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Trump marks Black History Month at White House amid fallout over racist video
President Donald Trump welcomed guests to the White House on Wednesday for a Black History Month reception, an event that occurred on the heels of a fresh controversy. Less than two weeks earlier, he had drawn bipartisan condemnation for sharing a social media video that portrayed former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle…
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Outcry in the Netherlands after U.S. removes panels honoring Black WWII soldiers
Visitors to a U.S. military cemetery in the southern Netherlands have been registering their...
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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...
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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 countries in response to the nation’s current political climate. Speaking at the 56th NAACP Image Awards...
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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 term. Speaking at a Black History Month event on Thursday, he asked the crowd whether he should run again. Trump...
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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...
