Black political thought leaders, along with Bowie State and the University of Maryland’s Social Justice Alliance, gathered for a candid discussion moderated by Symone Sanders, highlighting the urgent need to resist attacks on social justice and democracy in America.
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To be young, gifted and…healthy: The new face of colon cancer survivors
Colon cancer remains a serious health threat, especially in the Black community where diagnosis and death rates are higher. Through early detection, advocacy and support, survivors are turning fear into strength and living meaningful, empowered lives.
Posted inPOLITICS
Kamala Harris ponders future runs for president and California governor
Former V.P. Kamala Harris is considering running for California governor in 2026 and president in 2028. As she weighs options, Black political science experts and professors weigh in on Harris, her connection with the Democratic Party and Black voters.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Braveboy and White win Prince George’s County special election primary for County Exec
Democrat Aisha Braveboy and Republican Jonathan White won their respective county executive races in Prince George’s County and will face each other in the special general election on June 3.
Posted inNational News
Ida B. Wells-Barnett: The journalist whose legacy lives on
Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a pioneering journalist, educator and advocate who used her pen and voice to document and address the injustices faced by Black Americans, and her legacy is being revived this year with the release of a book and coin.
Posted inNational News
Altadena residents connect with NAACP, BET to form community preservation fund
Local residents and groups in Altadena, CA have established the Altadena Community Preservation Fund to protect the community’s rich cultural heritage and prevent displacement from predatory real estate developers.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Candidates’ forums scheduled for Prince George’s special elections
A special election on June 3 will decide who will fill a vacant District 5 seat on the Prince George’s County Council, with 12 candidates vying for the county executive position and 5 candidates for the open council seat in District 5.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Local jazz artist and UDC instructor nominated for Grammy Award
Christie Dashiell, an adjunct professor of music at the University of the District of Columbia, has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category for her latest project “Journey In Black.”
Posted inNational News
Ben Crump and NAACP sue Southern California Electric for Altadena residents who lost property in Eaton fire
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Southern California Edison and its parent company, Edison International, on behalf of Evelyn Cathirell, whose mother Evelyn McClendon died in the Eaton wildfire.
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California wildfires decimate state’s historic Altadena community
The Eaton fire in Altadena, California has destroyed over 14,000 acres, 7,000 structures, and killed 11 people, with over 75% of Altadena’s Black residents owning their homes.
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Federal government issues new rule eliminating medical debt on credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalized a rule removing an estimated $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of 15 million Americans, preventing banks from using medical information in their lending decisions and debt collectors from intimidating medical bill payers.
Posted inBaltimore News
East Baltimore communities hopeful as Alicia Wilson returns to Johns Hopkins University
Alicia Wilson, an East Baltimore native, has been appointed as the inaugural Johns Hopkins University vice president of civic engagement and opportunity, returning to the university to build on her prior experience and contribute to the community.