July 30, 2024

Sankofa Books & Café: A DC Hub for Black Literature & Art

Courtesy of the American Booksellers Association Local, independent bookstores have never been more important. With fair access to literature under political attack, bookstores are a bulwark against censorship and an asset to the communities they serve. Each week we profile an independent bookstore, discovering what makes each one special and getting their expert book recommendations.

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President Joe Biden greets students at Eliot-Hine Middle School in Washington, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. Biden visited the school, located east of the U.S. Capitol, to mark the District of Columbia's first day of school for the 2023-24 year. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Biden Ends Reelection Bid, Leaves Strong Higher Ed Legacy

By Katherine Knott President Biden will not seek re-election, he announced Sunday. The news capped weeks of debate about his ability to defeat former president Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, and spelled the imminent end of a White House tenure that has been filled with ambitious plans to forgive student loans and make higher education

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Kamau Marshall Joins Harris 2024 Campaign as Senior Adviser

By Quintessa Williams In the dynamic landscape of American politics and education, Kamau Marshall stands as a seasoned strategist and influential voice. From his pivotal role as a senior advisor at the U.S. Department of Education to his strategic contributions within the Biden-Harris campaign, Marshall’s journey is marked by a dedication to public service and a commitment

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Trump to Speak at NABJ Convention in Chicago This Week

Former President Donald Trump will attend the National Association of Black Journalists Convention in Chicago this week, his campaign said on Monday night. The convention runs from July 31 to Aug. 4 at the Hilton Chicago, located at 720 South Michigan Avenue in the South Loop. The NABJ’s website says the event is a conference

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Morgan Price Makes History with Hall of Fame Induction

By Dantee Ramos As the 2024 USAG All-Around National Gymnastics Champion, Morgan Price of Fisk University has added another first to her impressive resume. Per Fisk Athletics’ website, Price is the first gymanast inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. With over 500 inductees to date, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame now proudly recognizes gymnastics as an

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Sen. Kamala Harris (center with flowers) received the bouquet from members of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, during an event in Atlantic City in July 2019.

Divine Nine Mobilizes Support for Kamala Harris 2024

By Maya King As Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign rushes to shore up its base, its efforts will be bolstered by a ready-made coalition: the more than two million members of Black Greek-letter organizations who have quickly united to mobilize Black voters nationwide. Before Ms. Harris had even hosted her first official campaign event

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PAC Launches $8M Push to Mobilize Black Voters in 2024

By Chayenne M. Daniels One of the leading Black political action committees has announced a seven-figure push to mobilize Black voters ahead of November’s critical election. In a memo shared exclusively with The Hill, Rolling Sea Action Fund and the nonprofit Let It Resound said they are targeting Black voters in House races in Akron,

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