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Congressional Black Caucus: Public trust 'broken' after police killing of Roger Fortson
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) on Thursday called on the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to release its findings on the police shooting of Roger Fortson, a 23-year-old senior airman who died after a deputy shot him six times earlier ...The Hill - Politics -
Surge in threats against top congressional aides
Top congressional aides are subjected to threats of violence regularly. A survey conducted by the nonprofit Congressional Management Foundation reveals that a large majority are feeling "anxiety and fear" about the safety of working in their jobs. ...CBS News - Top stories -
California district to pay $360K to teacher fired for not following transgender policies
A California school district settled a 2023 lawsuit from a former teacher who refused to adhere to the district’s gender identity-related policies.NBC News - Top stories - California -
Supreme Court won't hear Maryland school district gender identity case
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a bid backed by a conservative Christian legal group to challenge a Maryland school district’s policy against informing parents if their children identify as transgender or gender-nonconforming.NBC News - Top stories -
Raucous congressional hearing with 'fake eyelashes' comment sparks backlash
Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday said he is disappointed in the chaos and name-calling that happened during a raucous House Oversight Committee markup on Thursday night.ABC News - Top stories -
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Is There an Alternative to the Little Black Dress?
Plenty of other garments can be used as the basis for simple, chic looks for a variety of occasions, our critic writes.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
GOP pollster Luntz likens congressional lawmakers to 'cast members on Bravo' over House shouting match
GOP pollster Frank Luntz likened members of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee to “cast members on Bravo” Thursday. “You know American leadership is in a crisis when you can’t tell the difference between congressional reps on C-SPAN ...The Hill - Politics -
'Back to Black' Review: Amy Winehouse's Songs and Struggles
Marisa Abela plays the Grammy-winning British singer in this vivid, pain-filled biopic directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How Black men could impact the 2024 election
NBC News' Trymaine Lee reports on how Black men could be pivotal to the 2024 presidential election.NBC News - Top stories -
Biden to visit Georgia in bid to court Black voters
President Biden is hitting the campaign trail in Georgia this weekend and focusing his energy on outreach to Black voters. The president will speak with voters Sunday before delivering a commencement address at Morehouse College. CBS News ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
America's first Black astronaut candidate reaches space
Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally reached space on a Blue Origin flight at 90 years old. The 10-minute flight ended Dwight's 60-year journey for a chance to travel beyond Earth. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at ...CBS News - Top stories -
1 in 3 Black Americans says integration hasn't helped Black students: Survey
Seventy years after the landmark Supreme Court decision to end segregation in schools, a majority of Americans believe more should be done to racially integrate schools. A new Washington Post-Ipsos survey found that 86 percent of U.S. adults ...The Hill - Politics -
Dope Black Dads: dispelling myths and biases about Black fathers – a photo essay
A group that began as 23 Black fathers from London on WhatsApp is now a worldwide digital space where 40,000 men discuss being Black and a parent. Dope Black Dads was formed by Marvyn Harrison on Father’s Day 2018, initially as a WhatsApp group of ...The Guardian - World -
Black holes observed colliding when universe was only 740m years old
Glimpse of galactic merger, via James Webb telescope, may explain presence of monster black holes. A pair of black holes has been observed colliding in the ancient universe for the first time. The observations, by the James Webb Space Telescope, ...The Guardian - World -
CoD: Warzone: How To Unlock The Black Ops 6 "Sally" Weapon Blueprint
The latest update to Warzone seems to have slipped in a secret weapon blueprint that teases this year's upcoming Call of Duty game, which is rumored to be Treyarch's Black Ops 6. Here we'll explain how you can unlock the "Sally" weapon blueprint ...GameSpot - Tech -
Texas pardons man who shot Black Lives Matter protester
Daniel Perry shot an armed protester in Austin during a protest in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.BBC News - Top stories -
Is Hunt right that Labour’s spending plans would leave a £38bn black hole?
Labour criticises a dossier released by the Conservatives that adds up how much their spending commitments would cost.BBC News - Top stories -
Biden's Weekend Stops in Atlanta and Detroit Aim to Amp Up Black Voters
The president is set to give the commencement address at Morehouse College and speak at an NAACP dinner on Sunday, as support from a key constituency sags.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Biden Is Talking Directly to Black Voters. This Is What He Wants Them to Know.
