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John McWhorter on being “strange” and reconstructing Fats Waller’s long-forgotten Broadway musical
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John McWhorter on being “strange” and reconstructing Fats Waller’s long-forgotten Broadway musical

New York Times columnist, best-selling author, linguist and Columbia University professor John McWhorter doesn’t shy away from controversy and isn’t afraid to offend people.  Take,…

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Debbie Wasserman Schultz defends decision to run for re-election in FL-20 after redistricting
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz defends decision to run for re-election in FL-20 after redistricting

The district encompasses the heart of Broward County's Black community and has been represented by Black leaders for years. Source link

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This year could produce the largest loss of Black political representation ever. Here’s why
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This year could produce the largest loss of Black political representation ever. Here’s why

Summary Republican-controlled Southern states are moving to eliminate congressional districts currently held by Black Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms. The redistricting push could erase…

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Marker remembering lost Black residents of Gwynn’s Island sparks battle in Virginia
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Marker remembering lost Black residents of Gwynn’s Island sparks battle in Virginia

MATHEWS COUNTY, Va. — It was Christmas Eve 1915, and the little country store was crowded with watermen trading stories and sipping something strong. A…

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Congressional Black Caucus opposes bipartisan bill for college athletes' compensation

… Black communities are willing to speak out when Black political power is under attack. … Our local news and information is available for the…

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Protester pulls knife on Tom Steyer staffer at LA campaign event — as wild video shows angry activists confronting billionaire
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Protester pulls knife on Tom Steyer staffer at LA campaign event — as wild video shows angry activists confronting billionaire

A protester at a Los Angeles campaign event hosted by California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer pulled a knife on his staff — as angry agitators…

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People’s Organization for Progress to Host Forum on Voting Rights in Montclair
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People’s Organization for Progress to Host Forum on Voting Rights in Montclair

A forum examining voting rights, racism and the political climate facing Black Americans will be held later this month in Montclair. The event, titled “The…

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BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek to Identify Suspects in Larceny Incident at the Prudential Center – Boston Police Department
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BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek to Identify Suspects in Larceny Incident at the Prudential Center – Boston Police Department

Detectives assigned to District D-4 (South End/Back Bay) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the individuals pictured in connection with a larceny that occurred…

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United Baptist Missionary Convention marks 100 years of faith, fellowship and community service
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United Baptist Missionary Convention marks 100 years of faith, fellowship and community service

By Victoria Mejicanos AFRO Staff Writer vmejicanos@afro.com  The United Baptist Missionary Convention (UBMC) of the State of Maryland celebrated its 100th anniversary May 22, at the Sheraton,…

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