Democrats Should Lead by Example on Gerrymandering
By Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel Redistricting has once again pushed the nation to a crossroads, and Virginia Democrats now find themselves at the center …
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US Supreme Court permits California congressional districts that favor Democrats
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Governor Candidate James Fishback Vows to Prosecute Jeffrey Epstein’s Co-Conspirators
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Clintons wil testify to avoid House’s threat of contempt in Jeffrey Epstein probe
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Museum of Graffiti Opens Studios in Wynwood
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68th GRAMMY: Kendrick Lamar wins most awards, Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year
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Saks Global Company winds down majority of off-price operations
NEW YORK – Saks Global Enterprises LLC a leading luxury retail company, today announced strategic actions to wind down the majority of its off-price operations, …
Health and Wellness
Algorithms to assess stroke risk are markedly worse for Black Americans
Durham N.C. – Current medical standards for accessing stroke risk perform worse for Black Americans than they do for white Americans, potentially creating a self-perpetuating …
Dolphins commit to Tagovailoa, looking to build on 2022 season
Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP) – Dolphins general manager Chris Grier quoted Hall of Famer Bill Parcells when describing Miami’s 2022 season, in which the team …
Business
Uber buys Postmates in $2.65 billion all-stock deal
Silver Spring, Md. (AP) – Uber finally got its food delivery company, acquiring Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal, the ride-hailing giant confirmed Monday. …
Report: 40,000 cruise ship workers still trapped at sea indefinitely
Miami (AP) – More than 40,000 cruise ship workers are still stuck at sea because of concerns about the coronavirus. The Miami Herald reports that …
Rappler case highlights decline of press freedoms globally
New York (AP) – The conviction of two Philippine journalists for libel is a blow to press freedom and comes as media watchdogs track declines …
Technology
Google tests driverless cars in Austin _ with safety drivers
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ Google Inc. has selected Texas as the latest testing site for its self-driving car project, the company announced Tuesday. A modified …
Honda chief: Product development needs more time for quality
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) _ To illustrate his vision for a turnaround at recall-slammed Honda, Takahiro Hachigo, the new chief executive, …
Education
ihustle4change awards youth
PHOTO COURTESY OF IHUSTLE4CHANGE FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A Fort Lauderdale non-profit with the mission to help bring joy, education and opportunity by opening the …
Delta Foundation & DST Sorority host ‘Swingin’ with Style Golf Tournament’
PLANTATION, Fla. – In an event that could be called golfing with a purpose, the non-profit Delta Education and Life Development Foundation, Inc. (DELDF) is …
Alumni demands result in four board resignations at Bethune Cookman
PHOTO COURTESY OF HBCU DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The alumni association of one of Florida’s best-known historically black universities is asking for the resignation of …
Sports
Russell Westbrook wins NBA MVP
Russell Westbrook at the microphone PHOTO COURTESY OF KFOR.COM By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Russell Westbrook moved past Oscar Robertson …
Serena Williams: No interest in McEnroe’s self promotion
John McEnroe, at 56, believes he can beat Serena Williams. PHOTO COURTESY OF URBAN INTELLECTUALS Associated Press Serena Williams has no interest in John McEnroe’s …
Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant look to build a Warriors Dynasty
Stephen Curry PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By JANIE MCCAULEY AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry tucked a celebratory cigar into his right sock …
