Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has praised the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release agreement, brokered by the Biden Administration, Egypt, and Qatar, as a crucial step toward ending the violence in Gaza and reuniting hostages with their families.
Category: International
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Government Spending Bill Averts Shutdown, Ensuring Continuity in Essential Services
Congress passed a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, extending federal funding until early March 2025, ensuring continuity in essential services, supporting the economy, and maintaining public trust in government operations.
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Poet and activist Nikki Giovanni passes away at 81
by Itoro N. Umontuen Nikki Giovanni, an acclaimed poet and fierce activist, has passed away Monday at the age of 81. At her core, Giovanni wanted everyone to know being unapologetically […]
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International Criminal Court Issues Warrants for Israeli Leaders, Including Netanyahu
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, alleging war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, which could significantly complicate U.S. foreign policy and diplomatic relations.
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Yes, Trump Won. Here’s What Happens Next
Trump doesn’t represent policy, but that’s not what people voted for. Here are six key takeaways about election night — and our future.
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Can Freedom Schools Fill Educational Gaps for Black Students?
by Quintessa Williams In the mid-1960s, when the Supreme Court ordered the integration of public schools, states in the Deep South were incensed. Not only did they refuse to comply, but […]
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Texas Athletes Shine at the 2024 Olympics with 53 Medals
The United States dominated the 2024 Olympics with 53 medals won by athletes with Texas ties, including Sha’Carri Richardson, Tara Davis-Woodhall, Simone Biles, and Jordan Chiles, who celebrated their victories with unique Texas-style celebrations.
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The Biles Effect: A New Narrative on Mental Health in Sports
by Anissa Durham This story was originally published in Word In Black. Simone Biles came back with a vengeance. The 27-year-old has officially become the most decorated U.S. gymnast in world […]
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After George Floyd’s Murder, a Minneapolis Church Builds Community
by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware May 25, 2024, marks four years since George Floyd was murdered — on May 25, 2020 — by white former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin, who was […]
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Preserved by Purpose – Spiritual Selfie
10 years ago, I travelled to Paris, France and Vienna, Austria by myself for a brief vacation in mid-summer. As much as I enjoyed visiting some of the most […]