee, KS – Autism influencer Jeremiah Josey’s new book, Here’s What I Want You to Know 2, brings the autistic perspective to the BLM movement
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Emory University Announces the first African American Studies Ph.D. Program in the U.S. Southeast
Emory University in Atlanta has announced the first African American Studies Ph.D. Program in the Southeast United States. “We are accepting applications beginning in September 2022,” Carol Anderson, the Charles Howard Candler Professor of African American Studies at Emory, announced
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Celebrate Your Birthday With 10 Free Items
Is your birthday coming up, and you’re not sure how to celebrate? Beat the summer heat by grabbing free ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery, or a daiquiri at WhoDaq Daquiris “The Daiquiri Shoppe.” Not in the mood for sweets?
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Vice President Harris Addresses NAACP Convention; Urges Black Voter Participation
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared at the NAACP convention in Atlantic City on Monday, July 18, declaring that freedom, liberty, and democracy are on the ballot in the upcoming midterm elections. She implored the large gathering at the Atlantic City
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Mastercard APGA Tour Championship at TPC San Antonio
The APGA Tour will decide its Lexus Cup Champion and Player of the Year Monday and Tuesday, August 8-9, with the regular season finale at TPC San Antonio, Texas. The 36-hole tournament on the 7,106-yard, par-72 PGA TOUR-owned property is
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Star-Studded Voting Rights Celebration Encourages 10 million More Registered Black Voters
Held at the Thurgood Marshall Center Trust in Washington D.C.’s historic Shaw District, the event also highlighted the “anti-democracy forces” that continue to threaten voting rights around the country. The Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) and the National Newspaper Publishers Association
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White House Releases New Policy Goals for sub-Saharan African
The White House has released broad new policy goals for sub-Saharan Africa, with the Biden-Harris administration seeking to tie democratic, economic, and security progress to that region and U.S. national security. “Sub-Saharan Africa plays a critical role in advancing global
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The US Government’s Call for Deep Nicotine Reduction in Cigarettes Could Save Millions of Lives
The cigarette is the only legal consumer product that – when used as intended – causes the premature death of half of long-term users. To address this long-standing health threat, in late June 2022, the Biden-Harris administration announced a plan
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White Nationalism Is on the Rise and Attracting Violent Young White Men
White nationalists keep showing up in the hearings of the U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. Evidence is mounting that white nationalist groups who want to establish an all-white state played a significant role in the violent
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Crossing the Us-Mexico Border Is Deadlier Than Ever for Migrants – Here’s Why
The June 2022 deaths of 53 people, victims of heat stroke, in the back of a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas, show the dangers of crossing the U.S. southern border without authorization. All of the dead came from Mexico, Guatemala
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Christian Nationalist Ideas Are Going Mainstream – Despite a History of Violence
In the run-up to the U.S. midterm elections, some politicians continue to ride the wave of what’s known as “Christian nationalism” in ways that are increasingly vocal and direct. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a far-right Donald Trump loyalist from
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Brittney Griner – How Long She Serves Will Be Decided Outside the Courtroom
The sentencing of WNBA star Brittney Griner to nine years behind bars and a fine of 1 million rubles – between US$10,000 and $20,000 depending on the exchange rate – should come as no surprise to those familiar with Russian
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Many Bid Ode to Mister Softee and the Iconic Ice Cream Truck
Kathyrn Snapka recalled fondly when the blue and white ice cream would pass through her close-knit neighborhood with a familiar jingle that kids responded to like fans at a rock concert. “It used to make our smiles brighter,” recalled Snapka,
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Fearing a Recession, Many Express Misgivings about a Looming Downturn
In the past, it hasn’t always been clear when a recession loomed, let alone when it has already begun. However, the silver lining now is that, unlike in previous downturns, the Federal Reserve and the U.S. government have already taken
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‘Husbands, Love Your Wives,’ and Other Simple Advice for Lasting Relationships
“Your Marriage God’s Way: A Biblical Guide to a Christ-Centered Relationship“ Vancouver, WA, June 6, 2022 ― The problems experienced by couples today date all the way back to The Fall (Genesis 3), Pastor Scott LaPierre explained in a recent
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Father and Son Launch Chicago’s First Ever Black-Owned Portable LaserTag Company
Meet Jermaine Young and his son, Terriquee, the founders of MKETag, the first Black-owned renowned portable laser tag event production company based in Chicago, IL. The company has been approved by The Chicago Park District to launch the LaserTag in the
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Black Twin Brothers Make History as First Officer Pilots For Alaska Airlines
Identical twin brothers Alex and Alan have been hired as first officer pilots for Alaska Airlines in the US. Originally from Kenya, they are making history as the first set of identical twin pilots at the airline while making their
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Charles Henry Turner: The Little-known Black High School Science Teacher Who Revolutionized the Study of Insect Behavior
On a crisp autumn morning in 1908, an elegantly dressed African American man strode back and forth among the pin oaks, magnolias and silver maples of O’Fallon Park in St. Louis, Missouri. After placing a dozen dishes filled with strawberry jam
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Four Ways To Get the New School Year off to a Good Start
As a former school principal and district superintendent, I’ve witnessed firsthand how some students struggle to settle into routines when a new school year begins. Some students would show up late, if they came at all. Some told their parents
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How To Keep Athletes Safe From Heat Illness as High School Sports Practice Begins
As temperatures rise, heat illnesses are becoming an increasing risk for athletes, particularly in the first few weeks of practice. We asked Susan Yeargin, a co-author of the National Athletic Trainers Association’s position statement on heat illness, to explain the risks and
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HUD Announces $2.8 billion in Grants for Homeless Services
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will provide $2.8 billion in competitive funding to homeless services organizations across the country for supportive services and housing programs for people experiencing homelessness. According to a
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Jay-Z, Will Smith Invest in Program to Help Renters Purchase Homes
Landis buys homes and rents it to clients until they qualify for a mortgage. Landis Technologies, a Pennsylvania-based company that has provides consulting, implementation, and ongoing support services for Microsoft technologies, announced they are raising $165 million from a group
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Entire Police Department in North Carolina Resigns After First Black Woman Town Manager Hired
The entire police department of a small town in Kenly, North Carolina has reportedly resigned in an apparent protest against Justine Jones, a Black woman who was hired as the town manager two months ago. They claim that she is
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City Residents Who Support Neighborhood Schools Are Often Divided by Race and Purpose
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea When community activists protest issues related to local schools, they do so through movements that are largely segregated by race and class. This is what I
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