Prigg v. Pennsylvania, a 1842 Supreme Court ruling, continues to be cited in 274 other cases, showing the lasting impact of legal principles related to the ownership of other humans, despite the abolition of slavery in 1865.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation unveils pre-election survey
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation has released a report that highlights the key concerns of African-American voters leading up to the 2024 election, including education, criminal justice, and the presidential bid of Kamala Harris.
Posted inNational News
Lifelong New York civil rights advocate and NAACP leader Hazel Dukes dies at 92
Hazel Dukes, the president of the New York State chapter of the NAACP and a lifelong civil rights advocate, passed away at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy that has touched every aspect of the movement.
Posted inNational News
NAACP legend and freedom fighter Hazel Dukes dies at 92
Civil rights activist Hazel Nell Dukes, who served as president of the NAACP New York State Conference and a member of the National Board of Directors, passed away at the age of 92.
Posted inTV and Film
‘We Need Joy’: Black community sounds the alarm after MSNBC leadership cancels ‘The ReidOut’
Members of the Black community gathered in support of political commentator Joy Reid, whose award-winning MSNBC show, “The ReidOut,” was recently cancelled, and was the first Black woman to anchor a primetime cable news show.
Posted inNational News
The National Business League Celebrates 125th Anniversary Reaffirming Commitment to Black Economic Freedom
The National Business League has launched “The Black Economic Freedom Movement” to digitize 1 million Black Business Enterprises by 2028, aiming to strengthen the nation’s first and oldest Black business organization with an ultra-modern digital ecosystem, facilitating direct connections among Black businesses and creating a formidable economic force.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Economic blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?
The People\’s Union USA is encouraging U.S. residents to abstain from spending money on Feb. 28 as an act of economic resistance to protest the influence of billionaires, big corporations, and both major political parties on the lives of working Americans.
Posted inBUSINESS
Target caught in DEI crossfire as lawsuits and boycotts mount
Target Corporation has faced financial consequences, community backlash, and legal challenges after scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and withdrawing its Pride Month merchandise, prompting boycotts and economic pressure from civil rights groups.
Posted inNational News
Kamala Harris receives prestigious Chairman’s prize at NAACP Image Awards
Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a message of resilience and unity during her acceptance of the NAACP Chairman’s Award, urging people to hold onto their faith during the tenure of President Donald Trump.
Posted inAfro Briefs
24-hour shopping blackout begins Friday, February 28
A grassroots movement, dubbed the “Target fast,” is calling for a 24-hour boycott of Target stores in protest of their decision to end their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, potentially impacting their sales and the broader economy.
Posted inNational News
White House launches attack on Fourth Estate, undermining freedom of press
The White House has announced that its officials will determine which news outlets can regularly cover President Donald Trump up close, a move that has been criticized by free speech advocates and has raised concerns about the independence of a free press in the United States.
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Southwest Airlines flight abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway
A Southwest Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing at Chicago’s Midway Airport after a business jet crossed the runway, forcing the plane to climb back into the sky.
