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Mar- 2024 -14 March
House Passes Bill Banning TikTok in the United States
By Stacy M. Brown The United States House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to potentially ban TikTok, the viral video-sharing platform owned by a China-based company. The move highlights lawmakers’…
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13 March
NASA’s Math Whiz Katherine Johnson to be Inducted in Pioneer Hall of Fame During Women’s History Month
By Fred Outten Washington, DC – “Get the girl to check the numbers.” If she says the numbers are good, astronaut John Glenn told them, “then I’m ready to go!”…
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13 March
Orange County Public Schools crowns champion of inaugural regional Scripps Spelling Bee at Disney World
After 23 intense rounds of spelling prowess, Orange County Public Schools announces the top three students of its first regional Scripps Spelling Bee. Elvis Avetis, Discovery Middle School; Nathan Crabbendam,…
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13 March
60 Charges Filed Against Defendant Stephan Sterns
OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL — The State Attorney’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit filed a 60-count information against defendant Stephan Sterns, the person associated with the disappearance of 13-year-old Madeline…
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12 March
Senate Leaders and Civil Rights Advocates Unite to Reinforce Voting Protections
By Stacy M. Brown In a press briefing on Thursday, February 29, Senate leaders, alongside civil rights advocates, announced the reintroduction of S.4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement…
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12 March
GOP Leaders Adjourn Session After Blocking Action on Florida’s Right to Contraception Act
By Mark McCullough allahassee, FL – As the legislative session wrapped up last week in Florida, it leaves behind a mixed legacy of both wins and obstacles in the pursuit…
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10 March
National Urban League Unveils 2024 State of Black America Report: A Deep Dive into Complex Realities and Persistent Disparities
The National Urban League has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 State of Black America Report, a comprehensive benchmark and thought leadership document offering profound insights into racial equality in the United…
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9 March
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Affirms Biden’s Vision Amidst GOP Opposition
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Biden strategically drove a wedge – if not a stake – through the heart of the MAGA-dominated Republican Party during…
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6 March
The City of Orlando Plans to Expand its Community Violence Intervention Initiative
On Monday, the Orlando City Council will consider the expansion of the Community Violence Intervention (CVI) initiative thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Office of Justice. The grant…
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3 March
Exciting new playground is now open
BY: LINDA Y WALTERS In what will undoubtedly be named the newest and most amazing luxury resort here in Orlando, Evermore opened its doors in January 2024. This fantastic getaway…
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