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Will the Inflation Reduction Act Raise Your Taxes?
The major focus on Capitol Hill right now is the Inflation Reduction Act. It’s being worked on in the Senate, and according to the Joint [Read More]
Month: August 2022
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Vice President Harris Calls For Climate Action
Vice President Kamala Harris calls for action in response to climate change during a speech in Florida: “Last year, our nation experienced a total of [Read More]
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In One Week, Three Legends Lost: Bill Russell, Mary Alice & Nichelle Nichols
We have lost three great people over this past week. Bill Russell, a barrier-breaking basketball player for the Boston Celtics has passed on. Russell’s awesome [Read More]
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Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols passed away on July 3 at 89
In a social media statement, Nichols’ son Kyle Johnson spoke about his mother’s legacy and impact, writing: “Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now [Read More]
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Assault Weapons Ban Heads to Senate
Congress continues to debate the assault weapons ban that passed through the House last week. It’s the first legislation of its kind since 1994, coming [Read More]
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DOJ Reaches $20M Redlining Settlement with Trident Mortgage Co.
A mortgage company owned by billionaire Warren Buffett is under scrutiny after being accused of discrimination against Black and Latino homebuyers in Philadelphia, New Jersey, [Read More]
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Beyonce Gives Fans Rare Look at Children Ahead of ‘Renaissance’ Release
Beyonce gave fans a rare look at three of the children she shares with long-time husband Jay-Z ahead of the release of her new album [Read More]
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Keyondra Lockett Releases Highly Anticipated New Single, “Liar”
Nationwide – July 26, 2022: The wait is over! Returning from the success of Made A Way Remix from Bella Dawn Music’s Billboard award-winning gospel [Read More]
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Dr. Benjamin E. Mays was born on this day in 1894
Born to parents of formerly enslaved people turned tenant farmers, he obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Chicago. In 1934, Howard University appointed Mays [Read More]
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New poll shows Virginia residents support more HBCU funding
According to the Commonwealth Poll conducted by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University, 79% of respondents support [Read More]