The president is trying to increase his support among Black Americans, some of whom are angry over the war in Gaza. Others feel disengaged altogether. Here are takeaways from events held this week.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Black leaders commemorate 70 years of Brown v. Board with call to action
Some of the nation’s most prominent Black political leaders and advocates celebrated the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education Friday by calling for more to be done to end present-day segregation. Many Black leaders have expressed ...The Hill - Politics -
SF artist uses unconventional medium to comment on colorism in the Black community
A young San Francisco artist's exhibit at the Museum of African Diaspora explores the issues surrounding beauty and skin color within the Black community.CBS News - Entertainment -
Amid signs of waning enthusiasm, Biden reaches out to Black voters
This weekend, President Joe Biden will hold events in cities like Detroit, where Black turnout is critical to efforts in two of the closest battleground states.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
In His Beloved Philadelphia, Biden Faces Wariness From Black Voters
Even in the president’s favorite political stomping ground, his standing has slipped with Democrats who will be vital to a repeat victory, interviews with nearly two dozen Black voters showed.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
‘A history that’s been suppressed’: the Black cowboy story is 200 years old
Historians estimate a quarter of settlers of the US west were Black, moving cattle on horseback, settling towns and keeping the peace. When Larry Callies went to the movies as a boy in Rosenberg, Texas, the heroes riding horses and wearing ...The Guardian - World -
Biden confronts 2024 weak spots with young, Black voters at Morehouse commencement
President Joe Biden's Black voter support has fallen since the 2020 election, while former President Donald Trump's has increased, according to recent polls.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden courts battleground state Black voters with two big speeches
In Atlanta, Georgia, and Detroit, Michigan, the president made overtures to Black voters while addressing Gaza and attacking Trump.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Blue Origin rocket carries first Black astronaut candidate into space
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket lifted off Sunday, carrying the oldest man ever to go into space. Ed Dwight, 90, trained to become NASA's first Black astronaut candidate 60 years ago, but he didn't get to fly then.CBS News - Top stories -
Biden courts Black voters, Trump accepts NRA endorsement
President Biden and former President Donald Trump hit the campaign trail over the weekend ahead of the 2024 general election. Mr. Biden addressed Morehouse College students in Atlanta, and Trump spoke to members of the National Rifle Association, ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
A Black Teenager Was Wrongfully Executed in 1931. Now His Family Is Suing.
Alexander McClay Williams was 16 when he was executed in Pennsylvania for the murder of a 34-year-old white woman. His conviction was overturned in 2022.The New York Times - Top stories -
AI Is a Black Box. Anthropic Figured Out a Way to Look Inside
What goes on in artificial neural networks work is largely a mystery, even to their creators. But researchers from Anthropic have caught a glimpse.Wired - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
A.I.’s Black Boxes Just Got a Little Less Mysterious
Researchers at the A.I. company Anthropic claim to have found clues about the inner workings of large language models, possibly helping to prevent their misuse and to curb their potential threats.The New York Times - Tech -
What's next for Black representation in college football coaching? Key figures weigh in amid slight increase
There's still work to be done as the number of Black FBS coaches rose from 14 to 16 ahead of the 2024 seasonCBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
Clyburn seeking to bolster Biden support among Black voters with swing-state tour
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) will travel to numerous swing states later this year in an effort to bolster support for President Biden among Black voters, according to his office. The South Carolina Democrat is slated to travel to Michigan, Arizona, ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Texas Governor Pardons Daniel Perry in 2020 Black Lives Matter Protest Shooting
The man, Daniel S. Perry, was convicted of killing a protester during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Austin.The New York Times - Top stories -
Texas governor pardons man who killed Black Lives Matter protester in 2020
Greg Abbott on Thursday pardoned Daniel Perry, who has been serving a 25-year sentence since 2023 murder conviction. Governor Greg Abbott of Texas issued a full pardon on Thursday to a former US army sergeant convicted of murder for fatally ...The Guardian - World -
Biden marks Brown v. Board of Education anniversary amid concerns over Black support
President Biden marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
'The Big Cigar' dramatizes Black Panther Huey P. Newton's Hollywood ties and escape to Cuba
The Apple TV+ series looks at the relationship between Black Panther Huey P. Newton and Hollywood producer Bert Schneider as they plan a fake movie to usher Newton's escape.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned a man convicted of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester in Austin in 2020.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned a man convicted of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester in Austin in 2020.The Wall Street Journal - World -
2024 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes predictions, odds, horses, contenders: Surprising picks by horse racing insider
Beyer Speed Figure maker Bob Weir reveals his picks for Friday's Black-Eyed Susan Stakes 2024CBS Sports - Sports