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.
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Racial Healing: What we can learn from Octavia Butler in times of chaos
Octavia Butler’s novels, including “Parable of the Sower,” seem to be chillingly prescient in the current social landscape, with her works serving as a roadmap for survival and a way to imagine alternate realities through a Black cultural lens.
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Kamala Harris calls on resilience in the age of Trump
By Jonathan Landrum Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris stepped on the NAACP Image Awards stage Feb. 22 with a sobering message, calling the civil rights organization a pillar of the Black community and urging people to stay resilient and hold onto their faith during the tenure of […]
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Allies or foes? A look at race relations between women voters
White women voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, prompting Black women to question their commitment to racial justice and solidarity.
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Don’t obey in advance
José Luis Vilson, an Afro-Latino educator, writer, speaker and activist in New York City, discusses the platform of the incoming presidential administration and what it could mean in the classroom, while acknowledging the deep cultural problem in the United States and the need for a shared humanity.
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How to protect your mental health after a stressful election year
Black Americans are experiencing stress and anxiety due to the 2024 election results, and mental health experts are urging them to practice evidence-based approaches to cope with the disappointment.
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LGBTQIA+ community sounds off about 2024 election results
LGBTQIA+ voters have emerged as a significant demographic in the 2024 general election, with many expressing their political views through voting and highlighting the importance of preserving their rights.
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Black Vote Black Power: 5 big lies about why Donald Trump won
Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign was a remarkable achievement, despite the misinformation and racism that contributed to her loss, and Democrats should not be discouraged by the outcome.
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Young Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs. Here’s how and why
Trump gained a larger share of Black and Latino voters than he did in 2020, particularly among men under age 45, due to his economic policies and outreach to minority communities.
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Sunday always comes: Pastors search for post-election sermons
Pastors are preparing messages of resilience and hope to offer strength and inspiration to Black parishioners mourning the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
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Harris falls short as millions vote against their own interests in 2024 presidential election
Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States, despite his conviction for fraud and sexual assault, while Kamala Harris, the first woman and person of color to run for the presidency, lost the race.
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More than 1 million Marylanders cast early votes in general election
Marylanders voted early in the General Election 2024, with 994,663 people submitting their ballots, and many emphasizing the importance of voting and the impact it can have on future generations.