South Carolina lawmakers have gone unpaid for months after a lawsuit challenged the first legislative raise in 30 years. The state Supreme Court froze both the increase and current payments, leaving legislators to cover expenses out of pocket until the case is resolved or the next session begins.
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Kaepernick backs family’s call for truth with independent autopsy in Delta State student’s death
Colin Kaepernick is funding an independent autopsy for Delta State University student Demartravion “Trey” Reed, who was found dead on campus, to help the family find the truth behind his death.
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No. 47 says he will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ben Carson
The 47th president announced Sept. 20 that he will award former HUD secretary and neurosurgeon Ben Carson the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Carson is a former GOP presidential candidate and close ally of the current White House.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
No. 47’s economic promises to Black voters fall woefully short
Black unemployment, income, and homeownership have all declined since Donald Trump’s return to office, leaving many Black voters disillusioned with his economic promises. Critics argue his policies disproportionately hurt Black Americans while benefiting wealthier households, even as Trump tries to frame himself as a champion for working families.
Posted inNational News
A new vocabulary for racial healing
Through her emotional justice framework, Esther Armah offers language for Black thriving across the diaspora. By Aaron Foley Word in Black Esther Armah sought a change of scenery for her own emotional well-being, so she relocated to Accra, Ghana, some years back, and now tends oranges in her backyard. It wouldn’t make sense, she says, […]
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Norton to challenge multiple bills aimed at giving Congress greater control over D.C.
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, who has represented D.C. residents in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1991, says she plans to raise opposition to four anti-D.C. home rule bills.
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Body of Delta State University student, Demartravion ‘Trey’ Reed, found hanging from tree on campus
Delta State University officials and police are investigating the death of 21-year-old student Demartravion ‘Trey’ Reed, whose body was found hanging from a tree on the campus on Sept. 15.
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62 years later, the world remembers four little girls from Birmingham
By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writer On Sept. 15, 1963, the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., was bombed, killing four girls in the church’s basement and shocking the nation. Sixty-two years later, the attack is remembered as a turning point in the civil rights movement and a reminder of the role Black churches continue […]
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Young leaders of GWUL’s Thursday Network honor service and step into future of Black advocacy
The Thursday Network, a GWUL auxiliary group, will honor local volunteers at their 10th Annual Spirit of Service Awards ceremony, while also increasing personal development for younger members and preparing them to move up the ranks.
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Fed Gov. Lisa Cook claimed 2nd residence as ‘vacation home,’ undercutting White House fraud claims
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook described a condo she purchased in 2021 as a “vacation home” and “second home” on official documents, potentially undermining White House allegations that she committed mortgage fraud by claiming multiple primary residences. Cook, the first Fed governor to be targeted for removal by a president, has secured an injunction blocking her firing as the legal battle continues ahead of a key Fed interest rate decision.
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Democrats intensify push for full release of Epstein files
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking ring joined Democratic lawmakers in urging the Justice Department to make public all remaining case records, saying full disclosure is essential for justice. Their push has ignited fierce debate on Capitol Hill, where Republicans warn against broad releases while bipartisan efforts seek to compel transparency.
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Love, loss and the toll of caregiving
Keith Brown shares the emotional and financial challenges of caring for his mother with Alzheimer’s, emphasizing the importance of family support and the strength found in vulnerability.
