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Rep. Ayanna Pressley Calls for ‘Unrest In the Streets’ Over the Failures of the Trump Administration

August 17, 2020 admin 0

by Dana Givens – The COVID-19, or novel coronavirus pandemic, and the protests over racial injustice have caused a lot of political tension across the country with many blaming the failures of both issues on the leadership of the Trump […]

Houston Judge Jailed for Allegedly Shooting at Her Husband’s Girlfriend

August 17, 2020 admin 0

A judge in Houston could face jail time for allegedly shooting at her husband’s lover. The incident occurred on Aug. 11, according to the Houston Chronicle. Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas, who served as a Harris County […]

Girl Scouts Name First Black CEO

August 14, 2020 Staff 0

Judith Batty, a lifelong Girl Scout and board member, has made history as the first Black CEO of the 108 year old Girl Scouts of America. “When I was young, the Girl Scouts instilled in […]

University’s Black Greek Fraternities, Sororities Elevate Pride, Service, and Voices

August 12, 2020 admin 0

Black Greek Letter Organizations continue a long tradition of celebrating culture and being advocates for social and racial justice. When Morgan Threatt was born, one of her baby gifts was a chest emblazoned with the […]

Why Kamala Harris Chose Howard University

August 12, 2020 admin 0

By Valerie Strauss – Kamala D. Harris, the California senator tapped by Joe Biden on Tuesday to join him on the Democratic presidential ticket, attended schools with majority-White populations from elementary school through high school. […]

Here Are Some of The Reactions to Joe Biden’s Running Mate Kamala Harris

August 12, 2020 admin 0

Democratic US presidential candidate Joe Biden has named Kamala Harris as his running mate in the 2020 US presidential election. Harris is a U.S. senator, representing the state of California. U.S. political heavyweights have been […]

Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris as Running Mate

August 11, 2020 admin 0

By Axios – Joe Biden announced Tuesday that he has chosen Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) as his running mate — the first Black woman to be named to a major-party U.S. presidential ticket, and potentially the first woman […]

Georgia Police Officers Put on Leave, Under Investigation after Shooting at Five Black Minors

August 11, 2020 admin 0

By Wilson Wong – Two Georgia police officers are under investigation after shooting at five black minors during a traffic stop on Saturday morning. No one was struck by the gunfire, according to the Georgia Bureau of […]

U.S. Covid-19 Cases in Children Spike 90% As Schools Begin To Reopen, Report Says

August 11, 2020 admin 0

by Dana Givens – COVID-19 continues to keep the country in quarantine and practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus. With the dawn of a new school season, many schools have started to […]

How The Political Behavior Of Black And Jewish Americans Became Their Cultural Identity

August 11, 2020 admin 0

By Michael Weingrad – Jewish and black voters have proven to be astonishingly reliable supporters of the Democratic Party, even when it conflicts with their interests. Three new books offer some insights into why. In […]