Marian Robinson, mother-in-law and mother to America’s first Black president and first lady, Barack and Michelle Obama, died at age 86, leaving behind a legacy of strength, compassion, and wisdom.
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Football legend O.J. Simpson dies, but the obsession remains alive
O.J. Simpson, former athlete and actor, died on April 10, 2024, and despite being acquitted of the murder of his ex-wife and a friend in 1995, a civil trial found him liable for their deaths and ordered him to pay over $33 million in damages.
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Florida residents feel impact of strict abortion ban
Florida residents are seeking abortions in other states after Governor Ron DeSantis enacted a near-total abortion ban, which has been met with criticism from U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost and support from U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.
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Congress members criticize Speaker Mike Johnson for snubbing Kenyan president
House Speaker Mike Johnson has been criticized for refusing to invite Kenyan President William Ruto to address a joint session of Congress, instead inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of committing war crimes.
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Hampton Ministers Conference fosters learning and fellowship
The 110th Hampton Ministers Conference and the 90th Choir Directors and Organists Guild Workshop will bring together thousands of ministers, chaplains, pastors, choir members, organists, musicians and directors for a week of worship, learning, and fellowship.
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Marian Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama who lived in the White House, dies at 86
Marian Robinson, mother of First Lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, having lived at the White House with the Obama family and accompanied them on various international trips.
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Merrill Lynch agrees to pay nearly $20 million to settle class action racial discrimination lawsuit
Merrill Lynch has agreed to pay nearly $20 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that accuses the Wall Street brokerage giant of racially discriminating against its Black financial advisors, and has also agreed to additional ‘programmatic relief’ to improve diversity and inclusion.
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Confederate heroes’ names on schools is making a comeback
The Shenandoah County School Board has voted to restore the names of three Confederate heroes to two schools, signaling the end of the “racial reckoning” era.
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UNREAL: Trump backers use AI images to suggest strong Black support
Artificial Intelligence is being used to create AI-generated images of former President Donald Trump posing with Black celebrities, historical figures, and ordinary Black people in an attempt to sway Black voters.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony charges
Former U.S. President Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 charges related to his attempt to cover up an alleged affair with an adult film star, becoming the first U.S. president to be convicted in a criminal court case.
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Lock Him Up: Trump Is Now a Convicted Felon
Donald Trump has been convicted of 34 criminal charges, marking the first time in American history that a former U.S. president has been found guilty of a crime, and his conviction should not end his presidential campaign.
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Willie Earl Vereen, valiant freedom fighter, dies at age 70
Willie Earl Vereen, a member of the “Wilmington Ten” who was convicted for arson and firebombing in Wilmington, NC, has died at the age of 70, prompting a memorial service in Wilmington.