By JESSE J. HOLLAND, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, Omarosa Manigault Newman stood at Donald Trump’s side, making her deeply unpopular with African-Americans who see her as a […]
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In Franklin’s Anthems, Women Heard an Empowering Message
By JOCELYN NOVECK, AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin never saw herself as a feminist heroine. That, she quipped, was Gloria Steinem’s role. But she leaves a […]
Queen of Soul Also Leaves a Powerful Civil Rights Legacy
By ERRIN HAINES WHACK, AP National Writer Aretha Franklin, who was born and rose to fame during the segregation era and went on to sing at the inauguration of the […]
In Uganda, a Pop Star Takes on a President, at His Peril
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA, Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — In his red beret and jumpsuit, the Ugandan pop star Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, better known as Bobi Wine, leads cheering campaigners down […]
‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin Dies at 76
By The Associated Press Aretha Franklin, the soul sensation who performed at many high-profile events such as the Super Bowl in 2005, died Aug. 16 at her home in Detroit. […]
Vigil Held at Detroit Church for Aretha Franklin
The Associated Press People are praying for Aretha Franklin in the Detroit church where her father was once a pastor. The special vigil at New Bethel Baptist Church began before […]
UMD Takes Responsibility for Mistakes in Jordan McNair’s Death
By The Associated Press The University of Maryland acknowledged August 15 that the football player who collapsed during practice and subsequently died did not receive proper medical care and the […]
AP Source: Aretha Franklin Is Seriously ill
By The Associated Press Aretha Franklin is seriously ill, according to a person close to the singer. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the person was […]
Rep. Ellison Denies Abuse Allegations from Ex-girlfriend
By Kyle Potter, The Associated Press Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison on Aug. 12 denied an allegation from an ex-girlfriend that he had once dragged her off a bed while screaming obscenities […]
Man Charged with Threatening to Lynch Local NAACP President
The Associated Press A 75-year-old Florida man has been charged with a hate crime after allegedly threatening to lynch the president of a local NAACP. Ronald Wadford was arrested Aug. […]
Analysis: One Year On, Trump Still Fuels Racial Divide
By Julie Pace, Steve Peoples and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press There has been no reset, no moment of national healing. One year after blaming “both sides” for violent clashes between White […]
His Name is Idris Elba, but Will He Be First Black Bond?
The Associated Press British actor Idris Elba is stoking speculation he may take over the role of James Bond when Daniel Craig steps aside, offering an enigmatic Twitter post that […]