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The Academy sends Hattie McDaniel Oscar to Howard University
McDaniel defended her selected roles, arguing that she was working within the constraints of a deeply segregated and racist industry.
READ MORELaphonza Butler to soon fill Diane Feinstein’s vacant Senate seat
Butler is currently the president of EMILYs List, an organization working to get Democratic, pro-choice women elected to state and nationwide offices.
READ MOREJamaal Bowman fire alarm allegation under Congressional probe
As Democrats tried to delay a House vote on a short-term spending bill, Republicans have accused Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) of intentionally pulling a fire alarm in a House building. Bowman “pulled a fire alarm in Cannon this morning,” a…
READ MOREWho killed Tupac: Prosecutors charge suspect with murder
Nearly thirty years after Tupac Shakur’s fatal drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, authorities arrested and charged a man in the investigation into who killed Tupac. Law enforcement described Duane “Keffe D” Davis as one of four original suspects and the…
READ MORECreek Freedmen citizenship applications face “4 to 6 week” review
Creek Freedmen plaintiffs who won a lawsuit for citizenship rights this week traveled to the Muscogee Nation Citizenship office in Jenks on Friday to receive their citizen cards. Plaintiffs Rhonda Grayson and Jeff Kennedy, along with Creek Freedmen descendant Sharon…
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POLITICS
Government shutdown: NAACP urges McCarthy to compromise
With just two days remaining to avoid a government shutdown, the NAACP sounded the alarm on the severe impacts a House Republican-led shutdown would…
Social Justice
“REBUILDING BLACK WALL STREET” docuseries debuts September 29 on OWN
As new businesses and projects progress, viewers will experience the physical and emotional challenges that come with large-scale construction and celebrate the promise of Greenwood’s future.
Education
Traveling on a Budget: 10 Tips to Save Money on Your Next Trip
Traveling is a great way to learn more about the world and yourself. It can open your eyes to new cultures, landscapes, and ways of life, which…
Sports
J. Cole releases letter written by Colin Kaepernick to New York Jets
Avid sports fan and lyrical visionary, J. Cole, has long been a supporter of Kaepernick and his journey back to the NFL.
Business
Dr. Tanjia M. Coleman navigates DEI in politically charged climate
Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, or DEI, are once again in the spotlight. With a politically charged election on the horizon, eye-catching policies are seizing the…
Health
DEA receives marijuana scheduling recommendation to reduce ‘harm’
According to the DEA, Schedule I drugs “have no currently accepted medical use in the United States, a lack of accepted safety for use under medical…
Arts & Culture
Dreamland Festival Tulsa brings hip-hop and film downtown
Dreamland Festival, a celebration of music, art and film will return to downtown Tulsa November 2-4, bringing the region’s largest hip-hop festival to the center of…