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Grammy-winning soul singer Roberta Flack, beloved for hits like "Killing Me Softly," has passed away at 88. Known for her romantic ballads and activism, Flack's career spanned multiple chart-toppers and accolades, including five Grammys. Despite ALS...
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, TX-30, alongside Congressman Zach Nunn, IA-03, unveiled the Delivering For Rural Seniors Act. This bipartisan initiative supports rural seniors facing food insecurity by funding food banks to enhance home delivery serv...
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(Trice Edney Communications) – Selma, Alabama, marks 60 years since Bloody Sunday. Locals Ainka Sanders Jackson and Lydia Chatmon, childhood friends, lead Selma’s transformation. Through the Selma Center for Nonviolence, they drive economic and emoti...
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African Americans wield $1.6 trillion in buying power, spending heavily on consumer goods. Rev. Jamal Bryant advocates a boycott against Target for its DEI rollback. Boycotts like Montgomery Bus and United Farm Workers' succeeded by inflicting econom...
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(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Kimberly Douglas visited her son Bryce’s gravestone at National Harmony Memorial Park, Maryland. After losing him to a fentanyl overdose, she created "Black Moms Against Overdose" on Facebook. The U.S. overdose epidemic highlig...
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Texas's school accountability system relies heavily on the STAAR test, neglecting diverse student growth and pressuring teachers. Reducing unnecessary tests and adopting through-year assessments could enhance feedback. Accountability should include f...
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Thomas Jefferson highlighted the importance of a balanced government, preventing any branch from overpowering others. Currently, the National Urban League challenges executive orders violating free speech and equal protection. Their lawsuit, supporte...
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(Children’s Defense Fund) – Renowned theologian Howard Thurman cherished moments under his oak tree, symbolizing resilience. This mirrors Black families' strength through history, overcoming adversities while nurturing future generations. Honoring Bl...
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(Texas Press Association) – HB 2988, introduced by Rep. Mano DeAyala, R-Houston, threatens Texas Citizens Participation Act protections. If passed, it could burden Texans with legal costs and suppress free speech by making attorney’s fees discretiona...
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(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., a trailblazing Air Force general, was dismissed by a non-serving president. DEI, misunderstood by racists, stands for diversity, equity, inclusion, aiding White men. Trump misled Black voters, favorin...
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The Dallas Examiner hosts candidate forums for the May 3 election, featuring Dallas City Council and School District trustee hopefuls. Held at the African American Museum, attendees engaged with District 6 and 7 candidates. View the forum video at ww...
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Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's president, took office post-coup on Sept. 30, 2022, revolutionizing the nation with independence-driven policies. Rejecting Western aid, he expelled French troops and reclaimed resources. His land reforms return...
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Joy Reid's MSNBC firing marks the fall of race-baiting and DEI schemes. Once a satire, "Race Pimping" became prophetic. Reid, like Rachel Dolezal, exposed the absurdity of performative wokeness. As DEI collapses, America moves past grievance politics...
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Raymond Laseter’s passions—Black history, baseball, and business—shine at Birmingham's Negro Southern League Museum. His Voltron Printing, co-owned with brother Kwamell, launched Legacy Threads, honoring the Southern Negro Baseball League. Born in Ch...
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Debuting Legacy Threads, vintage baseball jerseys, during Black History Month at the Negro Southern League Museum was a dream for brothers Raymond and Kwamell Laseter. Their economical collection includes cotton T...
