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Happy Loving Day Interracial Marriage Legalized 54 Years Ago

By Kim SoMajor / June 12, 2021

54 years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized interracial marriage. It’s officially Loving Day. On June 12, 1967, the...

Nigerian Government “Indefinitely” Suspends Twitter

By Dylan Kemp / June 5, 2021

According to a statement released by the Ministry of Information and Culture, the Nigerian Government has "indefinitely" suspended Twitter. "The...

REFORM Alliance Passes New Transformative Law in Georgia to Bolster State with Highest Number of People on Probation

By Shawn Grant / May 10, 2021

The REFORM Alliances has passed legislative bill SB 105 in GEorgia, which will impact the state that has the most...

Donald Trump Banned From Twitter Again

By Mira B / May 6, 2021

At this point, Donald Trump may have to just give it up. The former President of the United States of...

Department Of Justice Launches Probe Into Louisville’s Police Practices In Wake Of Breonna Taylor’s Death

By Jason Cordner / April 27, 2021

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced today that the Department of Justice has opened a pattern or practice investigation into...

Senate Leader Schumer Wants Cannabis To Be Decriminalized Federally by 4/20 Next Year

By Sentwali Holder / April 20, 2021

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is all in on 4/20 and it’s fitting today, he has reaffirmed his stance to...

[WATCH] Two Depressed Brothers Murder Entire Family And Claim ‘Gun Control In US Is A Joke’

By courtneyb / April 19, 2021

Bangladeshi brothers 19-year-old Farhan Towhid and 21-year-old Tanvir Towhid allegedly killed their family after struggling with mental illness for years.Farhan,...

Happy Loving Day Interracial Marriage Legalized 54 Years Ago

Kim SoMajor

June 12, 2021

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54 years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized interracial marriage. It’s officially Loving Day. On June 12, 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of a young couple, Mildred Jeter Lo... Read Article

Nigerian Government “Indefinitely” Suspends Twitter

Dylan Kemp

June 5, 2021

Politics

According to a statement released by the Ministry of Information and Culture, the Nigerian Government has "indefinitely" suspended Twitter. "The Federal Government has suspended, indefinitely, the operatio... Read Article

REFORM Alliance Passes New Transformative Law in Georgia to Bolster State with Highest Number of People on Probation

Shawn Grant

May 10, 2021

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The REFORM Alliances has passed legislative bill SB 105 in GEorgia, which will impact the state that has the most people on probation. Effective July 1, 2021, SB 105 will allow courts to terminate probation... Read Article

Donald Trump Banned From Twitter Again

Mira B

May 6, 2021

Politics

At this point, Donald Trump may have to just give it up. The former President of the United States of America is being forced to cut his ties with social media after being banned from several platforms. Do... Read Article

Department Of Justice Launches Probe Into Louisville’s Police Practices In Wake Of Breonna Taylor’s Death

Jason Cordner

April 27, 2021

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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced today that the Department of Justice has opened a pattern or practice investigation into the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government and the Louisville Metro ... Read Article

Senate Leader Schumer Wants Cannabis To Be Decriminalized Federally by 4/20 Next Year

Sentwali Holder

April 20, 2021

Politics, Politics

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is all in on 4/20 and it’s fitting today, he has reaffirmed his stance to legalize and decriminalize marijuana federally, by 4/20, next year! The staunch democratic senator... Read Article

[WATCH] Two Depressed Brothers Murder Entire Family And Claim ‘Gun Control In US Is A Joke’

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April 19, 2021

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Bangladeshi brothers 19-year-old Farhan Towhid and 21-year-old Tanvir Towhid allegedly killed their family after struggling with mental illness for years.Farhan, specifically, suffered from depression since he... Read Article

Joe Biden Announces Withdrawal of Troops from Afghanistan

Shawn Grant

April 15, 2021

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After two decades in the middle east, President Joe Biden announced the United States will withdraw all American troops from Afghanistan by September 11. Troops have been present in the nation since October... Read Article

