Students chanted slurs, brought Black doll to basketball game, coach says | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Getty Images A Kansas high school basketball coach says his players and traveling fans were taunted, threatened, and called racial slurs at a game by students who attended the opposing school. According to the Kansas City Star, Topeka High School coach Geo Lyons is calling for Valley Center
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‘Team Dream’ launches Oscar campaign for Best Documentary Short, telling the inspiring story of two Black women who returned to swimming in their retirement
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com When Luchina Fisher’s documentary entitled, “Team Dream,” premiered to its first audience at the Martha’s Vineyard African American […] The post ‘Team Dream’ launches Oscar campaign for Best
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Buy Black This Cyber Monday — Shop These Black-Owned Businesses | Atlanta Daily World
Cyber Monday is upon us, which means it's time to spend some money to save some money! While it's always a good time to support Black Businesses, buying Black on Cyber Monday is not only a good look, it just makes sense. Keep scrolling to check out a few Black-owned businesses to support today and
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San Francisco may soon allow police to deploy robots that kill | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Getty Images The San Francisco Board of Supervisors may soon give police the opportunity to deploy lethal, remote-controlled robots to kill suspects in 'extreme circumstances,' per ABC 3340. On Tuesday (November 29), the 11-member board is set to vote on whether police in San Francisco will
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Spike Lee's Grandmother, Mother has Spelman College Building Dedicated | Chicago Defender
Spelman College honored Spike Lee’s family by renaming the College’s Admissions Office in honor of the well-known film director’s grandmother Zimmie Reatha Shelton (Class of 1929) and mother Jacquelyn Shelton Lee (Class of 1954). Lee and his wife Tonya Lewis Lee participated in the ceremony, along
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The 4 biggest gift-giving mistakes, according to a consumer psychologist | New Pittsburgh Courier
Getty Images by Julian Givi, West Virginia University A good gift can elicit a surge of happiness and gratitude in the recipient. It also feels great to give, with psychologists finding that the joy of giving a gift is more pronounced than the pleasure of receiving one. Unfortunately, there are
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Spike Lee's Grandmother, Mother has Spelman College Building Dedicated | Atlanta Daily World
Spelman College honored Spike Lee’s family by renaming the College’s Admissions Office in honor of the well-known film director’s grandmother Zimmie Reatha Shelton (Class of 1929) and mother Jacquelyn Shelton Lee (Class of 1954). Lee and his wife Tonya Lewis Lee participated in the ceremony, along
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Midterm election results, Walker/Warnock runoff & the Return of '45' | Chicago Defender
Ashley Munson is THAT girl. She’s anointed, educated and well-informed concerning the political agenda of our nation. By day, Ashley works as the Senior Manager of advocacy at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, and as Executive Director of the Illinois Black Collective INC. Ashley finds her
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Lt. Gov.-elect Austin Davis will have active role in Shapiro administration | New Pittsburgh Courier
AP Photo/Matt Rourke by Stephen Williams, Tribune Staff Writer Right after an historic win to become Pennsylvania’s first Black lieutenant governor, Austin Davis, 33, has been handed another big responsibility, chair of the personnel committee of the transition team for Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro. In
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Students Chanted Racist Slurs, Brought Black Doll To Basketball Game, Coach Says | Atlanta Daily World
A Kansas high school basketball coach says his players and traveling fans were taunted, threatened, and called racial slurs at a game by students who attended the opposing school.According to the Kansas City Star, Topeka High School coach Geo Lyons is calling for Valley Center High School fans to
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Senator Baldwin Votes to Keep Railroads Open and Wisconsin Economy Moving Forward - The Madison Times
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On December 1st, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to avoid a freight railroad shutdown: “Reliable rail service is essential to get Wisconsin’s farmers, producers, and manufacturers’ products to market and ensure families have access
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Near record-high numbers of young people voted during the midterms, signaling a possible shift – or exception – in voting trends | New Pittsburgh Courier

People line up to cast early ballots during the 2022 election at the University of Michigan. Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images by Abby Kiesa, Tufts University The November 2022 midterms have come and gone, but there are still some potential lasting implications that could influence the next

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Lawsuit Alleges U.S. Government Discriminated Against Black Veterans for Decades | The Michigan Chronicle
Black Information Network | Atlanta Daily World A new lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) alleges that the U.S. governmentdiscriminatedagainstBlack veteransfor decades. On Monday (November 28), the suit was filed by Yale Law School’s Veterans Legal Services Clinic (VLSC) on
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COVID’s lingering impact prompts Real ID deadline extension
By Jim Salter, The Associated Press The deadline for obtaining the Real ID needed to board a domestic flight has been pushed back again, with the Department of Homeland Security […] The post COVID’s lingering impact prompts Real ID deadline extension appeared first on AFRO Ameri
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Brittney Griner Touches Down In San Antonio Following Russian Prisoner Swap | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images WNBA star Brittney Griner has landed safely on American soil following the prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia. According to the Associated Press, Griner was seen getting off a plane at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas on Friday (December 9). “So happy to have
