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Harris could become first Black woman, first person of South Asian descent to be president

By Chris Merigerian She’s already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could shatter several more after President Joe Biden abruptly ended his reelection bid and endorsed her. Biden announced Sunday that he was stepping aside after a disastrous debate performance catalyzed fears that the 81-year-old was too frail for a second term. Harris is the first woman, Black person or person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president. If she becomes the Democratic nominee and defeats Republican candidate Donald Trump in November, she would be the first woman to serve as president. Biden said Sunday that choosing Harris

Apple Announces New Details in $100 Million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, Including an Education Hub for HBCUs

By Zac Linly Last Juneā€”amid a wave of protests sparked by the violent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and othersā€”Apple announced its $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, which aims to ā€œhelp dismantle systemic barriers to opportunity and combat injustices faced by communities of color.ā€ On Wednesday, the tech company revealed in aĀ press release new details as to where the money is going and how it plans to serve underserved communities. ā€œWe are all accountable to the urgent work of building a more just, more equitable worldā€”and these new projects send a clear signal of Appleā€™s enduring commitment,ā€

Black journalists respond to ā€˜disastrousā€™ Trump panel at annual convention

By Adria R. Walker On Wednesday afternoon, Donald Trump participated in aĀ contentious panelĀ hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). The discussion, held in Chicago at the organizationā€™s annual convention, began after an hour-long delay, with a room full of journalists tensely awaiting the program. During the wait, Philip Lewis, the HuffPost deputy editor,Ā sharedĀ on X that the hold-up was being caused by a disagreement between the NABJ and the former president. ā€œIā€™m told that Trump is demanding that NABJ not do the live factchecking and thatā€™s why the event hasnā€™t started yet,ā€ he wrote. ā€œWeā€™re in a standoff.ā€ Once

Delta Sigma Theta Inc. Issues Official Statement In Response To Former Membersā€™ Denunciations

By Quintessa Williams Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated President, Elsie Cooke-Holmes hasĀ issued a statementĀ regarding former members publicly denouncing the organization on social media platforms. ā€œDelta Sigma Theta Sororityā€™s membership continues to grow, with thousands joining our cherished sisterhood each year, energized by our mission and inspired by 111 years of impact in communities across the nation and around the globe,ā€Ā the statement begins,ā€ ā€œWhile social media tends to magnify outliers, individuals choosing to withdraw represent less than 1% of our membership. We accept the decision of those who choose to withdraw their membership ā€“ we wish former members peace and clarity.ā€

With Biden Dropping Out of the Presidential Race and Endorsing Kamala Harris, Which One of These People Could Be Her Running Mate?

By Phenix S. Halley To the surprise of few, PresidentĀ Joe BidenĀ on Sunday announced in a statement he will not be running for President. ā€œOver the past three and a half years, we have made great progress as a Nation,ā€ Biden wrote in a statement which laid out his successes including expanding affordable health care and appointing the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. ā€œI know none of this could have been done without you, the American people,ā€ the statement said. ā€œIt has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been

Georgia to allow state funding for AP Black studies course following outrage

ByĀ Minyvonne Burke Georgia’s superintendent of schoolsĀ seemingly reversed course Wednesday following backlash over the state’sĀ refusal to provide funding for a new Advanced Placement class inĀ African American Studies. In aĀ statement, Richard WoodsĀ said the state will provide funding to districts that use a course code that has been in the catalog of state-funded courses since 2020. “Districts using this course code will receive state funding,” he said. “Should districts choose to do so, they may teach some or all of the standards in the AP African American Studies course using this code (and students may take the associated AP exam).” The course previously

Kamala Harris calls Sonya Massey’s family

ByĀ Yamiche Alcindor Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday called the family ofĀ Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old BlackĀ woman who was fatally shot by a sheriffā€™s deputy in her Illinois home, according to Masseyā€™s family members who spoke to NBC News. Massey, 36, wasĀ killed July 6 after she called the Sangamon County Sheriffā€™s Office because she was afraid there might be a prowler outside, according to an attorney for her family and Illinois State Police. ā€œItā€™s made me feel a lot better today,ā€ James Wilburn, Masseyā€™s father, said. ā€œShe gave us her heartfelt condolences, and she let us know that she is with

Donald Trump to attend Chicago’s National Association of Black Journalists Convention 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 for journalism education, career development, networking and innovation. Trump’s campaign and NABJ said he will participate in a Q&A with political journalists in front of an audience of convention attendees that will concentrate on the most pressing issues facing the Black community. It will happen

Former HBCU Students Awarded $2 Million For Being Tased During George Floyd Protest

By Quintessa Williams The Atlanta City Council voted last Monday toĀ approve a $2 million settlementĀ for two HBCU students forcibly pulled from their car and tased by police during a protest following the death of George Floyd. Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim, who both attendedĀ MorehouseĀ andĀ SpelmanĀ College in 2020, willĀ eachĀ receive $1 million as part of the settlement. ā€œThe resolution of the civil case will allow these young people and their families to continue healing from this traumatic experience. It is important for them to help the community to remember that the fight to prevent police brutality continues,ā€ Mawuli Davis, Youngā€™s lawyer,Ā told CNN. ā€œThis

Black Americans arenā€™t buying election-year falsehoods.

By Ray Block, Jr. For centuries, Black Americans have been battling racism and disenfranchisement ā€” and batting down endless so-called truths. In the process, weā€™ve developed a powerful sixth sense for separating fact from fiction. Black people have been forced to see the country for what it is, and we have learned to watch our collective backs in the face of persistent attempts to confuse and deceive us by the purposeful spreading of falsehoods. Such spreading of disinformation ā€” specifically the sortĀ that targets a specific raceĀ ā€” has a centuries-long history in America. Slave owners regularly spread lies to control perceptions

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