Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”, visited Paul Quinn College to talk to students about the importance of Black history and the current state of the American political scene.
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The Alternate Reality of Trump’s Black History Month Celebration
Trump’s Black History Month celebration at the White House was criticized for its lack of substance and accuracy, with many in the audience seemingly unaware of the president’s racist policies and actions.
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Breaking Down Trump’s Immigration Executive Actions
President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive actions aimed at tightening border security, including declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border and reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” policy, sparking criticism from immigrant rights advocates and legal experts.
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Crockett Statement on Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Â
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.
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Biden-Harris Administration Approves $7.7 Billion in Additional Student Loan Debt Relief
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA The Biden-Harris Administration announced the approval of $7.7 billion in student loan debt relief for 160,500 borrowers. This measure targets three categories […]
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Thanks to Biden, 153K More People Kiss Student Debt Goodbye
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black As promised, this week the Biden-Harris administration canceled student loan debt for borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) […]
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Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Ambitious Plans for Equity and Racial Justice Across Federal Agencies
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled its Equity Action Plans for federal agencies in a continued push for equity and racial justice. […]
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Biden-Harris Administration Take Steps to Address Racial Wage Gap
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Taraji P. Henson’s powerful statement that highlighted the glaring wage disparities faced by Black women in Hollywood perhaps pales in comparison […]
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Forgiveness Comes Early for Borrowers on the SAVE Plan
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Some student loan borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan will receive debt relief in February. This […]
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Didn’t Pay Your Student Loans? You’re Not Alone
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Student loan payments were on pause for more than three years, and then Congress restarted them. Now, two months after repayments […]