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Wave StaffAugust 24, 2026

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Lawyers to appeal denial of new trial in case of Black athlete who stabbed white teen

By Jamie Stengle Contributing Writer DALLAS (AP) — Lawyers for a Black athlete who fatally stabbed a white teenager at…

Wave StaffAugust 23, 2026

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Democratic socialist seeks to become first Black U.S. Senator from Florida

By Matt Brown Contributing Writer TALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) — Democratic voters here delivered another shock upset to the party establishment…

Wave StaffAugust 23, 2026

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Eight Black candidates seeking governor’s chairs across U.

By Bill Barrow and Steven Sloan Contributing Writers ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Across 250 years, only three elected governors out…

Wave StaffAugust 21, 2026

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Democratic socialist seeks to become first Black U.S. Senator from Florida

By Matt Brown Contributing Writer TALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) — Democratic voters here delivered another shock upset to the party establishment…

Wave StaffAugust 21, 2026

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Black teenager asks judge for new trial in killing of white rival

By Jamie Stengle Contributing Writer McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Black teenager Karmelo Anthony had planned to testify during his Texas…

Wave StaffAugust 21, 2026

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Sickle cell advocates urge governor to maintain current funding

By Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Representatives of the Cayenne Wellness Center, a leading advocate for California’s sickle…

Wave StaffAugust 20, 2026

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California Legislative Black Caucus elects new leaders

California Black Media SACRAMENTO — Assemblyman Corey Jackson, D-Moreno Valley, has been elected chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus…

Wave StaffAugust 20, 2026

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Public notices in newspapers bill heads to governor’s desk

By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Assembly Bill 2323, legislation by Assemblywoman Tina McKinnor, D-Inglewood, that would modernize…