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Black Farmers Pressure Federal Government as They Wait for Promised Financial Assistance

KJ EdwardsJune 21, 2023June 21, 2023

by KJ EdwardsJune 21, 2023June 21, 2023742

In 2022, Congress revoked funding for the federal government that would eliminate outstanding debt for minority farmers. Now those farmers are fighting back in a...

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams Fights Federal Government Taking Over Rikers Island

Derek MajorNovember 15, 2022November 15, 2022

by Derek MajorNovember 15, 2022November 15, 2022531

The Legal Aid Society has filed paperwork asking the federal government to take control of the Rikers Island Correctional Facility away from New York City....

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Former Republicans And Democrats Form New Third U.S. Political Party

Jasmine JacksonJuly 28, 2022July 28, 2022

by Jasmine JacksonJuly 28, 2022July 28, 2022659

Is this the way forward? Former republicans and democrats disrupt America's two-party system with a Forward party....

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National Urban League President Marc Morial Congratulates the First Black Federal Reserve Appointee

Daron PressleyMarch 19, 2017September 23, 2017

by Daron PressleyMarch 19, 2017September 23, 2017993

National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial congratulated Raphael Bostic for being selected as the President of the Atlanta Federal Reserve....

Nationâ€™s Cybersecurity Upgraded with New Practices and Standards

Marcia Wade TalbertJuly 16, 2015September 29, 2017

by Marcia Wade TalbertJuly 16, 2015September 29, 2017514

Over the last 6 months the U.S. Government implemented a wide range of policies to improve the nationâ€™s cyber defenses....

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More Women and Minorities Included in New Congress

Courtney ConnleyJanuary 6, 2015January 5, 2015

by Courtney ConnleyJanuary 6, 2015January 5, 2015327

The new Congress that convenes Tuesday, January 6th will include more women and minorities than ever before...

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Department of Justice Outlines Protections for Transgender Workers

Courtney ConnleyDecember 23, 2014December 23, 2014

by Courtney ConnleyDecember 23, 2014December 23, 2014252

Attorney General Eric Holder announces new memo that protects transgender individuals from workplace discrimination...

Education

Congress Cuts $303 Million From Federal Financial Aid Program

Courtney ConnleyDecember 16, 2014December 16, 2014

by Courtney ConnleyDecember 16, 2014December 16, 2014681

Congress to cut millions of dollars from the federal Pell Grant program which benefits many low-income students...

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Justice Department: Michael Brown’s Death a Homicide

Courtney ConnleyDecember 9, 2014September 28, 2017

by Courtney ConnleyDecember 9, 2014September 28, 2017292

Newly released findings from a Justice Department autopsy rules Michael Brown's death to still be a homicide...

Education

Louisiana Governor Sues Obama Administration Over Common Core Standards

Courtney ConnleyAugust 28, 2014August 28, 2014

by Courtney ConnleyAugust 28, 2014August 28, 2014269

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal proves his strong opposition to Common Core State Standards with a lawsuit against the Obama administration...

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