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Trump Becomes 45th President of the United States
Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States Friday during a time-honored inauguration ceremony that encapsulated the peaceful transfer of power that is a hallmark of American democracy.
5 Things for Wednesday, April 12: Russia, United Airlines, North Korea, Germany
Who would have thought air travel and local elections could be so fascinating? Well, here we are, and here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Linda Brown, woman at center of Brown v. Board case, dies
Linda Brown, who as a little girl was at the center of the Brown v. Board of Education case that ended segregation in American schools, has died, a funeral home spokesman said.
African-American or Other? Selecting Your Race and Ethnicity on the US 2020 Census Form
Kim Kardashian West will likely check “Black or African American” on the US 2020 Census form when marking the race of her children.
Bitcoin Is Financial Freedom for Black America Part 2
5 Ways to Take Our Power Back
During the years between 1900 to 1930, we entered what historian Juliette Walker called the “Golden age of black business” — the number Black-owned businesses doubled from 20,000 in 1900 and 40,000 in 1914. Segregation forced Black customers to spend their money at Black-owned stores. The combination of racism from banks, white business owners, and police forced us to circulate the Black dollar amongst ourselves. The Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, otherwise known as “Black Wall Street,” is a shining example of Black success and the subsequent demolition caused by racism.
Iran shoots back at Trump: 'Color us unimpressed'
Iran has shot back at US President Donald Trump, dismissing his all-caps Twitter warning that the country would suffer consequences if it continued to threaten the US, saying it was unimpressed by the late-night tweet.
Kofi Annan protected us from our worst instincts
In every generation we depend on a few people of supreme decency and intelligence to hold the world together. In Jewish tradition, there are at all times 36 tzadikim, righteous people, without whom the world would perish. Kofi Annan was one of the righteous people, a man of extraordinary intelligence, decency, warmth and joy of life. He helped to keep our world from blowing itself apart, or dividing mercilessly between the rich and the poor.
How Jackie Robinson’s Wife, Rachel, Helped Him Break Baseball’s Color Line
Jackie Robinson, who would have turned 100 on Jan. 31, is often remembered for his courage, athleticism, tenacity and sacrifice. By confronting Jim Crow – both as a baseball player and as a civil rights activist – he changed America.
Sanders' evolution on race may not have come soon enough
Bernie Sanders' biggest selling point in 2016 was that he was the only person in the Democratic primary running not named Hillary Clinton.
$62 Billion in Education Cuts Proposed, Key College Aid Could be Slashed By
Every budget defines priorities and values. To put it another way, what’s really important in life gets supported financially. For many families, having a home, food, and utilities usually rank pretty high. Then there are other budgetary concerns like saving for college or having a ‘rainy day’ fund to cover less frequent costs that can be much higher than the size of the next pay check.
Election 2018: Control of House too close to call, GOP wins key Senate seat
The House of Representatives is still too close to call after an acrimonious midterm election as Democrats seek to win a key check on President Donald Trump's White House. And so far, Republicans are performing strongly in several Senate races though key races remain on a knife edge, reflecting the deep political divide right down the middle of America.
Biden officials urge states to 'buckle down' amid virus resurgence but avoid issuing federal guidance
Biden administration officials are increasingly urging governors and local officials to reinstate or avoid relaxing public health restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to rise and the US stares down the prospect of another surge.
Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted Into France's Pantheon
Josephine Baker — the U.S.-born entertainer, anti-Nazi spy and civil rights activist — was inducted into France's Pantheon on Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman to receive the nation’s highest honor.
Black Iowa police chief faces backlash after bringing change
Last year, Joel Fitzgerald took over a department that has long experienced tension with the city’s Black community.
The first Black police chief in Waterloo, Iowa, is facing intense opposition from some current and former officers as he works with city leaders to reform the department, including the removal of its longtime insignia that resembles a Ku Klux Klan dragon.
Black Iowa police chief faces backlash after bringing change
Last year, Joel Fitzgerald took over a department that has long experienced tension with the city’s Black community.
The first Black police chief in Waterloo, Iowa, is facing intense opposition from some current and former officers as he works with city leaders to reform the department, including the removal of its longtime insignia that resembles a Ku Klux Klan dragon.
NFL Players, Owners Come Together to Denounce Trump's Anti-protest Rant
Stadiums across the US -- and even further afield -- became the focus of an unprecedented show of defiance against US President Donald Trump Sunday, as some NFL players locked arms or refused to stand for the national anthem, saying that they are protesting racial and social injustice.
5 things for April 25: White House, Ronny Jackson, immigration, Toronto, Yemen
The news has been downright awful. But in a few recent cases, real-life heroes emerged. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Blow The Whistle - Trump & The Impeachment Inquiry
House Democrats have subpoenaed documents from Rudy Giuliani as they press forward with the Trump impeachment inquiry.
NAREB Takes Fight for Black Homeownership to Congressional Hearing Hicks tells lawmakers: Black-White 'economic divide' was created by U. S. Government
The rate of Black homeownership in America - now at 41.1 percent, according to 2019 U. S. Census numbers - is even lower than it was when the U. S. Fair Housing Act was signed into law 51 years ago on April 11, 1968.
For Trump, there's no easy way out of his funk
By multiple accounts, Donald Trump is in one of the deepest funks of his presidency. The bad news is that the challenges and threats that are making his mood so dark are likely to get worse before they get better.
