The NAACP x Society Awards Scholarship is now accepting applications for undergraduate degrees in the visual or performing arts, with one-time awards of $2,000 and $1,000 for selected recipients, with the application period closing on April 11, 2025.
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NNPA launches ‘Missing & Black 2025’ campaign to address disparities in coverage of missing Black people
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has launched the Missing & Black 2025 campaign to address the disparity in media coverage of missing Black individuals and increase visibility and resources for these cases.
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Rediscovering History: Relocation of African American Ancestors’ Graves Sparks Reflection and Mixed Emotions
The remains of approximately 275 African American tenant farmers and their families are being moved from a former Virginia plantation to a new burial site in order to make way for an industrial park, with descendants seeking to give their ancestors the respect and dignity they were denied in life.
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Officials Warn of Unpaid Toll Text Scam Targeting Drivers Nationwide
Scammers are sending fraudulent text messages demanding payment for unpaid tolls, tricking victims into providing personal and financial information, and officials are urging drivers to ignore and report suspicious messages.
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Pressley, Comer Clash as ‘Sanctuary City’ Hearing Erupts in Chaos
Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Rep. James Comer engaged in a heated exchange during a House Oversight Committee hearing on immigration policy, with Pressley pushing back against Comer’s hardline immigration narratives with data and lived experiences.
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Target Takes a Hit: $12.4 Billion Wiped Out
Target Corporation’s decision to scale back its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts has led to a $12.4 billion decline in its stock value and significant backlash from its Black consumer base, with calls for a “40-Day Target Fast” and a Black Consumer Advisory from the NAACP.
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Elon Musk Weighs In on Derek Chauvin Pardon Proposal from Ben Shapiro
Elon Musk and conservative commentator Ben Shapiro have expressed support for pardoning Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of killing George Floyd, sparking a debate about the case and its implications on racial justice and police accountability.
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Black Women in Congress Stand Strong Against Trump’s Agenda
Black women leaders in Congress, such as Reps. Yvette Clarke, Lateefah Simon, and Jasmine Crockett, are leading the resistance against President Trump’s administration’s harmful policies and ensuring their voices are heard.
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Black Shoppers Plan to Take a ‘Target Fast’ for Lent
Rev. Jamal Bryant is leading a “Target Fast” boycott of Target stores for the season of Lent, urging Black shoppers to give up shopping at Target as a form of protest against the company’s reversal of its DEI policies.
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Congressman Al Green’s Protest During Trump’s Address: A Stand Against the President’s Agenda
Rep. Al Green of Texas interrupted President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress to protest Trump’s claims of a mandate from the American people and proposed cuts to Medicaid, a lifeline for many of the poor and marginalized people he represents.
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Pharrell Williams Fuels Ambitions of Underrepresented Entrepreneurs with 5th Annual Black Ambition Prize Competition
Pharrell Williams is opening applications for his 2025 Black Ambition Prize competition, which offers over $1 million in funding and mentorship to underrepresented entrepreneurs.
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TIME’s 2025 Women of the Year: 13 Trailblazers Shaping the Future
TIME Magazine has revealed its 2025 Women of the Year list, featuring 13 women who are making a significant impact in various fields, including acting, sports, music, activism, conservation, and healthcare.
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Apple to Invest $500 Billion in U.S. and Hire 20,000 Workers
Apple has announced plans to invest over $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, creating 20,000 new jobs and expanding its manufacturing footprint domestically, with the construction of a 250,000-square-foot server manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas.
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Joy Reid Fired from MSNBC Amid Network Restructuring
MSNBC has parted ways with political commentator Joy Reid, who hosted The ReidOut, as part of a broader network shakeup, and will be replaced by rotating anchors in the coming weeks.
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National Blackout Day: A Show of Black Economic Power
Black communities will participate in National Blackout Day on February 28, 2025, to protest corporations that have abandoned their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion, by boycotting and taking their purchasing power elsewhere.
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Trump Administration Shuts Down Police Misconduct Database as Killings Soar
The Trump administration has shut down the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD), the only federal resource for tracking police misconduct, despite the rising number of police-related deaths and systemic injustices faced by Black Americans.
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Schools, Colleges Face Threats of Being Defunded
The U.S. Department of Education has issued a directive requiring schools and universities to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal funding, sparking a legal battle on the horizon.
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Texas Schoolgirl Dies by Suicide After Classmates Threaten to Call ICE
Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, an 11-year-old sixth grader from Texas, died by suicide after enduring relentless bullying over her family’s immigration status.
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Rare Seven-Planet Alignment to Light Up the Skies on February 28, 2025
On February 28, 2025, seven planets in the solar system will align in a rare celestial event known as a planetary parade, providing a once-in-a-generation phenomenon for sky-gazers to witness.
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New York Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Make Trump’s Birthday a Federal Holiday
Rep. Claudia Tenney has introduced a bill to make June 14 a federal holiday honoring both Trump’s birthday and Flag Day, sparking mixed reactions from supporters and critics.