Reverend Jesse Jackson has been a beacon of hope for generations of Black Americans, teaching them to maintain hope in the face of adversity and to fight for a better day.
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When Presidents can’t take a joke, Democracy suffers
Presidents who can laugh at themselves and take criticism are essential to maintaining a free democracy, as humor is a sign of intelligence and liberty.
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly launches U.S. Senate Campaign
Congresswoman Robin Kelly is running for the U.S. Senate to protect Illinois families from Republican policies, tackle health inequities, and hold gun dealers accountable for illegal sales.
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“New Prize for These Eyes: The Rise of America’s Second Civil Rights Movement” by Juan Williams
Juan Williams’ book “New Prize for These Eyes” explores the second civil rights movement and the current state of racism and racial issues in America, and predicts a third movement to come.
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A Celebration of Black History
Every February since 1926, the United States’ honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country’s history. Carter G. Woodson, known as the father of Black History, was a scholar whose […]
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IN MEMORIAM: Clara McLaughlin, Publisher of the Florida Star and Georgia Star, Dies
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Clara McLaughlin attended Howard University, where she served as editor-in-chief of the school’s Bison yearbook. She earned a journalism degree from the historically Black university and later helped found the National Black Communications Society. After expressing her disdain for how television depicted females of color, McLaughlin purchased KLMG-TV, becoming the first Black woman to own and be the largest shareholder of a network-affiliated station. McLaughlin purchased The Florida Star and Georgia Star in 2022 and catapulted those foundational Black newspapers into national must-reads.
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Black Businesses Continue to Face Down the Pandemic
HOWARD UNIVERSITY NEWS SERVICE — H&R Block conducted a study that revealed more than half of Black-owned businesses experienced at least 50% decrease in revenue during the pandemic compared to 37% of White business owners.
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Disenfranchised and Marginalized Communities See Hope with Biden, Harris
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On his first day, just hours after taking the oath of office, President Biden signed a host of executive orders – one of them aimed at ensuring racial equity. “It is, therefore, the policy of my administration that the federal government should pursue a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality” President Biden proclaimed.
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Biden Signs Executive Orders Aimed at Tackling Racism in America
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The order prevents federal agencies from providing local police with military-grade equipment, which was used by Ferguson, Missouri, officers after police shot and killed an unarmed Michael Brown.
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A New America Dawns with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
NNPA NEWSWIRE — After Chief Justice John Roberts swore him in, President Biden spoke about the importance of a unified America after four years of an administration that orchestrated perhaps the most profound divide in modern history.
