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  • Black Politicians Speak Out on Affirmative Action Decision Fallout

    Black Politicians Speak Out on Affirmative Action Decision Fallout

    Vice President Kamala Harris called the Supreme Court’s ruling “a denial of opportunity.”

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    Jessica Washington






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    June 30, 2023
  • Nike’s Kobe Bryant Line Is Coming Back—and Hoop Heads Can Hardly Wait

    John Donahoe, the CEO of Nike, announced during an earnings call that the shoe company is relaunching the Black Mamba’s sneaker line.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 30, 2023
  • The Supreme Court Kills Biden Student Debt Relief Plan

    The Supreme Court Kills Biden Student Debt Relief Plan

    In a 6 to 3 decision, the Supreme Court tanked Biden’s student debt plan. Here’s what that means for Black student borrowers.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 30, 2023
  • Black Lives Matter Foundation Fraud Lawsuit From BLM Grassroots Is Dismissed

    The lawsuit against the foundation stems from last summer.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 30, 2023
  • Huge Development InTravis Scott Criminal Case, Involving Astroworld Tragedy

    A dangerous crowd surge at the 2021 music festival resulted in the death of 10 people and hundreds of injuries.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 30, 2023
  • Exclusive: Essence Fest 2023 Has a Surprise Political Guest This Year

    Exclusive: Essence Fest 2023 Has a Surprise Political Guest This Year

    For the first time ever, a U.S. Treasury Secretary is headed to Essence Fest to promote the Biden administration’s economic agenda for Black America.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 30, 2023
  • When States Ban Affirmative Action, White People Profit The Most

    When States Ban Affirmative Action, White People Profit The Most

    A new report from The Washington Post shows just how The Supreme Court’s federal ban hurts students of color.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 29, 2023
  • 2023 ESSENCEFest: VP Kamala Harris Speaks On Supreme Court Decision Restricting Affirmative Action

    2023 ESSENCEFest: VP Kamala Harris Speaks On Supreme Court Decision Restricting Affirmative Action

    The VP also took the time to encourage the audience to read the dissenting opinion from Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 29, 2023
  • What Lawyers Say About Controversial Chicago Shooting And Lawsuit Will Surprise You

    Carlishia Hood, the woman who allegedly asked her son to shoot a man who assaulted her at a food stand, has filed a lawsuit against the city.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 29, 2023
  • Shereé Whitfield Squashes Real Housewives of Atlanta Rumors & More

    The RHOA star joins That’s So Random to talk about the drama and fame from her reality TV success.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 29, 2023
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