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As Trump Attempts to Minimize Slavery, Book Details the Consequences of the Transatlantic Slave Trade
In a surprising announcement, Howard University President Ben Vinson III, 55, will leave his position as Howard University’s 18th President. Vinson’s departure comes at a usual time: The start of the academic year. “We understand that this news may be surprising to some, coming at the start of the academic year,” said Leslie Hale, Howard University Board of Trustees chair, on a video posted on Howard University’s website.
Sisters Network® Inc., the nation’s pioneer and leading Black-led national breast cancer survivorship organization, is bringing the 2025 National Black Breast Cancer Summit back to Houston, Texas, October 3–5, 2025.
As measles surged in Texas early this year, the Trump administration’s actions sowed fear and confusion among CDC scientists that kept them from performing the agency’s most critical function — emergency response — when it mattered most, an investigation from KFF Health News shows.
Michael Jackson’s birthday isn’t just another date for fans. It’s a moment when the world collectively stops to remember a man whose music still draws tens of millions of listeners every month, whose humanitarian work reached into hospital wards and classrooms around the globe, and whose estate has become the most successful in entertainment history.
facebooktwitterinstagram The Dodgers are heating up at the right time. After wrapping up the weekend with a win, Los Angeles rolled into a three-game win
facebooktwitterinstagram Several California high school standouts made their mark on college football fields across the country this past weekend. Jaylon Daniels Lawndale High and the Jayhawks’
facebooktwitterinstagram The Los Angeles Chargers closed out their preseason with a 30-23 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, highlighted by the return of quarterback Trey
facebooktwitterinstagram The Los Angeles Rams closed out their preseason with a tough 19-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns, capped by Andre Szmyt’s 37-yard game-winning field
facebooktwitterinstagram Highlights from the thrilling matchup at SoFi Stadium include a 66-yard punt return touchdown by Chargers’ Luke Grimm (37), Rams QB Stetson Bennett (13)
Donald Trump’s administration has intensified its takeover of the Smithsonian Institution, advancing an agenda that historians and civil rights leaders say is rooted in racism and political censorship. Under the guise of “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” Trump’s March executive order placed Vice President J.D. Vance in charge of purging Smithsonian exhibitions of what the White House calls “divisive” narratives, targeting especially those that address race, slavery, and systemic injustice.
A federal agent fired at a moving vehicle in Southern California after the driver refused to roll down his window during an immigration stop and sped off, the Department of Homeland Security said.
The Trump administration is preparing to impose sweeping cuts to Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a program that provides a lifeline for the nation’s poorest seniors, children, and severely disabled adults.
facebooktwitterinstagram Republicans in Texas, on orders from President Donald Trump, are now closer to approving a new congressional map that would eliminate five seats’ Democrats
The State Assembly and Senate must act on several priority bills that California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) members authored within the next two weeks if they are to become law.
As kids are back at school and eager to get to know their new teachers, many families may still be trying to squeeze in some of the last details to be sure their kids are ready to succeed in their new school year. A few important details for parents to also check in on are their children’s mental and physical well-being.
At the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom and top California Democratic leaders unveiled a plan to authorize a special election for new congressional district maps in response to President Donald Trump’s push for partisan gerrymandering in Texas and other states to benefit House Republicans in next year’s midterm elections.
Facial recognition technology is now in use for security screening at some of the nation’s busiest airports, with TSA’s PreCheck Touchless ID available at 15 locations including Chicago O’Hare, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Atlanta, New York’s JFK and LaGuardia, Los Angeles, Newark, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, and Ronald Reagan Washington National. The system allows enrolled TSA PreCheck travelers with valid passports to verify their identity with a quick photo instead of a physical ID. TSA says the images are deleted within 24 hours of a flight and are not used for law enforcement or surveillance. If biometric matching fails, passengers must present a physical ID, and those who opt out receive the same screening position.
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