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Black student athletes don’t owe the Democratic Party their futures as a down payment on the party’s overdue debts

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Today, the Justice Department released nearly thirty thousand pages from the Jeffery Epstein investigation, repeatedly referencing President Donald Trump. The files include tips, more allegations and flight logs showing Trump flew on Epstein’s jet several times.

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JUST IN: DNC Chairman Ken Martin won’t release a 2024 election report, citing potential “distractions”. Despite 300 interviews, findings will stay sealed, sparking debate on hindering party self-examination.

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What Happened!?: Black Voters and the Democratic Party's Reckoning
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Terence Crawford, the best boxer of this era announced his retirement at 38 with an undefeated 42-0 record
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🚨Kamala Harris is Getting Ready to Run for President in 2028

The former VP and Democratic presidential candidate is quietly preparing for another presidential run.

Harris has expanded her book tour, reworked her message, and leads 2028 polls despite party division.

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Michigan’s Head Coach Sherrone Moore was fired this week after an inappropriate staff relationship. Then, arrested for felony home invasion and stalking.

He’s now out on bond, facing court in January. His legacy is in turmoil.

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JUST IN: Senate passes bill to end the now-41-day government shutdown, sending it to the House for a final vote this week.

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Shutdown Fallout: Why the Senate’s ‘Fix‑It‑Fast’ Deal Could Deepen the Black Community’s Crisis

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Shutdown Fallout: Why the Senate’s ‘Fix‑It‑Fast’ Deal Could Deepen the Black Community’s Crisis

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Shutdown Fallout: Why the Senate’s ‘Fix‑It‑Fast’ Deal Could Deepen the Black Community’s Crisis

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Shutdown Fallout: Why the Senate’s ‘Fix‑It‑Fast’ Deal Could Deepen the Black Community’s Crisis

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Trey Reed, a Delta State University student, was found hanging from a tree on campus.

Police ruled it a suicide, but his family is seeking answers.

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump represents them, and Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp is funding an independent autopsy.

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Read our full coverage on Trump’s effort to fire the first Black woman appointed to Federal Reserve governor.
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JUST IN: Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Removal of Fed Governor, Lisa Cook

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Trump is shifting nearly $500 million in federal funding to HBCUs, a nearly 50% boost for HBCUs in 2025.

The money mostly comes from cuts to other minority-serving college programs, sparking debate over whether it’s a genuine investment or a political shuffle.

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Tramell Tillman became the first Black man to win an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Severance

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Trump is attempting to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, who is also America’s first Black woman on the Board.

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How AI Will Impact Black Workers

📉 24% of Black workers are in jobs with a 75% chance of automation.

⚠️ AI risks displacing 4.5M Black workers by 2030

Reskilling and inclusion are key to preventing widening racial disparities. The future of Black employment depends on it.

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Trump said Friday he’ll send the National Guard to address crime concerns in Memphis, Tennessee, his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities. - @AP

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The threats made against HBCUs cannot be swept aside.

The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI must act swiftly to fully investigate these threats and pursue the appropriate legal action against those responsible.

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🚨 Multiple HBCUs across the country are on lockdown for 'terroristic threats' today

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Southern University in Louisiana and Clark Atlanta University have also received threats: