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Near record-high numbers of young people voted during the midterms, signaling a possible shift – or exception – in voting trends | New Pittsburgh Courier

People line up to cast early ballots during the 2022 election at the University of Michigan. Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images by Abby Kiesa, Tufts University The November 2022 midterms have come and gone, but there are still some potential lasting implications that could influence the next

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Students Chanted Racist Slurs, Brought Black Doll To Basketball Game, Coach Says | Atlanta Daily World
A Kansas high school basketball coach says his players and traveling fans were taunted, threatened, and called racial slurs at a game by students who attended the opposing school.According to the Kansas City Star, Topeka High School coach Geo Lyons is calling for Valley Center High School fans to
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The National Black Caucus of State Legislators elects Laura Hall as 15th president
By Catherine Pugh, Special to AFRO Laura Hall was recently elected the serve as the 15th president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL). The decision was made […] The post The National Black Caucus of State Legislators elects Laura Hall as 15th president app
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This Week In Black History December 7 - 13, 2022 | The Michigan Chronicle
Comer J. Cottrell (Los Angeles Sentinel Photo) DECEMBER 7 1931—Comer Cottrell is born. Cottrell founds the Pro-Line hair care products company. He also becomes the first Black to own part of a professional baseball team when he buys into the Texas Rangers in 1989. 1941—Dorie Miller shoots down
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Understanding Social Security Survivor’s Benefits – Virgin Islands Free Press
We are here for surviving family members when a worker dies. In the event of your death, certain members of your family may be eligible for survivor’s benefits. This includes widows, widowers,...
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Senate Votes on Same-Sex Marriage Bill, House Vote Next | The Michigan Chronicle
The Senate passed bipartisan legislation on Tuesday, November 29 to strengthen protections for same-sex unions, marking a remarkable move in national politics on the subject and providing some respite to the hundreds of thousands of same-sex couples who have wed since the Supreme Court's 2015
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The Pioneering Black LGBT Activist You Probably Don’t Know – But Should
By Dawn Suggs, Word in Black On a bright, crisp morning in October, a crowd of Donald Suggs Jr.’s friends, neighbors, and family from across the country gathered at the […] The post The Pioneering Black LGBT Activist You Probably Don’t Know – But Should appeared first on AFRO Am
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Principal Assigned Black Students To Classes Based On Race, Parents Allege | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images A federal investigation has been launched into an Atlanta elementary school where parents of Black students say their children were assigned to certain classes based on race. According to CNN, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating allegations of
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Byron Allen's inaugural theGrio Awards Honors Dave Chappelle, Tyler Perry & More | New Pittsburgh Courier
Byron Allen's Allen Media Group (AMG) secured numerous major sponsors and advertisers for the inaugural CBS Television Network special, BYRON ALLEN PRESENTS THEGRIO AWARDS, which was co-hosted by THE TALK's Sheryl Underwood and Taye Diggs. BYRON ALLEN PRESENTS THEGRIO AWARDS celebrated excellence
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Senator Baldwin Votes to Keep Railroads Open and Wisconsin Economy Moving Forward - The Madison Times
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On December 1st, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to avoid a freight railroad shutdown: “Reliable rail service is essential to get Wisconsin’s farmers, producers, and manufacturers’ products to market and ensure families have access
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‘Y'all,’ that most Southern of Southernisms, is going mainstream – and it’s about time | New Pittsburgh Courier
A sign encourages people to vote in Charlotte, N.C., ahead of the 2022 U.S. midterm elections. Sean Rayford/Getty Images by David B. Parker, Kennesaw State University Southern Living magazine once described “y’all” as “the quintessential Southern pronoun.” It’s as iconically Southern as sweet tea
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Retailers may see more red after Black Friday as consumers say they plan to pull back on spending | New Pittsburgh Courier
Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. AP Photo/Bebeto Matthewsby Ayalla A. Ruvio, Michigan State University and Forrest Morgeson, Michigan State University Retailers are gearing up for another blockbuster holiday shopping season, but consumers burned by the highest inflation
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Dynamics of Black families on Thanksgiving | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Getty Images Thanksgiving takes on a whole new meaning for many Black families. While Turkey Day was once a holiday the Black community was shut out of, it has collectively become the event of the year where we come together, cook our best dishes, and dress up to the nines just to feast in
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WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian detention in prisoner swap for convicted arms dealer - Houston Forward Times
According to multiple sources, WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian detention in… The post WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian detention in prisoner swap for convicted arms dealer appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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Herschel Walker's son unleashes on dad following Georgia Senate loss | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Getty Images Herschel Walker's son isn't holding back his true feelings on why he believes his father and the Republican party lost the final Senate seat in the Georgia runoff election. On Tuesday (December 6), incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Walker, a former football star and
