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Veteran New York Times Journalist Ronald Smothers Dies
Episode 2503
Ronald Smothers, a veteran journalist who spent 35 years at The New York Times covering protest, politics and racial change, has died at age 79.
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1 month, 2 weeks ago
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on European Vehicles
Episode 2502
President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on cars and trucks imported from the European Union, escalating trade tensions and raising concerns abo…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Judge Orders DOJ to Explain Fulton County Seizure
Episode 2501
A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to explain why it seized election records from Fulton County, Georgia, the same jurisdiction that …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
#OTD: Gwendolyn Brooks Won Pulitzer Prize
Episode 2500
On May 1, 1950, Gwendolyn Brooks made history by becoming the first Black American awarded a Pulitzer Prize for her poetry collection “Annie Allen.”
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Louisiana Suspends Primaries After Supreme Court Ruling
Episode 2499
Louisiana has suspended its congressional primaries following a sweeping Supreme Court ruling tied to voting rights and redistricting. Critics warn t…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Fort Worth Black News Founder Jill Darden Dies
Episode 2502
Jill Darden, founder of Fort Worth Black News and a respected journalism pioneer, has passed away. Community members and local organizations are reme…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
#OTD: Sarah J. Garnet Made NYC History
Episode 2497
On April 30, 1863, Sarah J. Garnet made history as the first Black principal in the New York City public school system. Beyond education, she became …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
CBC Sounds Alarm Over Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling
Episode 2496
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are warning that a recent Supreme Court voting rights ruling could reshape congressional representation and…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act Protections
A new Supreme Court decision targeting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is raising alarm among civil rights advocates. The ruling could reshape con…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Trump Passport Design Sparks Debate Ahead of 250th Anniversary
A new report reveals updated U.S. passports featuring President Donald Trump are being rolled out in Washington, D.C., tied to the nation’s 250th ann…
1 month, 3 weeks ago