Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks for the U.S. Senate, emphasizing her support for gun safety regulations and the need to address gun violence in the U.S.
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Howard University revokes Diddy’s honorary degree as mogul’s legal troubles grow
Howard University has revoked the honorary degree awarded to Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2014 due to allegations of abuse, and the university has also terminated a pledge and agreement with the Sean Combs Foundation.
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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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Harris announces plans to help 80% of Africa gain access to the internet, up from 40% now
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced the formation of a new partnership to provide internet access to 80% of Africa by 2030, as well as an initiative to give 100 million African people and businesses in the agricultural sector access to the digital economy.
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Florida’s six-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care
Florida’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy went into effect Wednesday, causing concern among doctors that women will no longer have access to needed health care and forcing them to travel far from home to get abortions.
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Arizona outlaws abortion using law from 1864
The Arizona Supreme Court has reinstated a criminal law from 1864 that nearly completely banned abortions in the state, resulting in a near-total ban that will be enforceable in 45 days.
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Congress members commemorate “Bloody Sunday” and legacy of John Lewis
Members of Congress, led by Vice President Kamala Harris, Congressman Jim Clyburn, Steny Hoyer and Senator Laphonza Butler, gathered in Selma, Ala. to promote the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and commemorate “Bloody Sunday” 59 years after the violent attack on civil rights demonstrators.
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Cathy Hughes speaks at 43rd Black History Month Celebration Breakfast
Cathy Hughes, founder and owner of the largest African-American owned and operated broadcasting company, UrbanOne, was invited to speak at the 43rd annual Black History Month Breakfast Celebration by Maryland Congressman Steny Hoyer.