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Bill Clinton on being called 'first Black president': 'I took it as a great compliment'
Former President Clinton said he was flattered when acclaimed author Toni Morrison called him America’s "first Black president." “When my friend Toni Morrison said that, you know, it was about — it ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Astro Bot Gets First Discount For Black Friday
A bunch of PlayStation Studios games are on sale for Black Friday , but if you're looking for one that has the heart and charm of an old-school platformer, Astro Bot is an easy recommendation. ...Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday -
Kamala Harris on her first priority as president
CBS News' Norah O'Donnell talks with Kamala Harris about women's healthcare, and a prospective return of Donald Trump to the White House.Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
Who is Kemi Badenoch, the first Black woman to lead Britain's Conservative Party?
The first Black woman to lead a major U.K. political party, Kemi Badenoch is an upbeat and outspoken libertarian who thinks the British state is broken and she is the one to fix itWorld - ABC News - November 2 -
Lisa Blunt Rochester elected Delaware's first Black and female senator
Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester will become the first Black woman to represent Delaware in the Senate after she defeated Republican Eric Hansen and independent candidate Mike Katz, NBC News ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Black women to serve together in Senate for first time with Rochester, Alsobrooks wins
Sens.-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) will become the first two Black women to serve together in the Senate. Neither Delaware nor Maryland have ever had a Black ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Bynum flips Oregon House seat, will be state's first Black member of Congress
Democrat Janelle Bynum is projected to win Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, making her the first Black lawmaker to represent Oregon in Congress. Bynum, an Oregon ...Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
Disneyland debuts its first ride to celebrate a Black princess: ‘It’s about time’
Disney ‘rethemed’ Splash Mountain, the log-flume ride inspired by a racist 1946 film, into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The year that Disney debuted the first Black Disney princess, Quiana Moore-Glenn ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Brazil celebrates Black Consciousness Day as national holiday for first time
Legacy of African Brazilians honored on 329th anniversary of resistance leader Zumbi’s death by Portuguese forces. During the more than 350 years during which slavery was legal in Brazil, harsh ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Star Wars Outlaws Gets First Big Discount At Amazon For Black Friday
Star Wars Outlaws Limited Edition $50 (was ...Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago -
DualSense PS5 Controllers Get First Major Discounts Of 2024 For Black Friday
DualSense Controllers Save $20 on all ...Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday -
Biden becomes first president to apologize for Native American boarding school policy
President Biden apologized Friday for Native American boarding schools that were part of U.S. policy for 150 years and stripped children away from their tribes and culture. “The federal ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Mexico’s New President, Claudia Sheinbaum, Faces First Major Crisis
A confrontation between the judiciary and the governing party will test Claudia Sheinbaum’s leadership and offer a window into how she will wield power.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
History in the making: is the US finally about to elect its first female president?
Nail-biter of an election could result in Harris being the first female and first Asian American president. “This is monumental,” said 19-year-old Kai Carter as she stood in line behind the White ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
What Were Trump’s Policies on Israel In His First Term as President?
Donald Trump staunchly supported Israel during his first term as president, even when that meant reversing decades of American policy.World - The New York Times - November 6 -
Indonesia’s president seeks closer ties to Xi and China
First foreign trip in office signals Beijing’s importance for investment but will be followed by US visitWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Five takeaways from Trump’s first week as president-elect
He has made his early priorities clear - and stunned some in Washington and around the world while doing so.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
From the Amazon rainforest, Biden declares nobody can reverse US progress on clean energy
Joe Biden witnessed the devastation of drought up close as the first sitting American president to set foot the Amazon rainforestWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Biden becomes first sitting U.S. president to visit Amazon rainforest
Mr. Biden has made addressing climate change a key part of his policy agenda.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Biden becomes first sitting president to visit Amazon Rainforest
President Biden became the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon Rainforest this weekend. He was in Brazil to highlight the dangers of climate change and urged the world to limit its use ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
The U.K. Conservative party's new leader is the first Black woman to lead a major British party
LONDON — Britain’s Conservative Party on Saturday elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader as it tries to rebound from a crushing election defeat that ended 14 years in power.Top stories - NBC News - November 2 -
PS5 Pulse Elite Wireless Headset Gets First Notable Discount For Black Friday
PlayStation Pulse Elite Wireless Headset $130 (was ...Tech - GameSpot - November 11 -
Democrat Janelle Bynum flips seat to become Oregon’s first Black member of Congress
Bynum says ‘we believed in a vision’ and victory is boost for party after longtime Democratic seat turned red in 2022. Janelle Bynum will serve as Oregon’s first Black member of Congress after the ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Gets Its First Big Discount For Black Friday
We're living in a golden age of new Dragon Ball games, and if you're looking to score a Black Friday discount on a recent release, you're in luck, as Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is just $50 ...Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday -
Kamala Harris could make history as America’s first woman president: What do women think about it?
CNBC Make It spoke with women across the U.S. about the issues influencing their vote and the possibility of having the first-ever female president.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Watch Live: President Biden to make first remarks since Harris' loss to Trump
President Biden will address the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Inside the town honoring Grover Cleveland, the first president to win two non-consecutive terms
Until this week, Grover Cleveland was the only American president to be elected to two non-consecutive terms. Aside from his unique status, Cleveland doesn't stand out among the nation's ...Top stories - CBS News - November 9 -
German news agency reports Chancellor Scholz had a one-hour call with Russian President Putin, first in two years
German news agency reports Chancellor Scholz had a one-hour call with Russian President Putin, first in two yearsWorld - ABC News - November 15 -
US election live: Kamala Harris says ‘do not despair’ in concession speech; Republicans outline ‘first 100 days’ of Trump presidency
Vice-president calls on supporters to accept election result, promises ‘peaceful transfer of power’; Trump campaign says Biden has invited president-elect. US election results 2024: live map and ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Getting to Know ‘Black London’
Nigerian cuisine with a twist, live reggae and a bustling market: Here’s where — and how — to experience the British capital’s vibrant and multifaceted Black communities.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Black leaders voice confidence Black men will show up for Harris
Vice President Harris and her allies are making a final appeal to Black male voters in key swing states, hoping to shore up the support of a voting bloc that has shown some signs of skepticism ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Peering inside a (fiscal) black hole
Come for the snark, stay for the Soundgarden punsWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
A new path forward for Black America
Every election cycle offers an opportunity to recalibrate and consider what’s most effective for advancing our community’s goals.Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
In Praise of Adele and the Long Black Dress
As the artist brings her Las Vegas residency to an end, she leaves behind a major fashion legacy. Just call her Madame A.Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday -
The youngest presidents in U.S. history
The youngest president in U.S. history is Theodore Roosevelt, who took office in 1901 at age 42. Here's the full list, from youngest to oldest.Politics - CBS News - November 1 -
To Whom It May Concern
Some tips for whoever ends up winning.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6