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60 years later, the Voting Rights Act faces a crossroads
Six decades after President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law with Martin Luther King Jr. by his side, the legislation that once marked a pivotal moment in American democracy now stands on uncertain ground. The 1965 law was designed to secure voting rights and guard against suppression, particularly against Black Americans….
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New poll shows sharp divide among Americans on DEI programs on college campuses
A new survey reveals that while “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI), has become...
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Actress KJ Smith encourages Black Americans to consider moving abroad amid U.S. political climate
American actress KJ Smith is urging Black people in the U.S. to explore relocation to other...
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“Should I run again?” – Trump hints at third-term bid during Black History Month event
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again hinted at the possibility of running for a third...
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Black Americans advised to boycott companies that abandon DEI programs
Black Americans have been advised by the NAACP to boycott companies that have abandoned diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Amid ongoing controversy over DEI initiatives, the civil rights...
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9 Trump policies that will hurt Black Americans
After securing victory in the 2024 U.S. elections, concerns have grown within Black communities about the potential impact of Donald Trump’s proposed policies. As his administration prepares to take...
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Mortgage company to pay over $8M to settle lending discrimination claims in predominantly Black Alabama neighborhoods
A mortgage company has agreed to pay $8 million, along with nearly $2 million in civil penalties, to settle accusations of lending discrimination in predominantly Black neighborhoods in Alabama. The U.S....
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Kamala Harris unveils new plan focused on empowering Black men
Kamala Harris has unveiled a new plan aimed at empowering Black men ahead of the 2024 U.S. election. The initiative focuses on providing more economic opportunities and support for Black men, as she seeks...
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Justice Department plans to launch civil rights review into 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street
The Justice Department has announced plans to launch a review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst acts of violence against Black Americans in U.S. history. The massacre involved a white mob...
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill aimed at helping Black families reclaim seized land
In an effort to help Black families reclaim or receive compensation for property unjustly taken by the government, California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on Wednesday. The bill aimed to create a process...
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How this Black genealogist helped Black Americans to uncover their family histories
Frazine Taylor, a Black genealogist, made a significant impact on the lives of many Black Americans by helping them uncover their family histories. As an archivist at Alabama State University, Taylor meticulously...
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New Louisiana program gives $1000 monthly ‘reparation’ payments to Black residents thanks to $1 million donation from descendants of slave owners
A dozen Black residents of Louisiana are receiving a guaranteed monthly sum of $1,000, funded by a $1 million donation from Deacon Leroy “Buck” Close and Gracie Close of South Carolina. The...
