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Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown; Published: 03 November 2023

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The White House said the nominations continue to show Biden’s ongoing commitment to diversify the federal judiciary and ensure that the nation’s courts reflect the multifaceted nature of the US

Details: Written by Barrington M. Salmon, NNPA Newswire Contributor; Published: 03 November 2023

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Last week, a trio of federal judges chose a new congressional map for Alabama after almost two years of protracted skirmishes in state, federal, and US Supreme courts.

Details: Written by COREY WILLIAMS and AISHA I. JEFFERSON Associated Press; Published: 01 November 2023

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Autoworker jobs have long been a pillar of the Black middle class in America, and the strikes and the fight for higher wages have had even deeper significance for workers like Johnson.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown; Published: 01 November 2023

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In her effort to strengthen international norms for AI, VP Harris said she’s devoted to creating a set of rules and standards that reflect democratic values, including consumer protection.

Details: Written by By BOTWC staff; Published: 01 November 2023

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The journey may not always be easy, it may not always be smooth, but you just gotta keep going.

Details: Written by Brent Simpson, University of South Carolina; Published: 31 October 2023

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If you know your boss is biased against people like you, you’ll have less incentive to work hard. Similarly, if your boss is biased in favor of people like you, you’ll probably get promoted anyway. So, why work hard?

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown; Published: 31 October 2023

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The Biden-Harris administration has formed a committee that will meet on Nov. 6 and Nov. 7 to discuss a policy draft for a new loan forgiveness program.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown; Published: 31 October 2023

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Experts Advise Caution but Not Alarm

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown; Published: 30 October 2023

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Almost two-thirds (63%) believe that news about Black people is often portrayed in a negative light compared to other racial and ethnic groups.

about-lynchings

Details: Written by Rob Wells, Associate Professor, University of Maryland; Published: 30 October 2023

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One of my students was reviewing a spreadsheet that listed total lynchings by state. She exhaled, and then, with a bit of weariness, said, “Mississippi, goddamn.”

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