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45 Months After January 6, DOJ Charges Over 1,500 Rioters

Sunday, October 6, 2024, marked 45 months since the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. As the Department of Justice pursues more than 1,500 individuals in connection with the…

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Biden-Harris Unveils Major New Steps to Curb Gun Violence

Over the next 110 days, federal agencies will collaborate to create guidance for schools that will make drills safer and more developmentally appropriate while also accommodating people with disabilities and…

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Pew Research Report Uncovers Racial and Political Disparities

While 85% of respondents expressed interest in understanding what local officials are doing to address crime, only 22% said it is easy to obtain this information. This disconnects between public…

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LeBron James Family Foundation Inspires a Blueprint for Community Empowerment

“What I’ve learned through our foundation is that helping your community is probably one of the most important jobs you can have,” said Gloria James.

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The Obamas Rock Democratic Convention in Chicago

“This country has a chance to elect someone who’s spent her whole life trying to give people the same chances America gave her,” Obama said.

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Biden-Harris Campaign Energized by Weekend of Action Following Sleepy Debate

A “Weekend of Action” mobilization blitz with over 1,500 events held across crucial battleground states marked the surge in momentum. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia…

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NNPA 2024 Convention in Baltimore Breaks New Ground

Written by Stacy M. Brown   The 2024 convention began with the unveiling the “Marylanders Cry Freedom, Civil Rights at Home and Abroad” exhibit at Baltimore City Hall, which celebrated…

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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Faces the Battle of Her Life

The stalwart Texas representative is facing the battle of her life after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee…

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Study Reveals Officer-Involved Killings of Unarmed Black Individuals Linked to Adverse Sleep Outcomes in Black Community

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The central inquiry of the study focused on whether officer-involved killings of unarmed Black individuals are associated with adverse sleep…

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DOJ Finds Unconstitutional Practices in Lexington, Mississippi Police Department

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that the Lexington Police Department in Mississippi, situated in one of the nation’s…

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