The National Action Network (NAN) held a breakfast and awards ceremony on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday to discuss the importance of DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) policies and plans, and to honor those who have labored in the field in the service of justice and equality.
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Choosing to honor service: I don’t think they’ll miss me
Congressman Kweisi Mfume honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by volunteering and serving meals at Baltimore’s Our Daily Bread Employment Center and visiting with veterans at the Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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In the classroom: A look at how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is addressed in school
Educators across the nation are making intentional efforts to educate students about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., despite the efforts of some states to remove critical race theory from school curriculum.
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TikTok says it’s restoring service to US users based on promised executive order
TikTok restored service to users in the United States after a federal ban was lifted by President-elect Donald Trump, who plans to issue an executive order to grant a 90-day extension for ByteDance to find an approved buyer before the popular video-sharing platform is subject to a permanent U.S. ban.
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Supreme Court backs law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by its Chinese parent company
The Supreme Court upheld a federal law banning TikTok beginning Jan. 19 unless it is sold by its China-based parent company, citing national security concerns, while President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to negotiate a solution and the administration of President Joe Biden has signaled it won’t enforce the law.
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Key moments from former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral service
Former President Jimmy Carter was laid to rest at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., attended by former presidents, dignitaries, and family members, with tributes focusing on his faith and humanitarian work.
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FBI says driver in New Orleans rampage acted alone and was ‘100%’ inspired by Islamic State group
The FBI has determined that Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. Army veteran, acted alone in the deadly New Year’s Eve attack in New Orleans, which killed 14 people and injured 30, and that he was inspired by the Islamic State group.
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Capitol Hill legislators advocate for Black immigrant communities amid transition of power
U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke and other CBC members are urging the Biden-Harris administration to take immediate action to protect Black immigrant communities during the upcoming lame duck session, including extending and redesignating TPS and addressing the TPS processing backlog.
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House Democrats divided over whom to blame for outcome of 2024 presidential election
Democrats are divided over the reasons for Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 election loss, with some blaming the party’s lack of engagement on key issues and others calling for more proactive leadership.
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House Democrats divided over whom to blame for Trump’s victory over Harris
Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives are divided on how to appeal to voters in the next presidential election, with some arguing that the party has strayed from its core values and others suggesting that President Biden should have stepped down sooner.
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Biden calls for unity in post-election speech from the Rose Garden
President Joe Biden delivered a speech in the Rose Garden, pledging to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition of power and acknowledging the integrity of the American electoral system.