It’s the firestorm after the fire alarm: U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) says the Republican-led effort that resulted in his censure shows that the GOP is majoring in minors. “This Republican House is unserious and unproductive, and I know that their efforts to target me are a testament to the importance of my voice in...
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Abbott Laboratories Allegedly Refused to Let Black Scientist Work Remotely After Crash That Killed Her Son, Labeled Her an ‘Angry Black Woman’ When She Complained
A Black scientist based in Louisiana is suing her employer for not accommodating her remote work requests following a serious car crash that left her neurologically disabled and claimed the life of her child. Meiko Thompson filed that lawsuit, obtained by Atlanta Black Star, against Abbott Laboratories in federal court. The complaint alleges that the...
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White House updates how Biden administration aids the Black community
The White House held a press call for Black community stakeholders on Dec. 11 to provide updates on the actions being taken by the current administration to support the Black community. During the call, several topics were discussed, including unemployment, which has remained below 4% for the past 22 months. In addition, inflation has decreased by...
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Rudy Giuliani’s Attorney Compares Defamation Case Against Him to ‘Death Penalty’ As Trial Begins
It only took a few moments for Rudy Giuliani‘s attorney to make a scathing attack in his opening statements against Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss, likening their lawsuit against Giuliani to the “death penalty.” The trial, which kicked off Monday in Washington, will determine the damages Giuliani will have to pay the former...
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‘It Rolled Off the Tongue’: Black Chicago Utility Workers Allegedly Called Racial Slurs, Sent to Jobs Where They Were Held Up with Guns
Eleven Black utility workers filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against Peoples Gas in Chicago, Illinois, on Nov. 28. The lawsuit claims that the company “discriminates against its African American employees and customers.” The plaintiffs, including Jason Towns, Garland Eleby, Letitia Jackson, Karen Lanford, Tamia Nunn, Reginald Scoggins, Christopher Trass, Darryl Woods, Ericka Garmon, Shawnda Simmons,...
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Charlamagne Tha God Tears Into Joe Biden, Begs Him to ‘Step Aside’ from 2024 Presidential Race If He Can’t Beat Donald Trump; New Poll Validates Democrats’ Concerns
Radio host Charlamagne Tha God sat in as host for “The Daily Show” this week on Comedy Central and begged President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. The South Carolina native, who has been critical of the POTUS before, says his stepping aside would not only better secure a win over...