By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black If freedom of expression is deeply ingrained in American society, why were more than 3,000 book bans reported in the 2022-2023 school year? […]
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“Bondage” & the Impacts of Slavery
By Martha Heimberg Bondage at Undermain portrays the trauma of slavery erupting from the tight gene pool of an island plantation. It’s a wise child who knows his own father,” […]
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Multiple Suspects Sought After Shooting Incident at Morgan State University
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley and Morgan State University Police Chief Lance Hatcher told reporters that the incident happened around 9:25 p.m. when university police officers, on their regular patrol, detected gunfire from the campus. The victims, aged between 18 and 22, which include four men and a woman, sustained injuries that are reported to be non-life-threatening.
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Prosecutors Charge Nevada Man for the Murder of Tupac Shakur
Nevada prosecutors have indicted Duane Keith Davis on one count of murder with the use of a deadly weapon and with intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the shooting death of hip hop icon Tupac Shakur 25 years ago.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Switching Political Affiliations, and the Ethics of Partisanship
Eric Johnson, the Mayor of Dallas, has been accused of betraying his constituents after announcing his switch to the Republican Party, despite having been re-elected unopposed in May of this year.
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New Pew Research Center Study Reveals Black Americans’ Concerns About Negative News Coverage and Calls for Informed Journalism
Black Americans are increasingly demanding fair and informed news coverage that accurately reflects their experiences and perspectives, with 76% expressing the importance of journalists covering all sides of an issue and 73% stating the necessity of understanding the historical context behind the stories.
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Usher Set to Headline 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Grammy-winning artist Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Paradise, Nevada, with producer Jay-Z and Roc Nation.
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Biden Cancels $37 Million in University of Phoenix Student Debt
The Department of Education has approved another round of debt forgiveness for 1,200 graduates and former students of the University of Phoenix, totaling $37 million in student loans, due to the school’s misleading advertising campaign.
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Remote Work’s Climate Benefits Bypass Black Workers
Remote workers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by up to 58% compared to on-site workers, and they also enjoy other benefits such as a richer social life and a better work-life balance, but the benefits are more readily available to white and well-off workers.
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A unique Texas legal rule lets the attorney general’s office supersede some judges’ orders
Texas’ Attorney General’s Office has used the supersedeas rule to block temporary injunctions against new state laws, creating chaos for Texans and criticizing the provision for eroding the separation of powers between the executive branch and courts.
