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.
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National Park Service Hit with Job Losses Amid Federal Budget Cuts
Over 1,000 employees, including environmental educators, have lost their jobs as the National Park Service faces federal layoffs, raising concerns about understaffed parks and potential damage to public engagement and preservation.
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The Tragic Death of Sam Nordquist: A Call for Justice and Accountability
Five individuals have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the brutal death of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist, a transgender man from Minnesota, whose body was found in upstate New York after a month of relentless physical and psychological abuse.
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Will Teaching Black History Be the Next Target? McMahon Refuses to Clarify Stance Under Trump Order
Linda McMahon, Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, declined to clarify whether Black history classes would be allowed under Trump’s executive order against so-called “radical indoctrination,” leaving educators and students in a state of uncertainty.
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Omar takes heavy flak for teaching immigrant rights
Rep. Ilhan Omar faced online backlash for a video where she emphasized key rights for individuals when approached by ICE, while Elon Musk’s department of government efficiency is facing legal challenges over its attempts to access sensitive federal payment systems.
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NNPA launches campaign to hold companies accountable for DEI rollback
The National Newspaper Publishers Association has launched a national public education campaign to address the rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs by several major corporations, calling on Black consumers to reconsider where they spend their money and demand accountability from these companies.
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Hip-Hop Mourns the Loss of Irv Gotti, Murder Inc. Founder Dies at 54
Hip-hop icon and record executive Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo Jr., the mastermind behind Murder Inc. Records, has died at 54, the cause of death has not been announced.
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Fanbase: A Black-owned alternative to TikTok
Isaac Hayes III’s app, Fanbase, aims to be a fairer alternative to TikTok for Black creatives, allowing them to directly earn from their audience and own a piece of the platform.
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Ben Crump calls NNPA, Black press to save Black people
Ben Crump called on the Black press and NNPA to empower Black people with truthful information during the Trump era, highlighting the need for media to lead the way in protecting Black rights and addressing challenges such as rising drug prices and voter suppression.
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Egg Prices Hit Record Highs Again
The ongoing bird flu epidemic and changing agricultural regulations have driven egg prices to unprecedented levels, with the national average price for a dozen eggs climbing to $4.15 in December, and experts predicting a further 20% increase in 2024.
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What is DeepSeek and Why Is It Disrupting the AI Sector?
DeepSeek, a Chinese startup, is disrupting the AI industry by producing high-quality AI models at a fraction of the cost of U.S. tech giants, forcing them to rethink their strategies.
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Profiting From Injustice: How the Prison Industrial Complex Exploits Black Communities
The prison industrial complex disproportionately impacts Black communities in Houston, Texas, with Black residents making up 19% of the population but 45% of the incarcerated population, and private prisons profiting from high rates of incarceration.
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Trump’s Actions on DEI Are an Attack on Black America
Donald Trump has issued a new memorandum to rescind federal DEIA programs, which would eliminate DEI employees, impact Black federal workers, and potentially lead to job losses for Black people in private companies.
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Don’t Be Fooled: Trump’s J6 Pardons Are All About Race
Donald Trump has granted clemency to every criminal involved in the January 6 insurrection, including those who attacked police officers, in what appears to be a coordinated campaign to protect white America’s interests in our two-tiered system of justice.