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A grand jury struck down the Justice Department's new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday, NBC News reported.

Grand Jury Declines To Indict N.Y. Attorney General Letita James Again

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December 4, 2025 at 11:07 PM

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Black Intellect

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Department Of Education Cancels $350M In HBCU Grants blackamericaweb.com/2025/09/14/d...

Department Of Education Cancels $350M In HBCU Grants

Education Secretary Linda McMahon has canceled $350 million in federal funding for HBCUs and colleges focused on minority students.

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September 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM

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Just Mica

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Evil!

Black Intellect @blackintellect.bsky.social · Sep 15

Department Of Education Cancels $350M In HBCU Grants blackamericaweb.com/2025/09/14/d...

Department Of Education Cancels $350M In HBCU Grants

Education Secretary Linda McMahon has canceled $350 million in federal funding for HBCUs and colleges focused on minority students.

blackamericaweb.com

September 16, 2025 at 2:57 AM

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Tanisha

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American citizens should fear ICE too.

June 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM

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The Atlantic

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Sly Stone made beautiful music from the energies that were tearing—and would continue to tear—America apart, writes James Parker:

The Singer Who Saw America’s Best and Worst

Sly Stone fused joyful visions of the country with a deep understanding of its worst ills.

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June 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM

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I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it.

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#WNBA training camp cuts are happening at the usual fast pace, so when @msmicaluv.bsky.social and I discussed Las Vegas Aces' roster sitch, of course the KB saga came up.

Check out the entire 2025 WNBA preview episode of Chris' Two Cents #WBBSky #WNBASky #WBB

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May 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett

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Well, well, well. The Acting FEMA Administrator said eliminating FEMA wasn’t in the best interest of the American people — and guess what?!?! They FIRED him. I guess that’s what happens when you stand up to your power-hungry “boss”.

Fired FEMA chief threatened to quit weeks ago

Cameron Hamilton, the acting disaster chief, appeared to contradict Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem by defending the agency on Wednesday.

www.politico.com

May 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM

ODB

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Hip-Hop’s Jeffrey Epstein, and Trump Meets the Press | Higher Learning | The Ringer

YouTube video by Higher Learning

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May 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

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This is a damning confirmation of what we've been saying:

Republicans want to rip away healthcare from millions to fund more tax cuts for billionaires.

Hands. Off. Medicaid.

A tweet from Jake Sherman with Punchbowl News that reads:

🚨🚨BREAKING -- A new CBO analysis shows that several policies Republicans are considering for slashing Medicaid spending would lead to millions of people losing health insurance coverage.

The analysis, requested by Democrats, says that per capita caps for the Medicaid expansion population would save $225 billion in federal spending and result in 1.5 million more uninsured people by 2034. Blocking provider taxes could save $668 billion and lead 3.9 million to lose coverage, per CBO.

May 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM

ODB

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The Pre-Show: Back to the Beginning | S1 E0 | ReLiving Single Podcast

YouTube video by ReLiving Single Podcast

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May 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM

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OldSchool

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Genius Rap (1981)
Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde

March 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM

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HBCU Sports

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Blake Harper, the HBCU super freshman, is seeking options outside Howard basketball.

hbcusports.com/2025/03/24/b...

Blake Harper has long been in demand. The HBCU star has now entered the transfer portal

The Bison super freshman has entered the transfer portal after just one season at the HBCU, according to League Ready.

hbcusports.com

March 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM

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The Weeknight on MS NOW

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@michaelsteele.bsky.social calls out the “arrogance” of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for saying his mother-in-law ‘wouldn't call and complain’ if she missed a social security check.

March 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM

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Roland S. Martin

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Our ask at #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the @blackstarnetwork is simple: our aim is for 20,000 of our supporters to contribute at least $50 annually to join our #BringTheFunk Fan Club.

March 2, 2025 at 3:42 AM

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The Sickos CBB Committee

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Alex Rodriguez… yeah that A-Rod. Banking in a half court shot to win 10K for a Bucknell Student

February 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM

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HBCU Sports

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The Delta Devils hired Buckley, who was previously head coach of an XFL team.

hbcusports.com/2025/01/21/m...

Mississippi Valley State names Terrell Buckley as next head coach

Mississippi Valley State has hired Terrell Buckley, a former NFL player and XFL coach, as its next football coach.

hbcusports.com

January 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM

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HBCU Sports

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The one-time Grambling and Tennessee State coach earned new roles at Georgia State. hbcusports.com/2025/01/23/f...

Former HBCU coach Hue Jackson gets promotion at FBS job

Former Grambling State head football coach Hue Jackson is advancing in his second season on the Georgia State coaching staff.

hbcusports.com

January 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM

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NCATNews

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A&T Four Sit-In Site Designated National Historic Landmark

The National Park Service has designated the F.W. Woolworth Co. Building, where four North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University freshmen staged a sit-in that buoyed the Civil Rights Mo...

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January 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM

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HBCU Sports

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The Texas Southern “Ocean of Soul” marching band was alongside Beyonce while she performed a set during the intermission of the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans Christmas Day game hbcusports.com/2024/12/25/h...

HBCU marching band performs with Beyonce during NFL halftime show

The most anticipated halftime show in NFL regular season history featured Grammy Award-winning artist Beyonce and an HBCU marching band.

hbcusports.com

December 25, 2024 at 11:47 PM

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Governor Wes Moore

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All I want for Christmas is a 3rd MVP for Lamar Jackson.

December 26, 2024 at 12:45 AM

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CNN

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Beyoncé gave fans the ultimate “Cowboy Carter” gift this Christmas: cnn.it/3BLFqiQ

Beyoncé turns NFL Christmas Halftime Show into a ‘Cowboy Carter’ party with Post Malone cameo | CNN

Hope your Santa hat was fastened, because Beyoncé gave us the ultimate “Cowboy Carter” gift this Christmas.

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December 26, 2024 at 12:49 AM

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NCATNews

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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Cooperative Extension in March named Patrick Brown one of its two 2024 Small Farmers of the Year.

Cornell Watson @cornwhizzle.bsky.social · Dec 7

Christina Cooke wrote this incredible story for @bittersouth.bsky.social abt Patrick Brown, a fourth-generation Black farmer in NC who purchased the plantation where his ancestors were enslaved. Had the privilege of documenting Patrick & his fam for the story.

bittersoutherner.com/feature/2024...