Several notable Black figures from the entertainment, sports, civil rights, and art industries passed away in 2023.
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Giuliani ordered to pay $148M to Georgia election workers in defamation case
A federal jury found Rudy Giuliani liable in the civil defamation case brought by election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea Shaye Moss.
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GOP Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress over fraud and lies
House votes to expel NY Congressman George Santos for fraudulent activities.
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Vice President Harris announces women’s initiative with over $900M in commitments
Biden-Harris administration commits to advancing women’s economic empowerment globally with WISE initiative.
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Federal appeals court deals major blow to voting rights
A federal appeals court ruling could weaken Voting Rights Act protections.
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Black men struggle with obstacles to health and longevity
Black men in Minnesota face racial disparities in life expectancy due to socioeconomic status and educational inequalities, which can be further compounded by healthcare-related habits.
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Biden visits Dakota County farm to tout achievements
President Biden visited Dutch Creek Farms in Minnesota to tout his achievements for rural farmers.
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Impending shutdown: Political rifts and global crisis converge
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s conservative agenda has drawn criticism from both Democrats and Republicans.
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Richard Roundtree: the passing of a cinematic icon with a Minnesota connection
It is Roundtree’s connection to Minnesota that many, including Park’s great niece, Robin Hickman-Winfield, are remembering in his passing.
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Rep. Dean Phillips launches presidential bid, challenging Biden in Democratic primaries
Rep. Dean Phillips formally announced his presidential campaign in Concord, New Hampshire, on Friday.
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House Republicans elect Mike Johnson as new speaker after weeks of turmoil
Mike Johnson, a pro-Trump election denier, now holds a position that could influence future election outcomes.
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U.S. agencies brace for surge in hate crimes amidst Israel-Hamas conflict
The agencies underscored the need for heightened vigilance not only against antisemitic and Islamophobic attacks but also against the backdrop of continued threats faced by African Americans and LGBTQ communities.
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Justice Department’s initiative secures $107 million in relief for redlining victims
The Justice Department’s Combating Redlining Initiative announced the recovery of over $107 million in relief for communities of color nationwide.
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Why Democrats can’t save Republicans from themselves
‘The obstacle lies in the fact that the current House Republicans are hesitant to defy party allegiance by voting for Jefferies.’
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Report reveals that racial disparities in incarceration persist, despite progress
While one in three Black men born in 1981 faced the prospect of imprisonment, the figure has now dropped to one in five for those born in 2001.
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Humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza as conflict escalates
The United States has witnessed a surge in hate crimes, reflecting the heightened tensions and polarized sentiments surrounding the issue.
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Black student faces disciplinary action over dreadlocks at Texas High School
The crux of the issue revolves around the school district’s policy regarding male students’ hair length.
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What’s at stake in this November’s election
Although this year—2023—is considered an off-year election, there are important issues on the ballot this November.
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Hughes Van Ellis, 102-year-old Tulsa Race Massacre survivor, dies
Known affectionately as ‘Uncle Redd,’ Hughes Van Ellis was a WWII war veteran and a symbol of resilience,
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Hamas assault echoes 1973 Arab-Israeli war—a shock attack and questions of political, intelligence culpability
Early on Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas militants invaded southern Israel, mirroring an attack 50 years ago.