Inflation in the U.S. has slowed to its lowest level since the early months of the pandemic, with Black Americans being disproportionately affected by rising costs and housing costs remaining a major stumbling block for American families.
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New Biden rule means healthier water for Black communities
The Biden administration has finalized a landmark rule requiring water utilities nationwide to locate and replace all lead pipes in their infrastructure systems by 2034, in an effort to protect underserved communities from lead exposure.
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New funding for HBCU ‘educational powerhouses’
The Biden-Harris administration has committed a record $17 billion in federal investments to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) since FY 2021, providing unprecedented support to these institutions that produce a significant percentage of Black professionals in critical fields.
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Poll finds surge in support for reparations
A new study from Princeton University and Liberation Ventures reveals that 36% of Americans support comprehensive reparations, while 46% oppose it, and 19% are neutral, with support particularly strong among younger Americans and Democrats.
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Biden-Harris administration takes decisive action to combat gun violence in America
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris announced Thursday sweeping new measures to combat gun violence in America, marking a significant escalation in the administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce firearm-related deaths. Central to this initiative is a new executive order that directs federal agencies to address the rising threats posed by machine gun conversion […]
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How Tim Walz finally stopped JD Vance from sane-washing Trump
VP candidates J.D. Vance and Tim Walz debated on the issues of the 2024 presidential election, with Walz exposing Vance’s lies and Trump’s unfit nature for office.
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Walz and Vance set to take debate stage
Vice-Presidential debate between Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio will take place tonight at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City.
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What to expect if there’s a big dockworkers strike
The International Longshoremen’s Association’s contract with the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports is set to expire on September 30, 2024.
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Biden signs executive order targeting gun violence and gun safety
President Biden and Vice President Harris have announced sweeping new measures to combat gun violence in America, including an executive order directing federal agencies to address emerging firearms threats and improve school safety.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams indictment: How campaign finance violations grow into dramatic scandals
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with bribery and fraud following a federal investigation into his administration.
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The audacity of Kamala Harris’ laughter—and the racist roots of Trump’s derision
Donald Trump and other Republicans have criticized Kamala Harris’ laughter, which has been described as ‘contemptuous’ and ‘inappropriate,’ drawing on historical racial context.
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Marcellus Williams’ death: political execution of a Black man carried out by the Supreme Court
Marcellus Williams was executed despite evidence of his innocence, due to the actions of former President Donald Trump, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Missouri Governor Mike Parson, and the conservative U.S. Supreme Court.
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Can more be done to help find women of color who are missing?Â
Joanne Rulford, a 24-year-old African American mother, has been missing since 1988, and her case is one of Minnesota’s oldest cold cases.
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State Department launches online passport renewal system for millions of Americans
The State Department has announced the launch of an online passport renewal service, which is expected to be used by up to 5 million Americans annually.
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What Walz’s long record on health care means for Black voters
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who is running as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, has a progressive-leaning healthcare record, including gun safety laws, reduced healthcare costs, and increased access to mental health care..
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Anti-Haitian rhetoric: A long history of prejudice
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance has been defending false claim that migrants in Springfield, Ohio, have been abducting and eating area cats and dogs, perpetuating a long history of prejudice towards Haitians in the United States.
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Fearless Fund vows to continue supporting women of color after settling lawsuit
The Fearless Fund, a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting women of color entrepreneurs, has settled a lawsuit brought by the American Alliance for Equal Rights.
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DOJ and state attorneys, file joint consumer lawsuit
The Department of Justice and eight state Attorneys General have filed a lawsuit against RealPage Inc. for illegally price fixing apartment rental rates.
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Harris dominates first presidential debate as Trump struggles to defend record
Vice President Kamala Harris dominated the first presidential debate against former President Donald Trump by most accounts.
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James Earl Jones, iconic voice of Darth Vader and EGOT winner, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, the legendary actor known for his iconic voice and roles in Star Wars, The Lion King, and The Great White Hope, has passed away at the age of 93.