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Rep. John Lewis
By Edelia Dr. Jay Carthan, Contributing Writer, John Lewis was only 21 years-old in the famous mugshot seen around the world when he was arrested in Jackson, Mississippi for using a restroom labeled “whites only.” […]
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Commentary: The Boy from Troy
By Emmitt Hayes Jr., Guest Contributor, ‘The boy from Troy’ are words of Martin Luther King Jr.; a playful set of words, loaded with pride. John Lewis was such a regular looking fellow, so unassuming […]
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A coast-to-coast protest
Amid a season of peaceful protests and angry riots erupting across the country and globe in response to the death of George Floyd, one man was quietly taking action for different cause in a different […]
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Dutch police ‘threaten’ suspects with using images of alleged crimes online
Faced with the threat of ending up online forever over a bungled attempt to sell a stolen clock, a Dutch teenager opted for the chance to turn himself in before the deadline to find himself […]
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Pompeo calls for countries to band together against Chinese Communist Party
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged the world to demand change in the Chinese Communist Party’s behavior. The U.S. can’t stand up to China alone, Pompeo said Thursday, pitching a new alliance of countries. “Maybe […]
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Couple names 4 sons for tractor makes starting with ‘C’
The first names of Christoffer and Camilla Ellesøe both begin with C, so it’s not surprising that the Danish farming couple would want their children’s names to do the same. What is a bit unusual […]
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Trump Fed nominees head to Senate confirmation
Judy Shelton, a critic of U.S. Federal Reserve’s expansionist monetary policies and low interest rates, is now one step closer to joining its board of directors. Shelton believes that increasing the supply of money faster […]
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In Memoriam: The world mourns a true icon and freedom fighter
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, Somewhere it’s raining. Somewhere the heavens have opened up, reflecting the tears that are falling across the globe as news of the death of civil rights icon […]
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Legendary Civil Rights icon C.T. Vivian dies at 95
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, The Rev. C.T. Vivian, the legendary civil rights activist who marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died of natural causes July 17. He was 95. Vivian’s […]
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In Memoriam: Lula Mae Friar
“I Pray We All Be Ready” was among many gospel favorites often sang by Holmes County, Mississippi native and spirit-filled songbird Lula Friar. This talented servant of God was born to Odessa and Abbie Wright […]