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Some 200 students readmitted after mass disenrollment at Howard, president says
By Corey Williams Contributing Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The interim president of Howard University said some 200 of the more…
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Steve Hilton holds campaign event for governor in Boyle Heights
Wave Wire Services BOYLE HEIGHTS — Steve Hilton, the Republican candidate for governor, held a general election campaign kickoff event…
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NAACP partnership targets nicotine addiction among Blacks
Wave Staff Report WASHINGTON — Truth Initiative and the NAACP have announced a partnership to confront the disproportionate toll of…
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Bill banning drones over outdoor events awaits Senate action
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Assemblywoman Tina McKinnor, D-Inglewood, is advancing legislation that would prohibit unauthorized drones…
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Study finds Blacks account for more than half of U.S. homicide victims
Wave Staff Report WASHINGTON — Black Americans accounted for more than half (52.2%) of all homicide victims in the United…
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ACLU report details lawlessness in Trump’s immigration enforcement
By Edward Kissam Contributing Writer On Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump made clear there would be a…
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Colin Kaepernick wins ACLU award for social activism
By NOAH TRISTER Contributing Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has captured a top award from the…
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Black members of Native American tribe file lawsuit to gain citizenship
By COREY WILLIAMS Contributing Writer OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma – Two descendants of Black people once enslaved by a Native American…
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U.S. civil rights agency seeks to end data collection on race, gender
By Alexandra Olson and Claire Savage Contributing Writers NEW YORK (AP) — How many women hold executive-level positions at top…
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Nolan Wells’ death: Here’s what you need to know about the investigation
Wave Wire Service OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) — The family of Nolan Xavier Wells is still searching for answers about…
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