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With narrow House majority in divided Congress, GOP signals more conflict than consensus
By Courtney Cohn and Ekaterina Pechenkina, Capital News Service While the anticipated Republican “red wave” did not materialize, the GOP-controlled House will impact President Joe Biden’s policy agenda and increase […] The post With narrow House majority in divided Congress, GOP
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Alicia Wilson joins JPMorgan Chase as head of North America philanthropy
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Alicia Wilson, the vice president for economic development and community partnerships for Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins […] The post Alicia Wilson joins JPMorgan Chase as head o
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Stress management is a vital part of your overall health
By Aaron Allen, The Seattle Medium According to medical experts, stress can impact your health and some of the health disparities that exist today. Due to economic determinants, education, geography, […] The post Stress management is a vital part of your overall health appeared
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Ford Sponsored Mini-Series HBCU GO Road to Homecoming
HBCU GoRoad to Homecoming, the new production sponsored by Ford, follows a group of HBCU students and alumni as they prepare for the return of Homecoming Season. The Road to […] The post Ford Sponsored Mini-Series HBCU GO Road to Homecoming appeared first on AFRO American Newspa
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Early and mail-in voting: Research shows they don’t always bring in new voters | New Pittsburgh Courier
More than 110 million votes were cast in the U.S. midterm elections of November 2022. Hill Street Studios/Digital Vision via Getty Iag by Jan Leighley, American University School of Public Affairs SciLine interviewed Jan Leighley, professor of government in the School of Public Affairs at American
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How Christmas became an American holiday tradition, with a Santa Claus, gifts and a tree | New Pittsburgh Courier
The pagan tradition of celebrating the winter solstice with bonfires on Dec. 21 inspired the early Christian celebrations of Christmas. Gpointstudio/ Image Source via Getty Images by Thomas Adam, University of Arkansas Each season, the celebration of Christmas has religious leaders and
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Beloved 'Corn Kid' Helps Donate 90,000 Cans Of Vegetables For Thanksgiving | Atlanta Daily World
Tariq, the 7-year-old boy dubbed the 'Corn Kid,' is donating his favorite food for the holidays. According to People, Tariq has teamed up with Green Giant ahead of Thanksgiving as the food company hopes to make corn the 'star' of the menu and give back to communities in need, per the brand's press
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Hakeem Jeffries makes history as first Black party leader in congress | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Getty Images House Democrats have chosen Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi as their party leader, making him the first Black person to lead one of the two major parties in either chamber of Congress, CNN reports. On Wednesday (November 30), House Democrats made the historic decision
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Black Californians May Be Owed Over $200,000 In Reparations: Task Force | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images The Reparations Task Force in California has estimated that its Black residents may be owed over $200,000 each for enduring the lasting impacts of racism and slavery. According to Newsweek, the nine-member task force, formed in 2020 through legislation signed by Governor Gavin
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Holiday Season Routinely Sees Rise in Human Trafficking - Houston Forward Times
Federal prosecutors said the fight against human trafficking, a crime that harms some of the… The post Holiday Season Routinely Sees Rise in Human Trafficking appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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Georgia Black voters turnout for high-tension Senate race
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Georgia residents went to the polls in large numbers in advance of a Dec. 6 special election day. […] The post Georgia Black voters turnout for high-tension Senate race appeared first on
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Raphael Warnock wins Georgia’s U.S. Senate Runoff Election - The Madison Times
By Karen Stokes Raphael Warnock has won a full six-year term representing Georgia in the U.S. Senate, fending off Republican nominee Herschel Walker in Tuesday’s runoff. “After a hard-fought campaign — or, should I say, campaigns — it is my honor to utter the four most powerful words ever spoken in
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Attorney Ben Crump Brings Star-Studded TheGrio Awards Crowd to Its Feet in Dr. King-Inspired Acceptance Speech - Milwaukee Community Journal
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Byron Allen’s inaugural TheGrio Awards honored comedian Dave Chappelle with the Cultural Icon Award, Allyson Felix with the Sports Icon […]
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Michigan’s Historic Win: What’s next for Kyra Bolden  | New Pittsburgh Courier
State Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden is tapped to be the first Black woman to serve in Michigan’s top court in 2023. by Sherri Kolade and Andre Ash Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently made a historic appointment by selecting State Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden to a notable post at the Michigan Supreme Court. Bolden
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Here's a list of Black-owned businesses you can shop on Black Friday | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Getty Images It's that time again - Black Friday. The day where people rush stores and websites to get great deals in time for the holidays. But Black Friday is going to be much different this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. More people are opting to shop online rather than
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