We should use our voices to influence those who serve us, while also praying for our leaders and continuing to do our part to make a difference in our communities.
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Civil War: A Gripping Dystopian Thriller Exploring Journalistic Ethics in a Fractured America
Alex Garland’s dystopian thriller “Civil War” explores the ethical quandaries of journalism in a fractured America, urging viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about the state of our society and the dangers of unchecked power.
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Biden’s re-election announcement to test resolve of Black voters
The news that President Joe Biden will seek re-election has many curious about how well he will perform among African American voters.
According to the results of a recent poll conducted by TheGrio and KFF, black people had a positive opinion of both Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
There remains some debate among Black Americans about whether or not they will support Biden for president in 2024.
Posted inBusiness, Business, Romeoville
Dr. Judy Mitchell appointed interim CEO/President of Romeoville area Chamber
Dr. Mitchell served as Joliet Junior College’s ninth president. After retiring in 2022, she was recognized with President Emerita status by the college for her 25 years of service to the institution. She also serves on a variety of boards throughout the Will County community.
Posted inCommentary, Opinion
How’s Joe Biden Doing?
It’s been about a year since Joe Biden took office as President, and though it’s still too early to draw firm conclusions about his performance, it’s not too early to discern some trends. Especially in light of how Biden positioned himself in the 2020 campaign and, I believe, how he still sees himself: as a centrist and a moderate who […]
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MLK family urge lawmakers to pass Voting Rights legislation
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Prayer breakfasts, marches, parades, and an uptick in volunteer efforts to support the annual Day of Service have remained staples of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
But the late civil rights icon family had asked that observers strike a different tune in 2022.
King’s family requested no celebration unless federal lawmakers pass voting rights legislation, a task that appears out of reach as President Joe Biden and several Democrats have faced stiff Republican opposition.
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Democratic Sens. Manchin and Sinema Kill Any Hopes for Voting Rights Legislation
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Any hopes of getting legislation through was quashed when Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Arizona), and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) reiterated their refusal to change Senate rules so that the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act could pass. The post Democratic Sens. Manchin and Sinema Kill Any […]
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Democratic Sens. Manchin and Sinema Kill Any Hopes for Voting Rights Legislation
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Any hopes of getting legislation through was quashed when Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Arizona), and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) reiterated their refusal to change Senate rules so that the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act could pass.
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Black business community mourns the passing of Harry C. Alford
President/CEO and Co-Founder of the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), Harry C. Alford, died Monday, Dec. 6, in Washington, DC. He was 73. Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his wife, Kay DeBow, Vice President and Co-Founder of the National Black Chamber. She died just five months ago.
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Rep. Robin Kelly Speaks at First Ever White House Maternal Health Day of Action
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) on Tuesday attended Vice President Harris’ first-ever Maternal Health Day of Action at the White House.
