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Last week, Kamala Harris came up short in her bid to win the 2024 Presidential Election. However, there’s still a chance for her to make history by becoming the first Black woman to serve as U.S. President, with help from Joe Biden. If Biden resigned in the upcoming weeks, Harris would takeover as U.S. President […]

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A gut punch for most defendants, Donald Trump turned his criminal conviction into a rallying cry. His supporters put “I’m Voting for the Felon” on T-shirts, hats and lawn signs. “The real verdict is going to be Nov. 5 by the people,” Trump proclaimed after his conviction in New York last spring on 34 counts of falsifying […]

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Photo: Getty Images Whoopi Goldberg is using her platform to amplify women’s sports. The View co-host recently announced the launch of All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN), the first global women’s sports channel, per Black Enterprise. “It’ll be the home for live women’s sports from around the world,” Goldberg said last week on The Tonight Show […]

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Innovative initiative empowers young Black men to combat mental health stigma and save lives in their community  The Spark Fund, a groundbreaking youth-led initiative from Global Fund for Children and The Imperative, has allocated $200,000 in grants to support organizations focused on Black male mental health in Atlanta. This unique program empowers young Black men aged 18-30 […]

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By A. Scott Bolden, Contributor “Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they have done.” In a stunning turn of events, America has once again found its neck under Donald Trump’s foot—a figure with a history that should make any truly patriotic American pause. Instead, voters have chosen to dance with the devil they […]

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Spelman College has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to establish the Spelman Strategic and Security Studies Center. The Center will serve as an advanced educational hub specializing in training women of color to be the next generation of international strategic affairs and intelligence community leaders. The five-year grant is […]

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Photo: Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to impose blanket tariffs on all imports and a 60 percent duty on goods from China has several major businesses gearing up to raise consumer prices, per the Washington Post. Trump has argued that his policy will increase the manufacturing and purchasing of U.S.-made products. According to Trump, […]

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(Sponsored by JPMorganChase) — Financial literacy is more important than ever. Because everything is digital, it’s easier to ignore the realities of your financial situation and avoid learning about financial best practices. Help your teen start off on the right foot with some basic education about personal finances. Bank Accounts A bank account is the […]

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Fani Willis will continue as Fulton County District Attorney after she was defeated Republican challenger Courtney Kramer on Election Day. Willis, initially elected as D.A. in 2021, made national headlines during tenure by indicting high-profile figures such as President Donald Trump and rapper Young Thug. Last week, Young Thug took plead guilty and was released […]

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By Ben Jealous Now in its final months, the Biden-Harris administration has a chance to cement its powerful legacy on the environment. Congress returns for its so-called lame duck session on November 12. The administration should pull out all the stops to work with Congress and use the powers of the presidency to get some […]

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The Gathering Spot in Atlanta’s burgeoning center for innovation and free-thinking cottage industries recently hosted The Economic Freedom Talks, a Harris-Walz campaign initiative to address and resolve pressing issues facing Black entrepreneurs and small businesses. The Economic Freedom Talks are designated to uplift small business owners and entrepreneurs across the nation, featuring a dynamic series of […]

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Photo: Getty Images Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester is projected to become Delaware’s first Black woman senator, per NBC News. On Tuesday (November 5), Blunt Rochester became the projected winner of a Delaware Senate seat, defeating Republican Eric Hansen and Independent Mike Katz. The win makes Blunt Rochester the first Black woman to ever represent […]

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This post was originally published on Word In Black. By: Aziah Siid When the White House set aside $191 billion to help schools reopen safely after COVID-19 lockdown, they saw an opportunity to reverse decades of underinvestment in K-12 schools as well as a chance to address the emotional needs of students whose lives were […]

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Photo: Getty Images Former Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker made an astonishing blunder while trying to introduce his longtime “friend” Donald Trump at a rally. On Sunday, Nov. 3, Walker appeared at Trump’s rally in Macon, Georgia amid the former president’s efforts to garner more supporters in the battleground state ahead of Tuesday’s, Nov. 5 […]

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Former president and current presidential candidate who attempted to disrupt the election process in Georgia following his 2020 loss in the state has already filed multiple lawsuits contesting the state’s early voting process. Most recently campaign organizers and Republican supporters filed a 21-page lawsuit in Savannah, arguing that county offices illegally collected early voting ballots […]

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There are certain moments in American history that changed the nation for the better, or worse. The first enslaved Africans arrived in this country in Jamestown, Virginia in 1619 and Massachusetts was the first colony to officially legalize slavery in 1641. The practice would remain in effect until the 13th Amendment was ratified in 1865. […]

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Undoubtedly, the 2024 presidential election will be a contentious experience for candidates and voters alike. With only days remaining until the Nov. 5 in-person voting day, candidates from both sides of the aisle are predicting a drawn-out process for tabulating the millions of votes nationwide. In an effort to get ahead of federal voter rights […]

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This post was originally published on Word In Black. By: Reid Setzer Terminating the Department of Education is a clear goal of Project 2025, which is rife with terrible ideas that would harm students and schools nationwide. Conservatives have been fixated on this particular bad idea since the department was created in 1979, but it […]

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The legendary and arguably the most celebrated contemporary musical talent in decades has died at age 91. Quincy Jones the producer of the best-selling album in history, Michael Jackson’s Thriller and the best-selling single in history, “We Are the World” died on Nov. 3 at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by loved ones. No […]

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ETHEL WATERS OCTOBER 30 1831—Minister and mystic Nat Turner, leader of the bloodiest slave revolt in U.S. history, is captured in South Hampton County, Va. The up­rising took place Aug. 21 and 22 of the same year and left 55 Whites dead. Turner was hanged and then skinned on Nov. 11. 1954—The U.S. Department of […]

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