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Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Passes at 84

February 17, 2026 Staff 0

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, one of the most visible figures in the American civil rights movement and a two-time Democratic presidential contender, passed Tuesday morning at the age of 84. Jackson died peacefully surrounded by […]

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Bi-Partisan Outrage Grows After Trump Posts Video of Obamas as Primate

February 6, 2026 Staff 0

WASHINGTON — A social media post by President Donald Trump showing former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama depicted as monkeys has sparked widespread outrage across the political spectrum and renewed debate […]

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Don Lemon Made the Headlines, but Georgia Fort’s Arrest Shows No Journalist Is Safe

February 3, 2026 Staff 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Don Lemon, a veteran broadcaster and longtime critic of President Donald Trump, was arrested late Thursday night in Los Angeles after livestreaming an anti-ICE demonstration connected to a January protest at a […]

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New SNAP Work Requirements Now in Effect Threatening Recipient Eligibility

February 2, 2026 Staff 0

New work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program went into effect Feb. 1, threatening benefits for hundreds of thousands of Floridians. Adults aged 18 to 64 without dependents under age 14 will be required […]

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Black History Month Marks 100 Years Amid Renewed Debates Over Race, History and Education

February 1, 2026 Staff 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Black History Month marks its 100th anniversary this February, reaching the century mark at a time when how America teaches, funds and talks about Black history is once again at the center […]

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From Rhetoric to Assaults, Black Members of Congress Face Escalating Threats

January 29, 2026 Staff 0

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus have been the targets of a string of disturbing incidents in recent weeks, ranging from physical assaults to racially charged rhetoric and threats, underscoring growing polarization and violence directed […]

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AND STILL WE RISE: Spelman Grad Named CEO of Sams Club

January 22, 2026 Staff 0

by Sylvia Perry Just in time for Black History Month, Latriece Watkins, a longtime Walmart executive, has been named president and chief executive officer of Sam’s Club, effective Feb. 1, in a leadership reshuffle announced […]

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Is the Caribbean the New Dumping Ground of the U.S.?

January 21, 2026 Staff 0

By Sylvia Perry In the past week, a string of Caribbean governments announced or advanced talks with Washington to accept U.S. deportees who have not committed violent crimes — including people whose stays in the […]

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Virginia’s Historic Swearing-In Highlights Trends That Could Shape Florida and the Midterms

January 19, 2026 Staff 0

  by Sylvia Perry RICHMOND, Va. — As the despot actions of the Commander in Chief are witnessed around the world, Virginia’s voters had other ideas. Once the capital of the confederacy, their electorate has put […]

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President Almost Makes History Again as the First Administration NOT to Acknowledge MLK Day

January 19, 2026 Staff 0

**** Please note the White House sent out a proclamation regarding MLK Day at 8:15 PM By Sylvia Perry As the nation marked the 40th federal observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, […]

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