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December 15 Deadline for Health Insurance Coverage to Start January 1, 2023 - The Madison Times
People encouraged to sign up for health insurance coverage on Healthcare.gov before December 15 for benefits to start January 1, 2023 MILWAUKEE– There is one week left for consumers to sign up for Healthcare.gov Marketplace insurance coverage to get a full year of benefits starting January
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Senate Votes on Same-Sex Marriage Bill, House Vote Next | Atlanta Daily World
The Senate passed bipartisan legislation on Tuesday, November 29 to strengthen protections for same-sex unions, marking a remarkable move in national politics on the subject and providing some respite to the hundreds of thousands of same-sex couples who have wed since the Supreme Court's 2015
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Brittney Griner Touches Down In San Antonio Following Russian Prisoner Swap | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images WNBA star Brittney Griner has landed safely on American soil following the prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia. According to the Associated Press, Griner was seen getting off a plane at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas on Friday (December 9). “So happy to have
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Ford Sponsored Mini-Series HBCU GO Road to Homecoming
HBCU GoRoad to Homecoming, the new production sponsored by Ford, follows a group of HBCU students and alumni as they prepare for the return of Homecoming Season. The Road to […] The post Ford Sponsored Mini-Series HBCU GO Road to Homecoming appeared first on AFRO American Newspa
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Black Californians May Be Owed Over $200,000 In Reparations: Task Force | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images The Reparations Task Force in California has estimated that its Black residents may be owed over $200,000 each for enduring the lasting impacts of racism and slavery. According to Newsweek, the nine-member task force, formed in 2020 through legislation signed by Governor Gavin
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Byron Allen's inaugural theGrio Awards Honors Dave Chappelle, Tyler Perry & More | Atlanta Daily World
Byron Allen's Allen Media Group (AMG) secured numerous major sponsors and advertisers for the inaugural CBS Television Network special, BYRON ALLEN PRESENTS THEGRIO AWARDS, which was co-hosted by THE TALK's Sheryl Underwood and Taye Diggs. BYRON ALLEN PRESENTS THEGRIO AWARDS celebrated excellence
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‘Team Dream’ launches Oscar campaign for Best Documentary Short, telling the inspiring story of two Black women who returned to swimming in their retirement
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com When Luchina Fisher’s documentary entitled, “Team Dream,” premiered to its first audience at the Martha’s Vineyard African American […] The post ‘Team Dream’ launches Oscar campaign for Best
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This Week In Black History November 30 - December 6, 2022 | New Pittsburgh Courier
LITTLE RICHARD November 30 1912—Legendary filmmaker and photographer Gordon Parks is born in Fort Scott, Kan. In addition to his pioneering work in film and photography, Parks wrote 12 books and authored a ballet entitled “Martin” in honor of civil rights legend Dr. Martin Luther King
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Justice Alito Joked About Black Kids in KKK Robes & Twitter Isn't Having It | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Getty Images Justice Samuel Alito is facing backlash after making a joke about Black children wearing Ku Klux Klan outfits during Supreme Court oral arguments. On Monday (December 5), the Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of a Colorado Christian graphic artist who objects to
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Midterm election results, Walker/Warnock runoff & the Return of '45' | Atlanta Daily World
Ashley Munson is THAT girl. She’s anointed, educated and well-informed concerning the political agenda of our nation. By day, Ashley works as the Senior Manager of advocacy at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, and as Executive Director of the Illinois Black Collective INC. Ashley finds her
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Brittney Griner released from Russian custody in deal for arms trafficker Viktor Bout | New Pittsburgh Courier
After 294 days in Russian custody, including the past several weeks in a dreaded and dangerous penal colony, WNBA star Brittney Griner is free. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Griner’s wife at the White House, where they spoke with the basketball player on the
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Black Family's Appraisal Increases By $250,000 After 'Whitewashing' Home | Atlanta Daily World
A Black family's home in Seattle was valued at a significantly higher price after they conducted a 'whitewashing experiment' for their second appraisal. According to King 5 News, the Clark family staged the experiment after receiving what they believed was a low appraisal on their Seattle home in
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Senators’ Statement on the Respect for Marriage Act Passing the House of Representatives - The Madison Times
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Rob Portman (R-OH), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement on the Respect for Marriage Act passing the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 258-169: “We are thrilled that
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Hakeem Jeffries makes history as first Black party leader in congress | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo: Getty Images House Democrats have chosen Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi as their party leader, making him the first Black person to lead one of the two major parties in either chamber of Congress, CNN reports. On Wednesday (November 30), House Democrats made the historic decision
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Jeffries takes Dem leadership
by ARIAMA C. LONG Report for America Corps Member / Amsterdam News Staff House Democratic Caucus Chair and Brooklyn U.S. Rep. Hakeem S. Jeffries is the next Dem leader after […] The post Jeffries takes Dem leadership appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
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