The former owner of the Bronzeville Coffee House is quietly working behind drawn blinds to bring back the cafe that was once a cultural hub for the neighborhood.
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House votes to rescind Obama gun background check rule – Politico
The House voted Thursday to rescind an Obama administration rule that heightened scrutiny of mentally impaired seniors who seek to purchase a firearm — but that critics said would strip law abiding citizens of their constitutional rights.
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African Union Admits Morocco to Bloc – The Wall Street Journal
Decision adds powerful economy and an ally of the West to the continental AU
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Osborne Macharia on Honoring Kenya’s Female Freedom Fighters with Opulent Hair – Okay Africa
Osborne Macharia is a Kenyan art photographer whose popular personal projects portray Kenyan women in powerful positions.
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Munira Ahmed: the woman who became the face of the Trump resistance – the Guardian
Exclusive: Ahmed tells the Guardian about being illustrated by Shepard Fairey as the banner of a movement: ‘It’s about saying, I am American just as you are’
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Serena and Venus may be tennis excellence personified, but don’t forget Richard – The Undefeated
The sisters are the most accomplished sports siblings in history thanks in large part to the courage and fire of their father
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Several Trump appointees shared unflattering views of minorities, women on social media – Politico
The postings raise questions about how the administration is vetting hires.
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Claiming the Future of Black TV – The Atlantic
After a banner year for African Americans on television in 2016, can the industry normalize this success?
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What Happens to the Democratic Party After Obama? – The Atlantic
The outgoing president narrowed the party’s appeal in ways that helped the GOP. Democrats may need to widen it again if they hope to recover power.
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Child, Bride, Mother: Nigeria – The New York Times
Young women who were captives of Boko Haram speak.
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