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Censorship reports show a mixed picture on U.S. book challenges

Censorship reports show a mixed picture on U.S. book challenges, National News /

By Matt Lavietes Two reports released Monday provide a mixed but compelling outlook on the wave of book removals and challenges as the annual Banned Books Week begins for schools, stores and libraries nationwide. The American Library Association found a substantial drop in 2024 so far in complaints about books stocked in public, school and academic libraries, and in the […]

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted

National News, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted /

By the Associated Press New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges, according to two people familiar with the matter. The indictment detailing the charges against Adams, a Democrat, was still sealed late Wednesday, according to the people, who spoke with The Associated Press on condition

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Harris-Walz ticket endorsed by HBCU, NFL legends

Harris-Walz ticket endorsed by HBCU, National News, NFL legends /

By Stephen J. Gaither Over 50 former football legends, representing 25 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) proudly endorse fellow HBCU alumna Vice-President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz for election in November and urged citizens to mobilize and vote for candidates of their choice in November’s Presidential Election. In a May 26, 2024 White House statement, Vice-President

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Legislative Black Caucus highlights Maryland’s ‘Black excellence’ at CBCF conference

Legislative Black Caucus highlights Maryland’s ‘Black excellence’ at CBCF conference, National News /

By Catherine Pugh Special to the AFRO The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus, with the support of the Maryland Black Caucus Foundation, hosted one of the largest state gatherings during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference from Sept. 11 through Sept. 15 in Washington, D.C. The weekend’s Friday night is reserved for states

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In-person voting begins for the US presidential contest, kicking off the sprint to Election Day

In-person voting begins for the US presidential contest, kicking off the sprint to Election Day, National News /

By Steve Karnowski In-person voting for this year’s presidential election began Friday, a milestone that kicked off a six-week sprint to Election Day after a summer of political turmoil. Voters lined up to cast their ballots in Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia, the states with the first early in-person voting opportunities. About a dozen more states will follow by

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The Secret Service again faces scrutiny after another gunman targets Trump

National News, The Secret Service again faces scrutiny after another gunman targets Trump /

By Rebecca Santana For the second time in more than two months, the Secret Service that protects the highest echelon of American leaders is under scrutiny — this time after a gunman hid in the shrubs along the fence of former President Donald Trump’s golf course for 12 hours. The man didn’t get a shot off, but

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Harris Hits Core Campaign Themes in Emotional Forum With Oprah Winfrey

Harris Hits Core Campaign Themes in Emotional Forum With Oprah Winfrey, National News /

By Erica L. Green Vice President Kamala Harris harnessed the star power of one of her most powerful surrogates — and one of America’s foremost interviewers — to lay out a powerful pitch for her campaign on Thursday, as she passionately confronted pressing issues during a livestream forum with Oprah Winfrey. The event, “Unite for

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Meharry Medical College partners with local middle and high schools for hands-on science experience

Meharry Medical College partners with local middle and high schools for hands-on science experience, National News /

By Ariyana Griffin Meharry Medical College is collaborating with local middle and high schools to provide workshops, summits and events for students to engage in science. The Tennessee-based HBCU was founded in 1876 by Samuel Meharry along with four of his brothers. The institution now serves as the nation’s largest private, independent, historically Black academic

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President Biden announces $1.3 billion investment into HBCUs during Philadelphia visit

National News, President Biden announces $1.3 billion investment into HBCUs during Philadelphia visit /

By Eva Andersen President Biden announced an additional $1.3 billion investment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) during his speech at the 2024 HBCU Week Conference in Philadelphia. Hundreds of attendees cheered as Mr. Biden took the stage at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where he highlighted his administration’s efforts to support HBCUs. “In just four years,

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ASU’s Dr. Petty Presents at National HBCU Week Conference

ASU's Dr. Petty Presents at National HBCU Week Conference, National News /

By Kenneth Mullinax Dr. Tanjula Petty, Alabama State University’s vice president for Institutional Effectiveness, Strategic Initiatives, and Transformation, has been tapped for the prestigious honor of being a leader at the annual National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Week Conference, sponsored by the White House Initiative on HBCUs and the President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs. The

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