Michael Rubin and Meek Mill’s REFORM Alliance Hit Legislative Victory in Virginia

Shawn Grant

April 13, 2021

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The REFORM Alliance has stacked another win. The latest legislative victory occurred in Virginia and is a collaborative effort with Justice Forward VA, American Conservative Union, and Faith and Freedom. With ... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: MLB Pulls All-Star Game Out Of Atlanta Due To Recent Change In Voting Law

Jason Cordner

April 5, 2021

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Major League Baseball has decided to pull the 2021 MLB All-Star game out of Atlanta. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred issued a statement announcing that the Midsummer Classic will be moved to a new city. He said t... Read Article

Phill Jackson Believes The Media Was Unfair To Him and Donald Trump

Jason Cordner

March 27, 2021

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Phil Jackson feels bad for Donald Trump. The former 11-time NBA champion head coach Jackson joined Coby Karl’s “The Curious Leader” podcast for an interview published on Thursday. Jackson cited ... Read Article

President Biden Expected to Nominate First Black U.S. Attorney for Manhattan

Shawn Grant

March 25, 2021

Politics

President Joe Biden is nominating veteran federal prosecutor Damian Williams to be U.S. attorney for Manhattan. Williams would become the first Black person to lead the nation's highest-profile outpost of the ... Read Article

Hakeem Jeffries and Cory Booker Introduce EQUAL Act to Change Sentencing Disparity

Shawn Grant

March 22, 2021

Politics, Politics

Hakeem Jeffries is working alongside Cory Booker to end the sentencing disparity. The two have introduced the EQUAL Act, which targets to eliminate the difference between crack and powder cocaine sentencing. ... Read Article

Protecting Our Crowns: More States Signing the Crown Act into Law

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March 15, 2021

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Words by: Michelle Dartez The CROWN Act, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair,” is “a law that bans hair discrimination based on race, which is the denial of employment an... Read Article

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts Says Cannabis Legalization Will “Kill Your Kids”

Milca P.

March 13, 2021

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In Nebraska, the legalization of cannabis is currently a bill on the docket of legislators, but the state's governor is vehemently opposed. In a recent press conference, GOP leader Pete Ricketts went into g... Read Article

U.S. House of Representatives Approve $2,000 Stimulus Check, Bill Moves to Senate

Congress Pass $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Bill Including $1,400 Stimulus Checks

Miss2Bees

March 11, 2021

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Congress finally came to an agreement and the American people are one step closer to receiving their stimulus checks. Congress passed a massive $1.9 trillion stimulus bill which includes $1,400 stimulus che... Read Article

Donald Trump Reportedly Teases 2024 Presidential Run at CPAC

Miss2Bees

March 1, 2021

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The Democrats wanted to impeach Donald Trump after he left office to prevent a possible third Presidential run in 2024. Donald Trump may be banned from social media but he's still going to say wha... Read Article

NY Gov. Cuomo Accused of Sexual Harassment By Another Former Aide

Sha Be Allah

March 1, 2021

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According to a report from The New York Times, another former aide of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has accused him of sexual harassment. 25-year-old Charlotte Bennett revealed she was harassed by Cuomo in... Read Article

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Texas Temporarily Bans Utility Companies From Billing Customers for Non-Payment After Winter-Storm

Nailah Spencer

February 23, 2021

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After a week of subfreezing temperatures, the Public Utility Commission of Texas met Sunday to issue a moratorium for energy companies to halt power disconnections for nonpayment. Additionally, the Texas PUC i... Read Article

Poll Reveals Almost Half of Republicans Would Leave GOP for Trump Political Party

Dylan Kemp

February 22, 2021

Politics

A new poll shows that a large number, but not a majority, of Republicans, would leave the GOP and join a Donald Trump-founded political party. According to the USA Today/Suffolk University poll, 46% of Re... Read Article