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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 way forward. The small southern African country, best known for its textile industry, which sends around 75% of its output to the United States was hit with a staggering 50% tariff on its exports. The measure, imposed under U.S….
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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...
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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...
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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.
