The Army football team ran for more than 500 yards and seven touchdowns in a 60-3 blowout victory over the Morgan State Bears on Nov. 19 in West Point, N.Y. The loss marked the sixth straight for Morgan State, who dropped to a 2-8 overall record, 2-5 against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). Army (6-5 […]
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2 Teens Charged with Death of Chicago Congressman Danny Davis’ Grandson
CHICAGO (AP) — Two teenagers were charged with first-degree murder Sunday in the fatal shooting of an Illinois congressman’s grandson following an argument over a pair of basketball shoes. Chicago police did not identify the 16-year-old boy and 17-year-old girl, who are due in bond court later Sunday. In this Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 photo, […]
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Trump Again Slams ‘Hamilton’; Pence Says He Wasn’t Offended
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump, in the midst of choosing his Cabinet, took time out Sunday for a second day to criticize the cast of the Broadway musical “Hamilton” and demand an apology for a message an actor delivered from stage to Trump’s running mate about the need for diversity in America. But […]
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Spelman Grads Plan Grand Gesture for Obama’s Final Day in White House
Saying “Thank You” can be a simple, yet powerful affirmation. And, Spelman College graduates Bejidé Davis and Amanda Washington Lockett want to shower President Barack Obama with thousands of “Thank Yous” on his last official day in the White House, Jan. 19, 2017, to celebrate his stellar service as the nation’s commander-in-chief. “Before the results […]
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Chicago Congressman Danny Davis’ Grandson Fatally Shot over Basketball Shoes
CHICAGO (AP) — A dispute over shoes led to the fatal shooting of the grandson of Illinois U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, Chicago police said Saturday. At least two attackers went to the home of 15-year-old Javon Wilson in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago on Friday night and shot him in the head after an argument, […]
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Nashville Arrest Records, Photos of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Found
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville officials have discovered never-before-published photos and records detailing the early arrests of civil rights icon John Lewis. Nashville Mayor Megan Barry surprised Lewis with the records Saturday while he was receiving a literary award for “March,” a three-part graphic novel about his life in the civil rights movement. This combination […]
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Debate over ‘Hamilton’ Speech Exposes Post-Election Cracks
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump demanded an apology from the cast of the Broadway musical “Hamilton” a day after an actor in the hit show delivered a pointed message about diversity to his running mate who was in attendance, prompting angry responses from liberals and conservatives alike and underscoring yet again the fractious […]
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Texas Monument to African-Americans Dedicated Amid Protests
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas unveiled a monument on Saturday recognizing the contributions of African-Americans to the state but the dedication on the State Capitol grounds was followed by verbal sparring between a White Lives Matter group holding a protest nearby and counter-protesters. Gov. Greg Abbott attends the unveiling of the Texas African American History […]
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Nine Black Women Lead Way to the Bench in Alabama
(Updated 11/19/2016) An unprecedented nine Black women were elected as judges in Alabama’s Jefferson County on Nov. 8. Javan Patton, Debra Bennett Winston, Shera Craig Grant, Nakita “Niki” Perryman Blocton, Tamara Harris Johnson, Elisabeth French, Agnes Chappell, Brendette Brown Green and Annetta Verin—all Democrats—defeated opponents to secure seats in the county’s district and circuit courts. […]
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Republican Control of Washington: Put Up or Lose it in 2018
WASHINGTON (AP) — For Republicans, there will be no one left to blame. As they prepare to take control of the White House and both chambers of Congress next year, Republicans are celebrating the opportunity to enact a new agenda for the country, including lowering taxes, securing the border and repealing President Barack Obama’s health […]
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Racial Issues Likely to Come Up at Sessions’ Senate Hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmation hearing of Sen. Jeff Sessions, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, is likely to rehash racially charged allegations that derailed his efforts to become a federal judge and made him a symbol of Black-voter intimidation under the Reagan administration. FILE – In this Oct. 7, 2016 file photo, […]
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Trump Opponents Aiming to Defeat Him at the Electoral College
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Grassroots campaigns have sprung up around the country to try to persuade members of the Electoral College to do something that has never been done in American history — deny the presidency to the clear Election Day winner. Activists are circulating online petitions and using social media in hopes of influencing […]