All Tanya Van Court’s daughter wanted for her 9th birthday was “an investment account and a bike.
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Keep Hope Alive
Demoralized Democrats have a road map for success in Trump’s America. It was written by Jesse Jackson.
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Welcome to the Arrest Capital of the United States
When you cross into the New Orleans suburb of Gretna, Louisiana, over the Crescent City Connection bridge there is no sign that says, “Welcome to the Arrest Capital of the United States.”
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When Shirley Chisholm Ran for President, Few Would Say: “I’m With Her”
The congresswoman tried to win the White House by consolidating the black vote and the women’s vote, but she ran into trouble
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James Baldwin, Onstage
Meshell Ndegeocello creates a piece of theatre inspired by “The Fire Next Time” and presents it as a church service.
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Potential Homeland Security Pick Wanted to Suspend Habeas Corpus, Jail One Million
This seems relevant. Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr. visited president-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower on Monday.
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US sees largest protests calling for $15 minimum wage
Hundreds arrested after “Fight for $15” rallies take place in cities and at some airports across the United States.
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The Biggest, Blackest Wedding of All Time Will Make Your Day
An immaculate fusion of the couple’s New Orleans and Nigerian cultures, the four-day extravaganza was inspired, in part, by Lewis’ favorite movie, Coming to America, from which she takes the moniker Imperial Majesty, the Royal Queen of Zamunda.
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The Future of Nigeria’s Art World Is In the Hands of its Young Artists
Victor Ehikhamenor is an award-winning writer, photographer and visual artist who’s had a career that spans over two decades and has covered Nigeria’s creative industry.
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Getting Therapy Instead of Serving Time
A whole-family approach shows promise in keeping young offenders out of prison.
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