The family of Malcolm X has filed a $100 million federal lawsuit against the FBI, CIA, and NYPD, alleging they knew about the plot to kill him but failed to act, causing irreparable harm to his family.
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VP Harris Bids Farewell to Howard University Crowd, Urges Supporters to Keep Fighting for America
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a powerful farewell speech at Howard University, urging her supporters to continue fighting for justice and equity, and reminding them that meaningful change requires sustained effort.
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Election Proves Black Americans Have No Allies
The 2020 US Presidential election highlighted a dissonance between African American voters and Latino support for Donald Trump, leading to a sense of isolation and betrayal among Black voters.
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White Women, Latinos Return Trump to Power as Democrats’ Missteps Helps Usher in New Era
Donald Trump has been elected to the presidency for a second time, despite being convicted of fraud and sexual assault, while Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party failed to effectively engage with the Black Press and address the concerns of women and people of color.
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Legendary Producer Quincy Jones Dies at 91, Leaving a Monumental Legacy in Music and Culture
Quincy Jones, a record producer, arranger, and cultural trailblazer, has died at 91, leaving behind a legacy of producing Michael Jackson’s iconic albums, producing film and television soundtracks, and collaborating with a wide range of artists.
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Kamala Harris draws 75,000 at D.C. rally, pledges ‘we won’t go back’ – Watch Now
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris delivered a historic closing argument before an enthusiastic crowd of over 75,000 at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., emphasizing her commitment to uniting the country and fighting for common ground and common-sense solutions.
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Inflation hits lowest level since pandemic
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.