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Newark is about to become just the third city in the nation, and the first in New Jersey, to allow 16- and 17-year olds to vote in school board elections.
The election is tomorrow, and people elsewhere are eying what happens. boltsmag.org/newark-...
The election is tomorrow, and people elsewhere are eying what happens. boltsmag.org/newark-...
Newark Teens Gear Up for School Board Elections After Voting Age Extended to 16
This month for the first time, 16- and 17-year olds will help decide Newark’s school board members thanks to a measure passed last year, just the third reform of its kind in the nation.
boltsmag.org
April 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Newark is about to become just the third city in the nation, and the first in New Jersey, to allow 16- and 17-year olds to vote in school board elections.
The election is tomorrow, and people elsewhere are eying what happens. boltsmag.org/newark-...
The election is tomorrow, and people elsewhere are eying what happens. boltsmag.org/newark-...
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"We’re the first to go." As tariffs drive up costs, Black businesses face a dual challenge: economic survival and preserving community anchors.
‘We’re the First to Go’: Black Businesses Brace for Trump’s Tariffs
As tariffs drive up costs, Black businesses face a dual challenge: economic survival and preserving community anchors.
capitalbnews.org
April 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
"We’re the first to go." As tariffs drive up costs, Black businesses face a dual challenge: economic survival and preserving community anchors.
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In case you're wondering...
it's been 17 days since a reporter was added to a Signal group chat where our government officials were sharing war plans.
And nobody has been fired...
Don't stop talking about SignalGate
it's been 17 days since a reporter was added to a Signal group chat where our government officials were sharing war plans.
And nobody has been fired...
Don't stop talking about SignalGate
April 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
In case you're wondering...
it's been 17 days since a reporter was added to a Signal group chat where our government officials were sharing war plans.
And nobody has been fired...
Don't stop talking about SignalGate
it's been 17 days since a reporter was added to a Signal group chat where our government officials were sharing war plans.
And nobody has been fired...
Don't stop talking about SignalGate
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So, let's recap;
BIPOC sat out massive national protests.
No police action.
No martial law.
Do 👏 you 👏 get 👏 it 👏 yet?
BIPOC sat out massive national protests.
No police action.
No martial law.
Do 👏 you 👏 get 👏 it 👏 yet?
April 6, 2025 at 12:31 PM
So, let's recap;
BIPOC sat out massive national protests.
No police action.
No martial law.
Do 👏 you 👏 get 👏 it 👏 yet?
BIPOC sat out massive national protests.
No police action.
No martial law.
Do 👏 you 👏 get 👏 it 👏 yet?
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Sign of the day…
April 5, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Sign of the day…
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Lotta people who have spent their comfortable, unbothered lives smugly insisting they "Don't do politics" are about to find out politics have no issue doin' them.
April 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Lotta people who have spent their comfortable, unbothered lives smugly insisting they "Don't do politics" are about to find out politics have no issue doin' them.
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Have you ever experienced a rash or skin irritation after using synthetic hair for braids? Was your scalp itchy to the point where you had to wash your hair or take out your style? Researchers might have unlocked the answer as to why this reaction could be happening.
What’s in Your Braids? Toxic Chemicals Found in Synthetic Hair.
Scientists detail the disproportionate risk Black people face when using beauty products.
capitalbnews.org
March 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Have you ever experienced a rash or skin irritation after using synthetic hair for braids? Was your scalp itchy to the point where you had to wash your hair or take out your style? Researchers might have unlocked the answer as to why this reaction could be happening.
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A very good morning to Rep. Al Green and Rep. Al Green only.
March 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
A very good morning to Rep. Al Green and Rep. Al Green only.
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Boycotts are taking hold. Protests are on the rise. Federal courts are hitting back. The Trump-Musk-Vance regime's popularity is plunging and DOGE is losing credibility. In these dark times, it's important to recognize that people are fighting back. Join them.
February 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Boycotts are taking hold. Protests are on the rise. Federal courts are hitting back. The Trump-Musk-Vance regime's popularity is plunging and DOGE is losing credibility. In these dark times, it's important to recognize that people are fighting back. Join them.
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There is still beauty in this world
Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:
Proud Boys Lose Control of Their Name to a Black Church They Vandalized (Gift Article)
A judge awarded the trademarked name and symbols to a Washington church to help satisfy a $2.8 million judgment against the far-right group.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
There is still beauty in this world
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Support your libraries: Advocate for library workers!
January 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Support your libraries: Advocate for library workers!
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Whenever I enter a room I make a tactical assessment of which common objects I could comically turn into weapons if a kung fu battle were to break out
January 30, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Whenever I enter a room I make a tactical assessment of which common objects I could comically turn into weapons if a kung fu battle were to break out
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January 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Not to get all political on you but actually I do think you should be talking to people you know about this
cool how Project 2025 went viral during the election, we were told Trump disavowed it and wouldn't do it, he got elected and started implementing it immediately and now we're being told "well this is what people voted for"
they very explicitly did not
they very explicitly did not
The people now in charge of the Office of Personnel Management apparently don’t know how to scrub PDF metadata, and have exposed the original authors of the guidance they’re publishing. Two, Noah Peters and James Sherk, have links to the Heritage Foundation and Project 2025.
January 28, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Not to get all political on you but actually I do think you should be talking to people you know about this
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i think people who complain about the language police are, by and large, just cowards. say whatever you want! no one is going to stop you. but people may judge you or even, if you say the wrong thing in front of the wrong person, pop you in the mouth. but that’s life!
January 28, 2025 at 3:39 AM
i think people who complain about the language police are, by and large, just cowards. say whatever you want! no one is going to stop you. but people may judge you or even, if you say the wrong thing in front of the wrong person, pop you in the mouth. but that’s life!
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I’m telling everyone: Do not open the door or say a word unless you’re expecting someone and know exactly who it is.
Know your rights. Pass these around…
Know your rights. Pass these around…
January 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I’m telling everyone: Do not open the door or say a word unless you’re expecting someone and know exactly who it is.
Know your rights. Pass these around…
Know your rights. Pass these around…
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Can’t wait t’git my hands on nem cheap eggs!
January 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Can’t wait t’git my hands on nem cheap eggs!
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very excited to see what happens when you make a deeply compromised addict the leader of the department of defense and subordinate to a madman
January 25, 2025 at 2:28 AM
very excited to see what happens when you make a deeply compromised addict the leader of the department of defense and subordinate to a madman
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ICE attempted to enter a South Side elementary school this morning and were denied entry, Chicago Public Schools officials claim abc7chicago.com/amp/post/us-...
January 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
ICE attempted to enter a South Side elementary school this morning and were denied entry, Chicago Public Schools officials claim abc7chicago.com/amp/post/us-...