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Here's who could serve in top roles in the Biden administration

President-elect Joe Biden is beginning to announce the men and women who will serve in top roles in his administration.

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Morehouse College, Prairie View A&M University & Spelman College Receive $3M in Grants from Carnegie, Mellon and Rockefeller Foundations to Support Faculty Development

Morehouse College, Prairie View A&M University and Spelman College announced today that they are the recipients of $3 million in grants from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, The Rockefeller Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the development of faculty on their campuses.

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The Hidden History of Black Nationalist Women’s Political Activism

Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the historical contributions of black people in the United States. Too often, however, this history focuses on black men, sidelining black women and diminishing their contributions.

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Dollar Shave Club founder: We want to be known for much more than razors

Think of it as Dollar Shave Club 2.0. Over the last two years, the company has transformed from a monthly razor subscription service to a one stop shop for men, offering a line of toiletries as well as lifestyle and wellness content for men.

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$1.5 Million Awarded to Four Foster Youth Dropout Prevention Pilot Programs

Central Texas, Dallas and San Antonio regions awarded funding

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recently announced the award of $1.5 million in funding for the Foster Youth Dropout Recovery and High School Completion pilot program to help current and former foster youth ages 16 to 25 earn a high school diploma or its equivalent, and obtain high-demand workforce skills with the goal of ensuring that this vulnerable population has a pathway to postsecondary education or employment in high-demand occupations.

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Arizona teachers line up for miles to kick off massive education protest

Today, all over Arizona, teachers are walking out to protest for better pay and learning conditions for their students. But the afternoon before the demonstrations began, they spread their message by lining miles and miles of Arizona roads with red.

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Raising Cane’s Founder Presents $100,000 Donation to Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Raising Cane’s and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund kicked off their long-term partnership to help empower Hispanic students all over the country to pursue and complete a higher education, as well as set them up for success in their future careers.

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Aaron Hernandez’s Death Officially Ruled Suicide, 3 Notes Found In Cell

DA concludes investigation into Hernandez's death.

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Joni Sledge Dead At 60

The "We Are Family" singer was found unresponsive by a friend at her home.

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WorldStarHipHop.com Founder’s Cause Of Death Revealed

Authorities say Lee O’Denat, who founded the popular website WorldStarHipHop.com, died of natural causes.

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Biden to announce new steps to close racial wealth gap while marking 100th anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre

President Joe Biden will visit Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Tuesday to mark the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre and announce new actions his administration will take to reduce the racial wealth gap as he commemorates one of the worst acts of racial violence in US history.

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Democratic party leaders like Biden even if they don't love him -- and that may just be enough

The merchandise stand at the Democratic National Committee meeting where Joe Biden delivered his reelection soft launch this weekend had three tote bag options, two T-shirts, two sweatshirts and a donkey baseball cap, but nothing with any reference to the president himself.

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American Muslims Growing More Liberal, Survey Shows

American Muslims are growing more religiously and socially liberal, with the number who say society should accept homosexuality nearly doubling during the past decade, according to a major new survey.

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A President Named Barack Obama: His Accomplishments, His Legacy, His Future

Eight years ago America was a very different county. Our economy was at a low. Healthcare was not made for everyone. Troops were at war. Topping off everything there weren’t enough jobs to go around for all of America. The country was pretty dim. But we found our light in hope through a change we could believe in brought on by an African American guy from Chicago, IL, who would later become the 44th President of the United States.

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More than 7.8 Million Latino Voters Expected to Cast Ballots in Election 2018

Less than two weeks before Latino voters head to the polls, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund released its projections for Latino turnout in key states and nationwide, as well as other critical election analysis during a briefing held at the National Press Club. According to NALEO Educational Fund analysis, more than 7.8 million Latinos are expected to cast ballots this year.

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Congressman Al Green’s District Receives $1,682,008 in AmeriCorps Funding for Education, Public Health, Workforce Development, and Natural Disasters

On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, Congressman Al Green is honored to announce the Ninth Congressional District of Texas received $1,682,008 in AmeriCorps federal funding, administered by OneStar, to organizations operating in Texas. This money will address societal challenges through service opportunities. The grant is designed to incentivize more than 3,500 volunteers to meet local community needs in addition to supporting essential areas such as education, public health, workforce development, and natural disaster response. Congressman Green released the following statement:

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3 Texas Men Missing While Duck Hunting Found Dead

The bodies of three men who disappeared during a duck hunting trip on Texas' Gulf Coast have been found, authorities said Sunday.

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Vigil held for murdered 2-year-old

The Laurens County Sheriff's Office said an investigation is underway after a two-year-old was found dead at a residence in Clinton. Deputies said they responded to residence on Country Lane on Saturday and found the child deceased inside the home.

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Everything you need to know about Biden’s student loan forgiveness program

The fate of President Joe Biden’s federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, lies with the Supreme Court.