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Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, 30, Dead after Fall from NYC Building - The Washington Informer
Cheslie Kryst, who won the 2019 Miss USA pageant and worked as a correspondent for the entertainment news television show "Extra," was found dead Sunday after falling from a high-rise apartment building in New York City, authorities said. She was 30. The post Former Miss USA Che
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Biden Fed Pick Lisa Cook Would Be First Black Woman to Serve on Board - The Washington Informer
President Joe Biden on Friday announced the nominations of three individuals to serve on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, including Lisa D. Cook, a professor of economics and international relations at Michigan State University. The post Biden Fed Pick Lisa Cook Would B
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IN MEMORIAM: Madeleine Albright, First Female U.S. Secretary of State, Dies at 84 | Post News Group
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Albright would make her mark in the political sphere by advising Sen. Walter Mondale, Gov. Michael Dukakis, and President Bill Clinton. Under Clinton, she became U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and then secretary of state. She cherished her kinship with fellow secretaries of
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Black unemployment rate improves amid historic Jobs Report - African American News and Issues
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent America – and most notably Black America – is back to work, declared President Joe Biden as he announced one of the most robust job reports in modern times. “History has been made here,” the president declared. The economy created
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Remembering Martin Luther King Jr., 54 Years Later
On April 4, 1968, an assassin's bullet ended the dynamic life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the age of 39. The post Remembering Martin Luther King Jr., 54 Years Later appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Grammy Awards Show Canceled, Officials Cite Omicron Variant as Reason
“After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners, the Recording Academy and CBS have postponed the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards Show,” the Academy and CBS officials wrote in a statement on Wednesday, January
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Oakland Post: We'll Keep Our Streak of On-Time Publications Despite Burglary
When he purchased the Oakland Post in 2004, Cobb immediately ordered an audit of the newspaper and determined never to miss a deadline. So it's little wonder that following a late-night break-in at the Post on Wednesday, he remained firm in his resolve. The post Oakland Post: We
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Chris Rock to Hit Stage Wednesday for First Time Since Will Smith Drama
Fans of Rock in Boston might get a front-row seat to an exclusive response as the comedian kicks off his “Ego Death Tour” on Wednesday night. The post Chris Rock to Hit Stage Wednesday for First Time Since Will Smith Drama appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Supreme Court Justice Jackson Proclaims: ‘We’ve Made It. All of Us’
By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA) - Two hundred and thirty-two years, 116 justices, 108 white men, six women, 2 Black men, and 1 Latinx […] The post Supreme Court Justice Jackson Proclaims: ‘We’ve Made It. All of Us’ appeared first on The Sac
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The Black Press of America Celebrates 195 Years of Pleading the Cause of African Descendants Everywhere | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — From Freedom’s Journal to the North Star to John Abbott’s Chicago Defender, African American-owned newspapers have sparked fires for truth and equality that have burned with the passion of fighting for freedom throughout history. Wednesday, March 16, 2022, marked the 195th
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Congress Passes $57 Billion Postal Reform Bill
By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia (NNPA) - Congress has passed the Postal Service Reform Act of 2021, bipartisan legislation lawmakers said would help the […] The post Congress Passes $57 Billion Postal Reform Bill appeared first on
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Renowned Journalist Askia Muhammad Has Died - Texas Metro News
By Stacy M. Brown Askia Muhammad, a renowned journalist, photographer, poet, and Black Press columnist, has died. “With deep sadness, the family of Askia Muhammad announces his passing of natural causes today at the age of 76,” WPFW-Radio in Washington, D.C., said in a statement. “A private service
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Reports Say Black News Channel Has Shut Down
By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA) - According to the Los Angeles Times, the Black News Channel, which launched just before the pandemic, has ceased […] The post Reports Say Black News Channel Has Shut Down appeared first on The Sacramento Obs
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COMMENTARY: The Seat of Privilege – Black Lives and the Friendly Skies - Garland Journal
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This commentary is about one seat on one flight. It is not about Delta Airlines (the organization), the oppressor (self-upgraded passenger), or the colluder (Debra, the flight attendant). However, this narrative replays every day in every boardroom, law firm, health
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Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court Nomination Moves to Full Senate for Vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday voted along party lines in an 11-11 split for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. The post Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court Nomination Moves to Full Senate for Vote appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Black Women, Civil Rights Groups Join Rallies for Jackson SCOTUS Confirmation
