The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is making history with a record 62 members for the upcoming session of Congress, contributing to the highest number of Black federal lawmakers ever recorded. This significant milestone reflects a growing representation of Black voices in American politics, with a total of 67 Black individuals set to serve in Congress,...
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‘What’s He Doing Wrong?!’: Texas Judge Erupts On Prosecutor Who Struggles to Explain Why Black Teen ‘Tensing’ Up During Traffic Stop Was Sufficient Cause for Arrest, Viral Video Shows
The Texas judge who has become widely known online for throwing out cases in which Black defendants are charged without sufficient probable cause has gone viral yet again for another case dismissal, this time involving a Black motorist in the Houston area. A video posted to TikTok shows Harris County Judge David Fleischer presiding over...
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Lucy McBath: A mother’s fight against gun violence
Georgia Congresswoman Lucy McBath has emerged as a powerful voice in the fight for gun control, driven by the tragic loss of her son, Jordan Davis, to gun violence. On the anniversary of his death, McBath penned a heartfelt open letter to her son, reflecting on the profound impact of his loss and her commitment...
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‘I’m Not a Gangbanger’: California Cop Detains Black Man for 40 Minutes Over Missing License Plate Light, Falsely Accused Him of Having Marijuana
A California Black man who was pulled over earlier this month because his license plate light was not working ended up detained for 40 minutes, where he was accused of hiding marijuana in his daughter’s backpack and ordered out of the car because he was a registered gun owner. The Fresno police officers also threatened...
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Senate unveils powerful TRAIN Act to shield artists from AI exploitation
Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced groundbreaking legislation aimed at protecting creators from unauthorized use of their work in AI training. The Transparency and Responsibility for Artificial Intelligence Networks (TRAIN) Act enables copyright holders to investigate AI training data through subpoenas. The bill requires creators to show “good faith belief” their work was used in AI...
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‘I Never Expected Any of This’: Chicago Postal Worker Who Helped Save 75-Year-Old Man Gets Thanksgiving Invitation and Recognition from Illinois City
A postal worker in Chicago is drawing national attention for helping save a man. Jaylen Lockhart was working his normal postal route in one Chicago-area neighborhood on Nov. 16 when he saw an elderly man walking his dog on the sidewalk fall down on the pavement. “He seemed to be walking off-balance … he fell...
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Democratic party analyzes key missteps in Harris presidential defeat
The aftermath of the 2024 presidential election has sparked intense discussions among Democratic Party leaders regarding the campaign strategies that led to Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat against President-elect Donald Trump. Despite the party’s efforts, many are questioning the effectiveness of their approach and the implications for future elections. Understanding the defeat On the Nov....