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Saturday, May 4, 2024

Rev. Al Sharpton Illustrates Similarities Between Civil Rights And Bible

Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a sermon intertwining race, politics and religion Sunday morning at Howard University’s chapel, a day after leading the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington.

Over-The-Counter Opioid Overdose Antidote Narcan To Hit Shelves Next Week

The first over-the-counter naloxone, a drug used to reverse opioid overdose, will be available in retail stores and online as soon as next week.

Biden Marks 60th Anniversary Of March On Washington In Wake Of Jacksonville Shooting: ‘We’re...

By Donald Judd, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Monday marked the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington while issuing a stark warning about the rise...

Tennessee State House Votes To ‘Silence’ Rep. Justin Jones, 1 Of 2 Democrats Expelled...

The GOP-controlled Tennessee House of Representatives on Monday voted to silence Rep. Justin Jones as the legislature meets for a contentious special session on public safety spurred by a mass shooting at a Nashville school.

Federal Hate Crime Probe Is Underway After 3 People Were Killed In Jacksonville

A federal hate crime investigation is underway after a White gunman with a swastika-emblazoned assault rifle killed three Black people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida.

“Concrete Coffins”: How Prisoners Try To Survive Extreme Heat Behind Bars

The Marshall Project took a close look at the dangerous and potentially negligent state of prisons in extreme heat zones and how extreme heat conditions are affecting both prisoners and prison workers.

Funding Black Communities From Oregon To Florida

One of the most important women in the country sat down last week with two of her close colleagues and had a conversation about service, philanthropy, Black wealth, and community impact.

Portland Adopting Police Oversight With Teeth

Nearly three years after Portlanders overwhelmingly voted to establish a new system to address police officer misconduct, the details of the new oversight body are coming into focus.

Gov. Tina Kotek Vetoes Sex Worker Research 

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek balked at funding for two studies intended to research the impact of Oregon’s laws prohibiting prostitution. She used her veto power to strike down the bills totaling $600,000 in research funds.

March On Washington Lit A Fire In Teens That Still Burns Decades Later

Sarah Davidson was 15 in 1963 when she led teens from Little Rock to D.C., proving you’re never too young to fight for justice.

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There’s A New Excitement Around The WNBA This Season

Ticket sales for the Chicago Sky have jumped. Celebrities are wearing Indiana Fever jerseys. Google searches for the league are higher than ever. Everyone is talking about the WNBA. And the hype is real.