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Black teacher shortage worrying lawmakers

(The Center Square) — Though it’s unclear how much education funding will flow from budget negotiations, House Democrats say it’s important to develop a pipeline for Black educators in Pennsylvania. During a policy committee hearing with the legislative Black caucus on Thursday, legislators heard from educators on what teaching can accomplish and what worrying trends […]

Black Caucus condemns Speaker Mike Johnson’s treatment of Kenyan President William Ruto

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) shared a post online on Wednesday criticizing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) for refusing to invite Kenyan President William Ruto to a joint session of Congress that typically also hosts other international leaders. “While @SpeakerJohnson may not have given the President of Kenya the opportunity to address a joint sitting […]

Black, Hispanic Communities Most Affected by Illegal Immigration

Former President Donald Trump, speaking at a historic rally in the Bronx, said Black and Hispanic communities are the ones most negatively affected by President Joe Biden’s policies, including unlimited illegal immigration. “Once that bad Joe Biden is out, I’m going to quickly rebuild the greatest economy in the history of the world. Look, we […]

Black bear swipes at hiker in Colorado resort town

A mother black bear mowed down a Colorado hiker on Tuesday, knocking them to the ground and scratching their arms, but they were able to finish their walk before receiving first aid, the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife said in a statement. That’s what it means. Wildlife officials captured the bear and two of […]

PIERCE: Why I (Like Other Black Voters) Am Ditching Biden For Trump

Recent polls show a major shift in the political landscape, with President Biden losing support among Black Americans. This trend is not only thought-provoking but also encouraging. As an African American who recently switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, I believe this awakening within our community is a step in the right […]

Supreme Court upholds South Carolina congressional map in win for Republicans, finds no bias against black voters

The Supreme Court upheld South Carolina’s congressional redistricting on Thursday, ruling that legitimate partisan desires, not nefarious racial motives, drove the redistricting process. The 6-3 decision, which divided the court along ideological lines, was a victory for Palmetto State Republicans who fought to preserve a map that was more favorable to their congressional delegation. “The […]

Cori Bush claims police cause black people ’50 million’ days of trauma a year

Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) said in a video posted to He claimed that President Bush made the remarks while celebrating the birthday of Michael Brown, who was killed by a police officer in self-defense in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014. “Michael Brown would have been 28 years old. The last birthday he celebrated and will continue […]