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May 3rd was a lyrical slugfest between Drake and Compton's very own Kendrick Lamar, who may have dropped the most brutal diss song to arise from this high-profile beef yet.

Congressman James Clyburn and other notable Black leaders were awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.  The post Rep. James Clyburn Among Notable Black Leaders Awarded Presidential Medal Of Freedom appeared first on NewsOne.

Heath advocates in North Carolina are sounding the alarm on the state’s proposed anti-DEI bill targeting federally-funded medical schools. The post North Carolina’s Anti-DEI Bill Is Detrimental To Black Maternal Health, Advocates Say appeared first on NewsOne.

For those who aren't Civil War history buffs and are unfamiliar with Davis, he was the president of the Confederate States of America who said that Black people are “fitted expressly for servitude.” The post About This Alabama Bill To Make Workers Choose Between Celebrating Juneteenth OR Jefferson Davis’ Birthday… appeared first on NewsOne.

Mo'Nique took time out of a recent comedy shoe to call out Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry for conspiring against her.

Lilian Seenoi-Barr, Northern Ireland's first Black Mayor, is ready to lead despite backlash over her historic appointment. The post Northern Ireland’s First Black Mayor Isn’t Affected By Criticism From Conspiracy Theorists And Haters Alike appeared first on NewsOne.

Michigan cop Greg Marohn was rehired by a different police department after he lost his last job over drugs and racism. The post A Michigan Cop Resigned After He Was Recorded Using Racial Slurs And Buying Drugs. Then He Got Rehired appeared first on NewsOne.

Are Shoes and Chicken Distracting You? — Friendli-er Skies — Memoir of Former Miss USA Released The post Sybil Wilkes ‘What You Need To Know:’ Friendli-er Skies, and Memoir of Former Miss USA Released appeared first on Black America Web.

Foster care is supposed to be a stable and transitional environment for children in crisis, but that’s not always the reality for Black kids. The post Foster Care: Why Are Black Children Overrepresented In Child Welfare? appeared first on NewsOne.

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Georgia 2024 Election Dates General Primary Election / Nonpartisan Election – May 21, 2024 Early Voting Dates – April 29 – May 17   General Primary Election Runoff / Nonpartisan Runoff – June 18, 2024 Early Voting Dates  – As soon as possible, but no later than June 10 – June 14   General Election […]

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Video shows Rep. Byron Donalds being called an "Uncle Tom" and "race traitor" during a visit to a college campus protest in Washington, D.C. The post ‘Uncle Tom’: Video Shows Rep. Byron Donalds Get Called A ‘Race Traitor’ During D.C. Campus Protest appeared first on NewsOne.

May 2 is National Day of Prayer. On this day, Christians across the country gather to pray for our nation – though all religions are invited to participate. The National Day of Prayer (NDP) Task Force, led by Kathy Branzell, aims to “Lift Up The Word – Light Up the World” through this year’s observances. […]