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CBS News and BET Announce Launch Date for Original News Series ‘America in Black’

BET and CBS News have joined forces to develop a new series called America In Black. According to Variety, the series will “prioritize programming efforts that reflect the people, issues and…

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Brett Favre Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Shannon Sharpe, Pat McAfee

Former NFL quarterback and University of Southern Mississippi graduate Brett Favre has filed a defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe of FOX Sports, Pat McAfee and Mississippi auditor Shad White. Favre…

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City Of Jackson Preparing To Exist Without Clean Water Periodically For Up To Ten Years As Crisis Persists

Organizers in Jackson, Mississippi are calling on states for resources and aid as the water crisis continues. Over the past five months, the Pearl River crested, resulting in the demise…

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Shelby County To Investigate Previous Cases Handled By Officers Involved In Tyre Nichols Death

The U.S. Department of Justice is not the only law enforcement organization looking into the actions of the officers involved in the death of Tyre Nichols. Shelby County District Attorney…

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Congressional Black Caucus Endorses Julie Su For Labor Secretary

On Tuesday, multiple outlets highlighted Marty Walsh’s decision to step away from the Biden administration and become the executive director of the NHL Players’ Association. In his absence, Deputy Labor…

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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Staff Drops To Zero Following Latest Firing

There is trouble on Capitol Hill! On Thursday, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán fired the organization’s executive director, Jacky Usyk. Usyk is not the first member…

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Jack & Jill Of America Foundation Donates $445,000 To Black Community Based Initiatives

Celebrating its 55th anniversary, the Jack & Jill of America Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to improving marginalized communities. To achieve their ultimate goal of building healthier, vibrant Black communities,…

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