News Archive
Older news and wire briefs, kept for reference.
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8 Gubernatorial Candidates Could Reshape The Executive Pipeline
For a nation that has elected thousands of governors, only three Black men have ever won the office. However, that number could change significantly this November. According to the Associated…
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Tommy Davidson on ‘The Varnell Hill Show’ Taking 7 Years, the ‘In Living Color’ Skit That Wouldn’t Fly Today, and the One Comedian Who Makes Him Laugh
Funnyman Tommy Davidson has spent decades making audiences laugh with raw, unfiltered jokes that might not survive today’s comedy climate. From “In Living Color” to […] Tommy Davidson on ‘The Varnell Hill Show’ Taking…
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‘He is Not a Murderer’: Elon Musk Demands Derek Chauvin’s Release as George Floyd’s Killer Launches New Appeal, and $36K Fundraiser Surges
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is calling for the release of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd. Musk’s comments came […] ‘He is Not a Murderer’: Elon Musk Demands…
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‘It’s Still Her Body’: Surrogacy Expert Reveals Parents’ Worst Fear as Baby at Center of Landmark Custody Fight Now Has Two Names
Baby Gabriel/Rumi is just over a week old but is already at the center of a multistate custody dispute between the surrogate who gave birth […] ‘It’s Still Her Body’: Surrogacy Expert Reveals Parents’…
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‘I Didn’t Know the Proper Term’: White Man’s Excuse Falls Flat After Calling Mixed-Race Kids ‘Colored’ to Their Own Grandmother in Viral TikTok
When Jodi Doyle heard a neighbor refer to her mixed-race grandchildren as “colored kids,” she was unprepared for the flood of anger that swept over […] ‘I Didn’t Know the Proper Term’: White Man’s…
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‘This is Crazy!’: Keith Lee Steps in as Thousands in Gary, Indiana Remain in the Dark After Another Blow to Power Efforts
Social media influencer Keith Lee is heading to Gary, Indiana, as residents face another weekend without power and local food resources struggle to keep up […] ‘This is Crazy!’: Keith Lee Steps in as…
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‘Really Again?’: Monica Lewinsky Admits She Keeps Making the ‘Same Mistake’ 30 Years After the Bill Clinton Scandal That Nearly Ended Her Career
Monica Lewinsky might still be on the hunt for her better half, but her type might not be doing her any favors. Lewinsky’s world blew […] ‘Really Again?’: Monica Lewinsky Admits She Keeps Making…
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Meet Willy T. Ribbs, The Black Race Car Driver Who Broke The Indy 500 Color Barrier
In the 102-year history of the Indianapolis 500, Willy T. Ribbs and George Mack are the only two African Americans to have ever circled the Indy Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval. Ribbs returned to Indianapolis…
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‘Keep Your Hands to Yourself’: Black Road Worker Squares Up Against Impatient White Driver in Wild Drag-Out Fight, Then Gets Right Back to Work
A fight broke out between a Black road worker and a white Mississippi driver who allegedly didn’t want to follow directions. Ashylee Neely said she […] ‘Keep Your Hands to Yourself’: Black Road Worker…
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NAACP Launches Health Equity Map That Tracks How Race And Zip Codes Impact Quality Of Life
Where you live can determine how quickly you reach a hospital, whether fresh food is within easy reach, and even the quality of the water coming from your tap. Now,…