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Who Represents Black Florida? The Answer Just Got Complicated

Florida's 2026 primaries scrambled traditional notions of Black political representation. Byron Donalds, a MAGA-aligned Republican with a checkered past, could become the state's first Black governor. A white congresswoman won a historically Black district, while underdog Angie Nixon upset a heavily-funded rival, revealing how race, ideology and money no longer align predictably in Florida politics.

Former U.S. Archivists Warn That Trump’s Effort To Ignore Records Law Jeopardizes National Security...

Former leaders of the National Archives — which preserves and protects the nation’s most important documents — are urging a federal appeals court to reject the Trump administration’s effort to ignore the Presidential Records Act, a decades old law that requires presidents save all official records from their time in office.

American Airlines Plane Blows 2 Tires At Chicago O’hare Airport Before Takeoff, FAA Says

An American Airlines plane blew two tires while taxiing for departure at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration – the fourth tire mishap in a month at the airport.

Kushner, Jeffries Discuss Ways White House And Democrats Can Collaborate

A recently reported private Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries meeting has sparked incredulity among Democrats and political critics alike. As the November midterm elections loom and control of the House is at stake, this surprising discussion over potential collaboration highlights the shifting dynamics and bipartisan tensions in Washington.

Blind Milwaukee Man Inspires Community With His Uplifting Music

Through the power of song, a blind Milwaukee man inspires his community every day with his uplifting music. Discover this touching story of resilience, joy, and how one local musician is using his incredible talent to bring neighbors together, overcome adversity, and spread positivity.

Liberia Once Offered Black Americans A New Home. Decades On, It Is Receiving Migrants...

Under a highly debated new third-country agreement, Liberia receives US deportees with no ties to the West African nation. The United States recently sent the first 20 of up to 1,200 expected migrants—originating from North America, South America, and the Caribbean—to Monrovia, sparking intense legal and humanitarian discussions over the controversial immigration policy.

Drones Are The Latest Buzzy Tech Aimed At Stopping A School Shooting. They’re Part...

As the $4 billion school shooting security industry continues to grow, some school districts are turning to a controversial new technology to protect students: remotely piloted drones.

Black Professionals Month Aims To Collaborate, Elevate And Protect The Legacy Of African-Americans

The ICABA Network is rapidly emerging as a transformative force for Black entrepreneurs and professionals. In this insightful piece by Hazel Trice Edney, discover why this powerful platform is viewed as a game changer for Black-owned businesses, providing the vital connections, resources, and visibility needed for long-term economic growth.

Nolan Wells Would Have Turned 19 Wednesday. His Family Wrote A Birthday Letter They...

Nolan Wells would have turned 19 Wednesday. Instead, loved ones penned an emotional letter and gathered for a vigil as Mississippi authorities continue investigating his death.

What We Know About The Controversial Border Security Project In And Near Big Bend...

While the federal government has paused work to build border security infrastructure in Texas’ Big Bend National Park, people opposing such construction in the broader region attended a state commission meeting Wednesday, offering often emotional pleas, hoping to persuade the panel to stop it on state land.

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Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Tupac Murder Trial After Letting The...

Prosecutors have rested their case in the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur.