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Biden Administration Announces Executive Order To Close Educational Gap And Bring Equity For Black Americans

President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order on Tuesday (Oct. 19) that seeks to begin the necessary work to address and eliminate the racial disparities in U.S. education and, as a result, provide economic opportunity. The administration has directed a working group made up of senior officers across government agencies to study and to implement best practices that will improve education and ultimately financial outcomes for Black Americans.

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Biden set for latest symbolic clash with Putin after surprise Ukraine trip

The last time President Joe Biden spoke from the courtyard of the Royal Castle in Poland, the content of his 27-minute speech was mostly obscured by what he ad-libbed about Russian President Vladimir Putin at the end.

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House panel holds first impeachment hearing for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

The House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday convened its first impeachment hearing for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas as Republicans push to impeach the top Biden administration official over the border crisis.

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Empowering Black Maternal Health: Carol's Daughter's Love Delivered Initiative Enters Year 4 with Renewed Vigor

Carol's Daughter proudly marks the fourth anniversary of its pioneering Black Maternal Health Initiative, Love Delivered. This transformative initiative, aimed at addressing the pressing issues surrounding Black maternal health, continues to make significant strides in empowering, supporting, and equipping Black birthing individuals and communities across the nation through impactful programs and strategic partnerships.

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These cities are better at enduring extreme heat. Here's what they're doing different

Blistering heat has returned to western Europe, as some countries like France enter into their third wave of the summer with temperatures expected to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius), while more than 80% of the US population will experience temperatures over 90 degrees (32C) within the next week, including in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Around 100 million Americans have been under heat alerts for eight of the past 16 days.

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Trump Finally Signs Russia Sanctions Bill But Still Lacks Coherent Foreign Policy

Jackson Lee: “Rather than advancing and protecting America’s interests, Mr. Trump seems more concerned with not upsetting Moscow.”

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Are You Ready for Las Vegas Latin Caribbean Carnival?

Following up on a successful Band Launch on Saturday July 22, organizers for the up-coming Las Vegas Latin Caribbean Carnival are gearing up for a festive Halloween celebration with a Latin, Caribbean, West Indian and Diaspora twist in Southern Nevada from Thursday October 26 to Sunday October 29, 2017.

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Black Twitter’s Movie Idea With Rihanna, Lupita And Ava Is Greenlit By Netflix

After intense negotiations at the Cannes Film Festival, Netflix has nabbed a film project starring Grammy winner Rihanna and Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o, based on a storyline created entirely via Twitter.

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Beyoncè Throws Star-Studded Push Party With Family and Friends

Beyoncè recently had an African-themed celebration to honor her upcoming delivery.

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Lady Gaga Practicing for Super Bowl In Her Backyard

You can get a sneak peek of Lady Gaga's Super Bowl halftime performance if you score an invite to her house.

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Watch The First Look At ‘Girl’s Trip’

Jada Pinkett and Queen Latifah team up for movie based around Essence Festival

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Kevin Hart To Star & Produce ‘Night School’

Director Tim Story is in negotiations to reteam with Hart for the Universal Pictures comedy, which follows a group of misfits forced to attend adult classes in the long-shot chance they’ll pass the GED exam.

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Statement of Derrick Johnson on Postponement of Vote on Thomas Farr

The NAACP is encouraged by the Senate’s decision today to postpone the vote on Thomas Farr’s nomination to the Eastern District of North Carolina. The Senate does not have the votes to confirm Farr, and it hopefully it will never will.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Reacts To attack on Affordable Care Act

Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “The executive order that Trump signed today will result in less coverage, higher premiums, and no consumer protections.”

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Kanye Drops Out & Trump Drifts to 13/8 from 5/4 to be Re-Elected

Joe Biden 4/7 Favourite to Become Next US President

Kanye West has dropped out of the 2020 US Presidential Election after he failed to get the backing in Florida despite a 180-strong team and it has resulted in Donald Trump drifting further for another four years.

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Beyoncé posts new photo of twins

A year after she debuted a look at her newborn twins, Beyoncé has shared a new photo of the toddlers.

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Pharmacist fatally shoots alleged robber at Luling drug store

The St. Charles Sheriff Office says that a pharmacist at Thrift Village Drugs in Luling fatally shot an alleged robber last night.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls For Reexamination And More Hearings For Controversial Judicial Nominee

Jackson Lee: “With his troubled history of promoting segregation and discrimination, Thomas Farr lacks the character and integrity required to serve on the federal bench, and his nomination should immediately be withdrawn.”

HISD Offering $10,000 Recruitment Stipends To Teachers w/ Track Record of Improving Student Achievement

Hiring Event Will Staff 24 Schools TTargeted for Transformation

The Houston Independent School District is recruiting top-performing teachers to participate in its new RISE (Redesign, Innovate, Support, and Empower) program. RISE will transform the most persistently struggling HISD campuses. RISE recruiting events will staff 13 elementary schools, nine middle schools, and two high schools.