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House Passes John Lewis Voting Rights Bill, But It Will Face a Tough Fight in the Senate
The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act looks to restore parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2013.
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North Carolina Bill Going After Critical Race Theory Advances in State Senate
North Carolina GOP lawmakers accuse teachers of indoctrinating students before approving a bill meant to ban critical race theory and more.
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Haiti’s Death Toll Over 2,200 After Devastating Earthquake and Storm
Tensions have been building across Haiti as residents wait for medical aid, food and temporary shelters to reach the earthquake’s epicenter.
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American Idol Finalist Syesha Mercado Reunited With Her Newborn Daughter
Syesha Mercado’s daughter was placed in the care of an estranged relative. Now she’s back home but without her brother.
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Prayers Up: Rev. Jesse Jackson and His Wife, Jacqueline, Hospitalized With COVID-19
Both Rev. Jesse Jackson’s and his wife’s conditions have not been released to the public. The reverend was vaccinated against COVID-19 in January.
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‘Count Me Out If You Want To!’ Sha’Carri Richardson Finishes Last in Race With Olympic Medalists
Sha’Carri Richardson finished in 9th place in her first race back from a 30-day marijuana suspension, promises she’ll be back and better.
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Virginia Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Burning a Cross on Black Family’s Lawn
James Brown admitted that he meant to threaten and intimidate the family last year, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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Pennsylvania Police Chief Suspended After Harassing Pregnant Black Woman
Last week, Police Chief Jeff Desimone just couldn’t wait for his prescription. Now, he will have 72 hours to work on his patience.
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Civil Rights Legend Lucille Times, Known for Montgomery Bus Boycotts, Dies at 100
Times owned the cafè where Martin Luther King Jr. would plan the historical bus boycott, months after she physically fought with a racist bus driver.
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American Idol Alum Syesha Mercado’s Children Are Staying With Estranged Relative, Lawyers Say Family Is Victim of a ‘False Narrative’
Mercado and her partner are still fighting for custody; attorney says the facility handling the children’s visitation was ‘absolutely disgusting.’
