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I’m A Star Teens Take on D.C.

October 11, 2024 admin 0

Twenty-five student leaders from the I’m A Star Foundation recently traveled to Washington, DC, to address pressing issues related to youth mental health and suicide. Speaking at both the White House and the U.S. Department […]

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Concerned About Democracy in 2024? Your School Board Could Hold the Key 

October 7, 2024 admin 0

By Ethan Ashley | Education has always been a contentious issue, but as we approach the 2024 elections, it’s become ground zero for broader cultural and political clashes. Book bans targeting diverse and inclusive materials are on the […]

National

Governor Wes Moore of Maryland, Black Leaders in NC Highlight Support for Vice President Harris, Slam Trump’s Project 2025 Agenda

October 1, 2024 admin 0

On Sunday, Governor Wes Moore of Maryland, State Rep. Zack Hawkins, Raleigh Councilmember Corey Branch, North Carolina Central University senior Devin Freeman, business owner and southeast Raleigh native James Montague and other community leaders held a […]

Political

Former Florida House Minority Leader and Current Miami-Dade Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee Calls for 500,000 More Voters to Help Florida Secure Vital Federal Resources

September 24, 2024 admin 0

Studies by institutions such as the Brookings Institution and Pew Research Center consistently show a strong link between voter engagement and federal funding. Areas with higher voter turnout receive more attention from federal policymakers, often […]

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NAACP Unveils Fresh Data Targeting 14.5 Million Black Voters

September 16, 2024 admin 0

NAACP President & CEO: “Make no mistake, our lives depend on our votes.”  | WASHINGTON – Today, during a press briefing, the NAACP unveiled its first round of polling results outlining the attitudes and issue priorities of millions of […]

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Lawmakers Face September 30 Deadline to Avoid Government Shutdown

September 13, 2024 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By  Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent | @StacyBrownMedia At the heart of Congress’s immediate challenge is securing a funding bill to keep the government operational. With an unlikely […]

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Florida Supreme Court Decision Could Eliminate Minority Voter protections Across the State

September 13, 2024 admin 0

Florida Supreme Court justices indicated on Thursday that an anti-gerrymandering amendment in the Florida Constitution may contradict the U.S. Constitution, favoring the argument the state has used to defend quashing a former Black Congressional District […]

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Reproductive Rights Tour Bus Waltzes Into Duval County

September 11, 2024 admin 0

The Harris-Walz campaign kicked off its “Fighting for Reproductive Freedom” bus tour in Florida for their second stop in Jacksonville at IBEW Local 177 on Liberty Street.  Campaign representatives of the Harris-Walz campaign drove into […]

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System’s Role in Widening Racial Wealth Gap, Calls for Urgent Reforms

September 10, 2024 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent | StacyBrownMedia| The message from Color of Change and Americans for Tax Fairness is clear: America’s tax system is broken, and without immediate […]

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Vice President Harris Charts New Way Forward for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs To Innovate and Grow in an Opportunity Economy

September 4, 2024 admin 0

Plan would set goal of 25 million new small business applications; Plan would call for expanding the startup expense deduction from $5,000 to $50,000; Plan would cut red tape, including by making it easier for small businesses […]

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