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Democratic National Convention speakers include Biden, Obama and the Clintons

Democratic National Convention speakers include Biden, National News, Obama and the Clintons /

By Yamiche Alcindor and Summer Concepcion Several prominent Democratic figures are set to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this month, two sources familiar with the plans told NBC News. President Joe Biden, former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have been confirmed as speakers at the convention. Obama and the […]

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Pew Research Center Survey Reveals Registered Voters’ Opinions on Racial Diversity

National News, Pew Research Center Survey Reveals Registered Voters’ Opinions on Racial Diversity /

Courtesy of the Pew Research Center Ahead of the upcoming 2024 presidential election, a new survey from Pew Research Center has reported on the opinions of registered voters regarding a number of cultural issues relevant to the United States. The survey includes data regarding both Democrats’ and Republicans’ views on racial diversity, the legacy of slavery’s effect

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Hurricane Debby threatens HBCUs In Florida

Hurricane Debby threatens HBCUs In Florida, National News /

By Vaughn Wilson Hurricane Debby has Savannah State in its sights, and other HBCUs could feel its impact. Tropical Storm Debby became a hurricane on Sunday night after churning in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.  On Saturday night it began dropping heavy rains in South Florida on the western shores.  It battered Naples and

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Harris could become first Black woman, first person of South Asian descent to be president

first person of South Asian descent to be president, Harris could become first Black woman, National News /

By Chris Merigerian She’s already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could shatter several more after President Joe Biden abruptly ended his reelection bid and endorsed her. Biden announced Sunday that he was stepping aside after a disastrous debate performance catalyzed fears that the 81-year-old was too frail for a second term. Harris is the

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Black journalists respond to ‘disastrous’ Trump panel at annual convention

Black journalists respond to ‘disastrous’ Trump panel at annual convention, National News /

By Adria R. Walker On Wednesday afternoon, Donald Trump participated in a contentious panel hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). The discussion, held in Chicago at the organization’s annual convention, began after an hour-long delay, with a room full of journalists tensely awaiting the program. During the wait, Philip Lewis, the HuffPost deputy editor, shared on

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Delta Sigma Theta Inc. Issues Official Statement In Response To Former Members’ Denunciations

Delta Sigma Theta Inc. Issues Official Statement In Response To Former Members’ Denunciations, National News /

By Quintessa Williams Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated President, Elsie Cooke-Holmes has issued a statement regarding former members publicly denouncing the organization on social media platforms. “Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s membership continues to grow, with thousands joining our cherished sisterhood each year, energized by our mission and inspired by 111 years of impact in communities across the

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With Biden Dropping Out of the Presidential Race and Endorsing Kamala Harris, Which One of These People Could Be Her Running Mate?

National News, Which One of These People Could Be Her Running Mate?, With Biden Dropping Out of the Presidential Race and Endorsing Kamala Harris /

By Phenix S. Halley To the surprise of few, President Joe Biden on Sunday announced in a statement he will not be running for President. “Over the past three and a half years, we have made great progress as a Nation,” Biden wrote in a statement which laid out his successes including expanding affordable health care and

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Kamala Harris calls Sonya Massey’s family

Kamala Harris calls Sonya Massey's family, National News /

By Yamiche Alcindor Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday called the family of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy in her Illinois home, according to Massey’s family members who spoke to NBC News. Massey, 36, was killed July 6 after she called the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office because she was afraid

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Donald Trump to attend Chicago’s National Association of Black Journalists Convention this week

Donald Trump to attend Chicago's National Association of Black Journalists Convention this week, National News /

Former President Donald Trump will attend the National Association of Black Journalists Convention in Chicago this week, his campaign said on Monday night. The convention runs from July 31 to Aug. 4 at the Hilton Chicago, located at 720 South Michigan Avenue in the South Loop. The NABJ’s website says the event is a conference

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Former HBCU Students Awarded $2 Million For Being Tased During George Floyd Protest

Former HBCU Students Awarded $2 Million For Being Tased During George Floyd Protest, National News /

By Quintessa Williams The Atlanta City Council voted last Monday to approve a $2 million settlement for two HBCU students forcibly pulled from their car and tased by police during a protest following the death of George Floyd. Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim, who both attended Morehouse and Spelman College in 2020, will each receive $1 million as part of the settlement. “The

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