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Details: Written by ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press; Published: 11 March 2024

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Biden says he's grateful for Fudge's “contributions toward a housing system that works for all Americans.”

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 11 March 2024

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The call comes in response to a new state policy preventing institutions from utilizing government funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

Details: Written by WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press; Published: 11 March 2024

The United States is leading an effort to get aid to Gaza by sea, with plans to build a temporary pier to deliver the supplies. An army vessel is on the way to the Mediteranean, but the first ship which wll test that new corridor is still waiting in Cyprus with 200 tons of food. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are going hungry after five months of war. The push for aid comes as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins Monday in much of the world READ MORE

Details: Written by Paul Ringel, High Point University; Published: 08 March 2024

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"The problem is not a general lack of historical knowledge but its disparity along racial lines. Black students do know this history, or at least more of it than their white peers. It's my belief that schools fail all students when they omit the difficult parts of U.S. history. Teaching Black history can create understanding and spark rare discussions on challenging topics across racial lines."

Details: Written by MATT BROWN and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press; Published: 08 March 2024

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The images, which have not been linked back to Trump's campaign, could mislead people about the former president's support among African Americans. Powerful AI programs that can easily generate lifelike audio and video are now cheaper and easier to use than ever, making it hard to distinguish what's real from what's not.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 08 March 2024

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In a stark departure from his predecessor, Biden underscored his deep understanding of American identity, emphasizing the nation’s unique values and the diverse tapestry that binds its people together.

Details: Written by AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press; Published: 07 March 2024

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The findings signal a significant shift from previous election years, when white, religious voters were more likely to name abortion as their top priority when casting a ballot. This will be the first presidential election since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June 2022 that women do not have a constitutional right to abortion.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 March 2024

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Children don’t receive crucial protective care against infection and strokes

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 05 March 2024

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The ambitious plan, announced on Tuesday, March 5, aims not only to alleviate immediate financial burdens for consumers but also addresses the systemic inequities faced by those residing in predominantly Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino communities.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown; Published: 05 March 2024

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Established in 1976 under the visionary leadership of the late Mr. Vernon E. Jordan Jr., the organization’s fifth president, the report remains a cornerstone for understanding the multifaceted challenges faced by Black Americans across crucial domains such as economics, employment, education, health, housing, criminal justice, and civic participation.