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Can Kamala Harris help Democrats regain lost Black votes?

Some Black voters have drifted away from the Democrats in recent years, but will Harris be able to pull them back?

Al Jazeera

Kamala Harris: Faith, Justice, And Presidential Aspirations

Explore Kamala Harris's unique blend of religious traditions and social justice values that shape her worldview and inspire hope for a more just society.

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Darren Walker's Ford Foundation legacy reached far beyond its walls

Darren Walker, the outgoing president of the Ford Foundation, has had a far-reaching and profound impact on the philanthropic sector

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'Olivia Pope Of Silicon Valley' Raises $1.5M For Kamala Harris, Adding To $81M Raised In A Day

A Zoom event with 44 K attendees raised $1.5M for Kamala Harris. Key figures spoke in support, and Biden's exit boosts Harris as the Democrats' top contender.

International Business Times UK

Assassination attempt or domestic terrorism? Why Trump’s shooting poses a problem for the FBI

Experts weigh in as the FBI investigates Thomas Crooks’ assassination attempt

The Independent UK

Self-described ‘tough lady’ Sheila Jackson Lee dead at 74 - Roll Call

Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee died Friday after 15 terms in the House that included sponsoring the resolution making Juneteenth a holiday.

Roll Call

Martin Luther King III Calls For Unity Amid Political Violence

Martin Luther King III calls for unity and rising above division in the aftermath of recent events, emphasizing the nation's potential for positive change.

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Why you should visit the southern states: The US destinations you probably haven’t considered

From Kentucky’s Louisville to Bentonville in Arkansas, Annabel Grossman discovers America’s lesser-visited holiday destinations on a journey through the south

The Independent UK

A eulogy for the United States

Let’s celebrate a democracy that once was – but not what it now is

Salon

7 best patriotic movies to watch on the Fourth of July

Celebrate Independence Day with some patriotic cinema.

Tom’s Guide

Black economic boycotts of the civil rights era still offer lessons on how to achieve a just society

Signed into law nearly 60 years ago, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination in the U.S. based on “race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.”

The Conversation

Even the Supreme Court’s conservative justices are polarized about the state of American politics

Polarization is both essential to a functioning democracy and a threat to it.

The Conversation

James Lawson Gave Us Equal Time

The civil rights leader showed that even in Los Angeles, color drives class divisions and racial justice drives economic justice.

Capital & Main

Civil rights leader James Lawson, who learned from Gandhi, used nonviolent resistance and the ‘power of love’ to challenge injustice

Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., who died on June 9, 2024, at the age of 95, was a Methodist minister and a powerful advocate of nonviolence during the Civil Rights Movement.

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'Strategist of nonviolence': US civil rights leader Rev. James Lawson dies at 95

The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the Civil Rights Movement gained traction, has died, his family said Monday. He was 95.

The Independent UK

The Rev. James Lawson Jr. has died at 95, civil rights leader's family says

The Rev. James Lawson Jr., has died

The Independent UK

King and queen of the Netherlands pay tribute to MLK during visit to Atlanta

The king and queen of the Netherlands have begun a four-day tour of the U.S. in Atlanta

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Is Conor McGregor still fighting Michael Chandler at UFC 303? Here’s what we know

Conor McGregor's return to the UFC is up in the air thanks to a last-minute UFC 303 press conference cancellation that has everyone wondering.

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The Independent UK

Can Medicare money protect doctors from abortion crimes? It worked before, desegregating hospitals

The Supreme Court's decision regarding Idaho's abortion ban may hinge on whether federal spending power can protect doctors against a state's criminal code

The Conversation

Campus protests are part of an enduring legacy of civil disobedience improving American democracy

They didn’t illegally camp out in local parks or on college campuses, as many protesters did across the U.S. recently. But back in 1773, the Boston Tea Partiers broke the law when they protested British Colonial taxes by throwing tea into Boston Harbor.

International Business Times

Biden Faces Silent Gaza Protest At Martin Luther King Jr's College

A small number of graduates carried out the silent protest, with some holding Palestinian flags and one holding up a fist as Biden spoke at Morehouse College, a historically Black university in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Missouri Congressman Criticizes Non-Merit-Based DEI Practices

Missouri congressman Eric Burlison advocates for merit-based DEI in hiring, emphasizing equal opportunities for all. The ongoing debate on effective strate...

International Business Times

Biden Reaches Out To Gaza Protesters In Speech At Rights Icon's College

President Joe Biden told students on Sunday at the former university of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr that he heard their voices over the protests against the war in Gaza that have roiled US campuses.

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Exploring The Top 10 Charismatic Political Leaders Worldwide

Explore the charismatic leadership of iconic figures like Nelson Mandela, Winston Churchill, and Mahatma Gandhi.

Al Jazeera

Biden delivers address at Morehouse College amid anger over Gaza war

The historically Black college is one of several US universities to hold protests demanding end to the killings in Gaza.

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