Several women-led groups held a rally in front of the Supreme Court on Monday to bolster support for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the high court ahead of her Senate confirmation hearings. The post Black Women, Civil Rights Groups Join Rallies for Jackson SCOTUS Co
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The Third Day of Confirmation Hearings Reveals Two Troubling Reasons GOP Senators Oppose Judge Jackson
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In questioning Judge Jackson, South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham continued the theme of his GOP colleagues, claiming the jurist is weak on crime—specifically regarding defendants charged in child pornography cases. Repeatedly interrupting Judge Jackson’s responses and
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President Biden Releases $5.8 Trillion Budget Proposal
By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA) - On Monday, March 28, President Joe Biden released his 2023 budget proposal that includes significant tax hikes on […] The post President Biden Releases $5.8 Trillion Budget Proposal appeared first on The Sa
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Vice President Kamala Harris Speaks to the Black Press of America | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — When the administration began, the pandemic had taken its toll on much of the country and the globe. Since taking office, Vice President Harris said more than 200 million Americans had received Covid vaccines, and 75 million have gotten booster shots. She noted the economic bounce
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VP Harris Releases Plan to Stop Bias in Home Appraisals
Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday unveiled an action plan to stop racial discrimination in the appraisal of home values. The post VP Harris Releases Plan to Stop Bias in Home Appraisals appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Virginia Republican Assistant Attorney General Resigns Amid January 6 Social Media Posts
NNPA NEWSWIRE — NBC News reported that, in the days following the riot, Miles retweeted a number of pro-Trump posts, including one shared a day before the House impeached Trump for inciting the
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FDA Authorizes 2nd COVID-19 Booster Shot for People Over 50
The Food and Drug Administration has granted permission for a second COVID-19 booster shot. The post FDA Authorizes 2nd COVID-19 Booster Shot for People Over 50 appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Manchin Says He'll Back Ketanji Brown Jackson's SCOTUS Nomination
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation as the next U.S. Supreme Court justice went from a strong hope to virtually factual with the commitment from Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on Friday. The post Manchin Says He'll Back Ketanji Brown Jackson's SCOTUS Nomination appeared firs
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Black Press Salutes President Biden’s Supreme Court Nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On Friday, February 25, President Joe Biden made Judge Jackson his choice to succeed Justice Stephen Breyer, who announced his retirement in January. “It’s because of Judge Brown Jackson’s experience in roles at all levels of the justice system, her character, and her legal
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FBI to Probe Bomb Threats Against HBCUs - The Washington Informer
The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force says it is investigating the dozens of bomb threats received by historically Black colleges and universities nationwide this week as "racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism and hate crimes." The post FBI to Probe Bomb Threats Agai
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Karine Jean-Pierre Personifies a Diverse, Committed and Confident White House | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Representation matters. We’ve seen that from the first day of this administration, the President signed an executive order to deal with racial inequity and making sure that we saw diversity and inclusion across the board in the federal government,” said White House Principal
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Democratic Sens. Manchin and Sinema Effectively Kill Voting Rights Bills - The Washington Informer
President Biden has whiffed in his attempts to persuade holdout Senate Democrats to go around or abolish the filibuster to get voting rights legislation through Congress. The post Democratic Sens. Manchin and Sinema Effectively Kill Voting Rights Bills appeared first on The Wash
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VP Harris: Struggle for Voting Rights Has Foreign Leaders Questioning Democracy in U.S. - The Washington Informer
Vice President Kamala Harris provided a message of hope while striking an encouraging tone during an exclusive meeting with the Black Press of America. The post VP Harris: Struggle for Voting Rights Has Foreign Leaders Questioning Democracy in U.S. appeared first on The Washingt
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Dushko Vulchev of Maine, Indicted for Federal Hate Crimes in Alleged Arson of Predominately Black Massachusetts Church
NNPA NEWSWIRE — According to court documents, during a search of Vulchev’s vehicle, multiple electronic storage devices containing images demonstrating Vulchev’s racial animus toward Black people, including a “White Lives Matter” mural and a photo of Adolf Hitler in a track suit were
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Vice President Kamala Harris to announce reforms to ease the burden of medical debt
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