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Why The ‘Protect Black Women and Girls Act’ Needs To Pass Now

The ‘Protect Black Women and Girls Act’ would establish a task force to examine the “conditions and experiences of Black women and girls in education.”

Powerball Jackpot Surges To An Estimated $1.23 Billion After No Big Winner Wednesday

The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to an estimated $1.23 billion after yet another lottery drawing yielded no grand prize winner Wednesday night.

James A. Washington, Champion Of Black Press And Journalism, Passes Away At 73

James Washington, the president and general manager of The Atlanta Voice, a longtime advocate of the Black press, and the 2019 National Association of Black Journalist Legacy Award winner passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

‘Maybe Texas Went Too Far’ With Immigration Law, State Lawyer Tells Federal Court

An attorney defending Texas’ controversial immigration law told a federal appeals court on Wednesday that state legislators may have gone “too far” when they passed a controversial immigration law last year.

Powerball Jackpot Ratchets Up To $1.09 Billion After No Big Winner Monday

The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to a tremendous $1.09 billion after yet another lottery drawing yielded no top winner Monday night.

Biden Administration Proposes Tuition Free Community Colleges

President Joe Biden’s budget plan for 2024 proposes free tuition at U.S. community colleges and includes $90 billion in discretionary spending for the U.S. Department of Education.

The Number Of Cost-Burdened Renters Has Hit An All-Time High

Half of all renters spend more than 30% of their incomes to cover the cost of housing, representing a record number of cost-burdened renters in the U.S.

Shirley Chisholm’s Legacy Claimed A Seat At The Table For Black Women

Shirley Chisholm knocked down barriers and opened doors that led to Black women refusing to wait for an invitation to claim a seat at the table.

As Black Mayor Handles Bridge Tragedy, Racists Blow Dog Whistle

When they call Brandon Scott of Baltimore a “DEI mayor,” everyone knows they want to use the N-word in public — but don’t dare.

Cars, Sugar And Cruises: How The Port Of Baltimore Closure Could Hurt The Economy

The bridge collapse that has indefinitely halted the flow of ships in and out of the Port of Baltimore could hurt the local economy, strain supply chains and scramble deliveries along the US East Coast.

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