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'Where Do We GO From Here?' Social Justice Panel Tackles Redistricting, Voting Rights, and Affirmative Action During Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 91st Southern Regional Convention
Since 2016, the former U.S. President’s “Make America Great Again” campaign and political platform has unearthed many of the demons of racial division, acrimony, and the public pronouncement of white supremacy that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has always fought against. Now, in the wake of the January 6th Capitol Insurrection, voter suppression legislation in many states, blatant redistricting attempts to dilute minority voting strength, as well as the distractive arguments of Critical Race Theory to inflame centrists and the political right wing, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in a higher education affirmative action case.
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Kamala Harris will lead Biden administration's efforts on voting rights, President says
President Joe Biden announced Vice President Kamala Harris will lead his administration's efforts on voting rights in a speech Tuesday on the Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma.
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FBI director scheduled to speak with congressional Republicans about Biden document dispute
FBI Director Christopher Wray is scheduled to speak Wednesday with House Oversight Chairman James Comer and Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley regarding a dispute over an internal law enforcement document that Republicans believe will shed light into an allegation that then-Vice President Joe Biden was involved in a criminal scheme with a foreign national.
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New Book Named a Finalist in the Texas Institute of Letters Award
The Texas Institute of Letters (TIL) announced Jasminne Mendez’s new young adult memoir, Islands Apart: Becoming Dominican American, is a finalist for its 2023 Jean Flynn Award for Best Young Adult Book.
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How to watch the Biden CNN town hall
President Joe Biden will participate in a CNN town hall on Wednesday in Cincinnati, Ohio, just over six months after taking office.
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NAREB LAUNCHES 60-CITY BUILDING BLACK WEALTH TOUR WITH 10/7 EVENT IN HOUSTON TO BRING CRITICAL INFORMATION TO COMMUNITIES
The The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NA- REB) holds its initial Building Black Wealth Tour event in Houston on Saturday, October 7, kicking off activities in more than 60 cities nationwide. The events, which include festive activities for youths, will empower Black communities with steps towards homeownership, property investment, starting a business, and other wealth- building opportunities.
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FDA to require mammogram reports include breast density information
New updates to US Food and Drug Administration mammography regulations require mammography facilities to notify patients about the density of their breasts.
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Taking on the Symptom that is Gun Violence and the Disease Behind It
We’ve had more mass shootings this year than we’ve had days this year.
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Unveiling the Health Disparities Faced by Black Americans: A Call to Action
The journey to good health is not always a level playing field, and for Black Americans, it often begins with a stark disadvantage. A growing body of research reveals a concerning trend: Black individuals experience a shorter life span compared to their White counterparts. In a nation where health should be a universal right, the discrepancies are glaring. Let's delve into the factors contributing to these disparities and consider the urgent need for collective action.
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Washington Prepares for Donald Trump's Big Moment
Donald Trump has arrived in Washington -- and he's going to be here for at least four years
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Controversial Megachurch Pastor Eddie Long Dies at 63
Bishop Eddie Long, the controversial leader of one of the nation's largest megachurches, has died, according to the suburban Atlanta church he presided over. He was 63.
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Trump's Promises Hit Washington Reality In First Month
President Donald Trump is facing a humbling prospect: The same Washington buzzsaw that frustrated his 44 predecessors can pose significant hurdles for him as well.
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Michelle Obama makes a moral case against Donald Trump
Former first lady Michelle Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention was not just a powerful condemnation of President Donald Trump's record and handling of the pandemic, it was an appeal aimed at the heart and conscience of every American who has watched the chaos of the last four years and yearned to make things right.
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5 things to look for in tonight's vice presidential debate
Seated 12 feet apart, Vice President Mike Pence and his Democratic rival, Sen. Kamala Harris of California, will meet in Utah at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday night for the only vice presidential debate of the campaign.
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Ex-acting AG Sally Yates defends FBI investigation into Flynn, calls Barr move to drop charges 'highly irregular'
Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates pushed back Wednesday on current Attorney General William Barr's move to dismiss charges against President Donald Trump's first national security adviser, saying that the FBI's interviews with Michael Flynn were legitimate and calling the Justice Department dismissal "highly irregular."
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2020 Could be a History-Making Year for the Black Community – Will You Be Taking Part?
This year, three African American candidates from Orlando, Miami, and Broward are vying for top-ranking law-enforcement positions, putting Florida at a major crossroads when it comes to the State’s Attorney’s race. Campaigning in a time of coronavirus is no easy task, especially when the stakes are so high. If they were all to win, it would be historical in a myriad of ways.
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How Giuliani wins by being 'the craziest guy in the room'
He is ridiculed as ridiculous. He is attacked as around the bend. He is maligned as morally bereft in his unwavering defense of his old friend and client, President Donald Trump.
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Kavanaugh allegations revive fervor over crucial Supreme Court pick
Republicans and the White House are mounting a robust effort to shield Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh after an anonymous woman accused him of sexual misconduct in the 1980s, rocking his confirmation process.
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Trump and Xi celebrate warm talks but remain far away from a final deal on trade
It was the ceasefire global policy makers and investors were hoping President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping would reach in a turbulent trade war that has sparked global market turmoil.
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The creation myth of the billionaire businessman Donald Trump just imploded
At the heart of President Donald Trump's success story is this idea: He took a small amount of money -- in the form of a loan from his father, Fred -- and turned it into billions of dollars.
