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Black Celebrities Leading the Charge in America’s Food Industry
Lots of Black celebrities in the United States are making their mark in the food industry, launching and investing in businesses that range from fast-food franchises to fine dining establishments and packaged goods. Although there is a lack of comprehensive data on the precise number of such ventures as a result of the private nature…
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Protesters march against Trump in New York, Washington and other cities across America
From bustling metropolises to quiet corners of the American landscape, opponents of President...
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Lesotho hit with harshest U.S. tariffs — and this is how it reacted
After being struck by the highest U.S. tariffs in the world, Lesotho is urgently seeking a...
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Grandson of trailblazing female doctor, 87, allegedly confesses to killing her
The grandson of an 87-year-old trailblazing Black female doctor who once taught at Howard University...
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Washington to remove ‘Black Lives Matter’ mural near White House
Washington, D.C., will remove the massive “Black Lives Matter” street mural located just a block from the White House, as Mayor Muriel Bowser navigates mounting pressure from both President...
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Anti-police activist accused of misusing over $75,000 in charity funds for luxury items
Brandon D. Anderson, an anti-police activist and the founder of the charity Raheem AI, is being sued by Washington, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb for allegedly misusing charitable funds and violating...
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Reality TV star Nick Brown makes history as first Black person elected attorney general in Washington
Nick Brown, a former Survivor contestant, has made history as the first Black person elected attorney general in Washington state. A Democrat, Brown defeated Republican Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano on Tuesday,...
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Former D.C. worker who shot 13-year-old unarmed boy Karon Blake found guilty of manslaughter
Jason Lewis, a former Washington, D.C. government worker, was found guilty of manslaughter on Friday, August 16, for the 2023 shooting death of 13-year-old Karon Blake, who was unarmed and accused of car...
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For the first time, Metro’s range master is a woman and African American
Salicia Belton made history when the board of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA or Metro) approved her appointment as the head of the agency’s police department’s firearms...
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This is now the best city to operate in if you are a Black-owned business in U.S.
If you are a Black entrepreneur, the best city to do business and maximize profit is Washington, DC. Closely followed cities that will ensure the success of Black-owned businesses are St Louis, Indianapolis,...
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Look of the Week: David Oyelowo
David Oyelowo attended the Selma premiere at The Newseum in Washington, DC wearing all black denim.
