NEW YORK (AP) — Kendrick Lamar called out rappers by name in his infamous “Control” verse released in 2013, but the internet is playing the guessing game about his target in a new song. FILE – In this Oct. 1, 2016 file photo, Kendrick Lamar performs on the second day of the Austin City Limits […]
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Kentucky Too Much for UCLA
Freshman guard De’Aaron Fox scored a game-high 39 points to lead the No. 2 seed Kentucky Wildcats to a win over the No. 3 seed UCLA Bruins in the South Region semifinals on March 24 in Memphis, Tenn. Kentucky (32-5) advances on to the Elite Eight for the 39th time in school history and sixth […]
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Trump Delivers His News: “We Pulled It”
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump went old school on Friday, calling reporters from The Washington Post and The New York Times to announce that he had ordered a bill to repeal and replace Obamacare pulled from consideration in the House when it became clear there weren’t enough votes for passage. President Donald Trump […]
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London Attacker Cheerful, Joking on Eve of Deadly Rampage
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Long before his short stints in jail turned into years behind bars, Khalid Masood was known as Adrian Elms, with a reputation for drinking and an unpredictable temper. This is an undated photo released by the Metropolitan Police of Khalid Masood. Authorities identified Masood, a 52-year-old Briton as the man who […]
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Arkansas Inmates Make Longshot Bid to Avoid Double Execution
VARNER, Ark. (AP) — Two Arkansas inmates scheduled for back-to-back lethal injections next month asked the parole board Friday to spare their lives, a longshot bid as the state prepares for an unprecedented four nights of double executions over a 10-day period. While Texas has executed eight people in a month — twice in 1997 […]
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Howard Students Demand White Professor’s Ouster over Mock Slave Auction
A group of Howard University students are demanding a White professor’s resignation after he put on a mock slave auction during his lecture on Frederick Douglass’ slave narratives. WTTG-TV reports that on March 9, the professor used one of two Black men in the class to illustrate how sellers examined slaves before they were sold […]
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Who is That Black Woman Behind Gorsuch at His Nomination Hearing?
As Americans watched the U.S. Senate confirmation hearing of U.S. associate Supreme Court justice nominee Neil Gorsuch, many wondered who the well-dressed, good-looking young Black woman sitting behind him was. It was later revealed that the woman was Mary Elizabeth Taylor, the Trump administration’s deputy director of nominations, who worked with Gorsuch’s confirmation team in […]
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SCOTUS Nominee Neil Gorsuch and the Conservative Agenda
It is with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate that will determine if Judge Neil McGill Gorsuch ascends to this nation’s highest Court. The seat was left vacant with the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. While Merrick Garland, the nominee of President Barack Obama, was passed over by a Republican-controlled Judiciary Committee, the […]
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Why Not Artist?
Several artists last week touted the influence Howard University and their peers have had on shaping their long, storied careers. At the same time, some wondered why society doesn’t embrace them as just artists – as opposed to “Black artists.” Several Black artists talked about the influence of Howard University on their careers. (Courtesy Photo) […]
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TRAIL OF TEARS
TriceEdneyWireService — Although it’s no simple task and difficult to do, most who are keenly observant of or listen closely to Donald Trump will recognize that he is a fan of President Andrew Jackson. If “fan” is over-zealous, it can be said that Jackson is inspirational to his current successor in The Office. After all, […]
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Gonzaga Survives West Virginia to Reach Elite Eight
Senior guard Jordan Mathews tied for a team-high 13 points, including a game-deciding three-pointer to help lead the No. 1 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs to a 61-58 win over the No. 4 seed West Virginia Mountaineers in the West Regional semifinals on March 23 in San Jose, Calif. The win sends Gonzaga (35-1) to the Elite […]
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Bail Reform Legislation Moves through Annapolis
Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland members, state officials and community leaders convened for a two-part meeting dedicated to delving into dueling bail reform bills. Del. Erek Barron, D-Prince George’s, introduced House Bill 1390, strongly supported by the Rev. Todd Yeary of the National Action Network; Del. Curt Anderson, D-Baltimore City, introduced House Bill 1215, strongly […]