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Shelley Johnson Inducted into the Destinations International Hall of Fame

Destinations International Chair, William Pate, President/CEO of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau and Destinations International President & CEO, Don Welsh, recognized the 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees at the association’s annual convention July 23-25, in St. Louis, MO.

Obama takes on hate and Trump takes on Obama

It is a strange fact of unfolding American history that the country's first black President should be followed in office by a President who has openly said racist things.

Toni Morrison lit the way to guide us out of our troubles

Toni Morrison's death this week at 88 comes at a fraught moment, when the country feels trapped in a hornets' nest of racist rage and violence. America is being summoned, yet again, to atone for its original sin, white supremacy.

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Toni Morrison, 'Beloved' author and Nobel laureate, dies at 88

Toni Morrison, author of seminal works of literature on the black experience such as "Beloved," "Song of Solomon" and "Sula" and the first African-American woman to win a Nobel Prize, has died, her publisher Knopf confirmed to CNN.

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Toni Morrison's works spoke to a generation of us

As a little black girl who didn't always want to be black, Toni Morrison at once understood me and shamed me.

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NAREB President Sets Agenda Urging Millennials to Build Wealth Through Homeownership

During his speech on August 1st at the conclusion of the 72nd Annual NAREB Convention held in Atlantic City, NJ, Donnell T. Williams, newly installed as the 31st president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) set a bold, yet targeted agenda to increase Black wealth through homeownership with a special focus on reaching the country's millennials.

Council Member Boykins Sends Letter Urging POTUS and Senate Leadership to Advance Gun Control Legislation

Today, in the aftermath of the heinous mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio, Council Member Dwight Boykins sent a letter to the White House and Senate leadership calling for the advancing of gun control legislation already passed in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Alex Nogales, NHMC president and CEO, directly places the blame on the recent U.S. mass shootings on President Trump

After this past weekend's back-to-back massacres in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio which has left 31 people dead, Alex Nogales, the president and CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC), is firmly placing the blame of this carnage on President Trump.

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GMC 2020 Change Points: Bold Design, Smart Technologies and New Standard Safety Features

GMC is strengthening its 2020 truck and SUV lineup with premium, bold styling and smarter technologies. GMC raises the bar by adding standard safety features to Terrain and offering the first-ever AT4 Acadia. Acadia joins Sierra 1500 and Sierra Heavy Duty as the newest addition to the AT4 sub-brand, which will be available across the entire GMC lineup in the next two years. The successful rollout of GMC’s next generation pickups continues with the addition of innovative features to the Sierra 1500 and the launch of an all-new Sierra Heavy Duty.

Mayor Pete Buttigieg Announces Bold Action Plan to Combat the National Threat Posed by Domestic Terror and the Gun Lobby

New approach lays out bold policies supported by sustained political engagement

Today, Mayor Pete Buttigieg released a bold action plan to meet the urgent national security crisis posed by white nationalism and the gun lobby that is threatening communities across America. The plan not only identifies the policies that must be enacted to to stem the rising tide of gun violence, but includes the concrete action needed to build and sustain political power to put those policies in place.

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El Paso shooting death toll rises to 21 in anti-immigrant massacre

The 21-year-old white supremacist suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas wanted to stop a "Hispanic invasion of Texas," according to a political document police believe he wrote.

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Trump, McCarthy cite video games as a driver behind mass shootings

President Donald Trump and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy are citing video games as one of the reasons behind mass shootings in the US.

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El Paso shooting suspect charged with capital murder in anti-immigrant massacre

The 21-year-old white supremacist suspected of killing at least 20 people and injured 26 others at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas wanted to stop a "Hispanic invasion of Texas," according to a political document police believe he wrote.

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This Walmart has united Americans and Mexicans in El Paso for decades. They say terror won't divide them

The Walmart where El Paso's deadliest massacre unfolded is right in the center of the city and less than 3 miles north of the US-Mexico border.

John Oliver powerfully links mass shootings to political rhetoric

John Oliver opened Sunday's episode of "Last Week Tonight" by addressing the most recent mass shootings that happened over the weekend.

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Trump condemns 'racist hate' and white supremacy but does not acknowledge his own rhetoric

President Donald Trump called on the nation to condemn racism and white supremacy in a speech on Monday following two mass shootings, but stopped short of acknowledging his own divisive and racist rhetoric.

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Trump suggests tying gun measures to immigration after shooting that targeted immigrants

President Donald Trump on Monday suggested tying immigration legislation to strengthening background checks following a weekend in which the alleged shooter in El Paso, Texas, is believed to have authored a racist, anti-immigrant document targeting Hispanics.

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Fresh Facts About Fruits and Veggies

Maintaining a diet with an appropriate amount of fruits and vegetables has been linked to improved health, and for good reason. Fresh produce is loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, plus a diet rich in fruits and veggies has been linked to reduced risks of heart attack, type 2 diabetes, stroke, certain cancers and other chronic diseases.

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What are the alcohol rules for US airline pilots?

The arrest of an airline pilot on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol has travelers wondering about alcohol policies for commercial pilots and the screening in place to detect behavior that could endanger passengers.

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Putin hails Trump's bid to warm relations by battling wildfires together

US President Donald Trump offered Russian President Vladimir Putin assistance in fighting vast wildfires in Siberia during a phone call on Wednesday, the Kremlin said in a statement.