‘But deeming race irrelevant in law does not make it so in life. ‘
Stacy M. Brown
Stacy M. Brown is the NNPA Newswire senior national correspondent. I'm the co-author of Blind Faith: The Miraculous Journey of Lula Hardaway and her son, Stevie Wonder (Simon & Schuster) and Michael Jackson: The Man Behind The Mask, An Insider's Account of the King of Pop (Select Books Publishing, Inc.) My work can often be found in the Washington Informer, Baltimore Times, Philadelphia Tribune, Pocono Record, the New York Post, and Black Press USA.
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Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action
The conservative-led justices ruled 6-3 against the admissions policies at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, a decision that will have widespread and lasting implications.
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Supreme Court upholds state court’s authority in election-related case—rejects Republican argument
The justices voted 6-3, stating that the North Carolina Supreme Court had acted within its authority by deeming the map a partisan gerrymander under the state Constitution.
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Unforgettable night of music and tributes at the 2023 BET Awards
This year’s highly anticipated event celebrated 50 years of hip-hop with an unforgettable night of special musical medleys handpicked by Kid Capri.
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Stamp honoring late Rep. John Lewis unveiled
Postal officials said the John Lewis Forever stamp is a lasting tribute to a remarkable individual who dedicated his life to making the United States a better place for all its citizens.
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New recommendation calls for anxiety disorder screening in adults
This marks the first final recommendation from the task force regarding anxiety disorder screening in adults, including pregnant and postpartum individuals.
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New York City Marine veteran indicted in death of subway rider
First responders reached Neely at the Broadway-Lafayette Street/Bleecker Street Station, where he was unconscious.
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Henrietta Lacks nominated for Congressional Gold Medal for contributions to modern medicine
‘We can work to ensure that Americans know her story and the critical impact her life-saving cells have had on global health.’
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Trump indictment reveals 37 felony counts relating to his mishandling of classified documents
The indictment names seven separate statutes that Trump is accused of breaking and 31 counts of deliberate retention of national security information.
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New York, other states grapple with worsening air pollution due to Canadian wildfires
The impact of the wildfire smoke extended beyond New York City, triggering air quality alerts across parts of the Northeast and Midwest.
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Kristen Welker makes history as first Black ‘Meet The Press’ moderator
Kristen Welker becomes first Black host of the renowned ‘Meet the Press’ program.
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Senate passes bill to increase debt limit, Biden vows to sign immediately
Following successful negotiations between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and passage in the House, the U.S. Senate voted 63 to 36 to pass the bill.
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Poll shows affirmative action supported by majority of Americans ahead of Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court appears ready to rule on lawsuits challenging the admissions systems of prestigious institutions like Harvard University and the University of North Carolina.
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In history-making selection, Biden picks Gen. Charles ‘CQ’ Brown, Jr. as chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff
If Brown wins confirmation, it will make African Americans the majority in the Pentagon’s top military and civilian roles.
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Honoring Black Americans’ role in the inception of Memorial Day
Commemorating Memorial Day with Black heroes in mind serves ensures that their stories are included and preserved within the broader narrative of the holiday.
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The fear of artificial intelligence is real
Geoffrey Hinton, the so-called godfather of AI, said it’s difficult to envision how to stop nefarious characters from using artificial intelligence for evil.
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Music legend Tina Turner dies at 83
Tina Turner’s family confirmed her death in a statement on Wednesday, May 24, noting that Turner died “peacefully” at her home near Zurich, Switzerland.
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NAACP issues travel warning for Florida in response to governor’s ‘hostility’ toward minorities
‘Before traveling to Florida, please understand that the state of Florida devalues and marginalizes the contributions of and the challenges faced by African Americans and other communities of color.’
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IRS admits targeting Black taxpayers for audits
A recent study estimated that Black taxpayers are audited at three to five times the rate of non-Black taxpayers.
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Legendary NFL, movie star and activist Jim Brown dies at 87
From 1957 to 1965, the perennial all-pro Jim Brown helped lead a Cleveland Browns ground game that won an NFL championship in 1964.