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
TheGrio launches Café Mocha TV
Café Mocha, the nationally syndicated radio show dedicated to women of color, has launched the innovative lifestyle destination series Café Mocha TV on theGrio Television …
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ most astounding film of year
It’s more than you can possibly imagine. A fantasy world so vivid and real it commands your full attention for 3 hours 12 minutes. And …
Business
BLACK COLLEGE, PAPA JOHN’S BLAME EACH OTHER OVER LOST FUNDS
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – A $1 million donation by the disgraced founder of Papa John’s pizza to a historically black college has prompted the school …
AIR FORCE AWARDS FIU $4.82 MILLION TO PROPEL RESEARCH ON ORIGAMI ANTENNAS
MIAMI – The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) has awarded FIU an additional $4.82 million to expand its groundbreaking research on origami antennas. …
Enact Payday Loan Rules
For payday loan borrowers and consumer and civil rights activists, this August 19 was supposed to be the end of payday lending’s nearly inevitable debt …
Technology
Harvard announces computer data breach
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) _ Harvard University is investigating a security breach into its data systems. The Ivy League school announced Wednesday that the intrusion into …
SUVs, muscle cars help auto industry maintain momentum
DETROIT (AP) _ Americans again bought vehicles that sit up high and come loaded with features like backup cameras and smartphone capabilities in June. Horsepower …
Education
Commissioner’s internship program readies students for next level
MIAMI – Kiara Finlay able to take the first step towards becoming an attorney, judge, and ultimately a U.S. Supreme Court Justice by completing an …
COLLEGE EMPLOYEE ON LEAVE FOR CALLING COPS ON BLACK STUDENT
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (AP) _ A Massachusetts college employee who called campus police to investigate a black student eating her lunch in a common room has …
Student diversion programs successful
Broward County schools superintendent, Robert W. Runcie. PHOTO COURTESY OF BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. – The school district …
Sports
Heat aren’t rushing to close the books on this season
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and player Josh Richardson PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) – The NBA draft …
Sergio Garcia wins the Masters-dons green jacket
PHOTO COURTESY OF THESCORE.COM Associated Press AUGUSTA, Ga. — Sergio Garcia tugged the lapel of his green jacket with both hands, proud of his prize …
Female athletes get a trio of wins in equality fight
A girl’s soccer team. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer In a matter of days, female athletes around the globe scored …
