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Congratulations are in order for Annapolis High School senior Marionna Haynes who has been named a Dell Scholar...
A new bill is being pushed that could possibly make recreational marijuana legal in North Carolina. Seven democratic state senators, including Jay Chaudhuri & Lisa Grafstein, representing Wake County, and Natalie Murdock, representing parts of Chatham and Durham Counties, sponsored Senate Bill 346. This bill would allow NC citizens over the age of 21 to possess […]
On Wednesday, Mississippi’s GOP-led Senate voted to reject the Board of Education’s pick for state superintendent of education. The post Mississippi GOP Rejects Prominent Black Educator For Superintendent, Dems Point To Race appeared first on NewsOne.
ABC 11 reports that Republican lawmakers in the NC House have successfully voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper's veto over a pistol-permitting bill. Senate Bill 41 would ban required background checks for handguns conducted by local sheriff's offices. It would also allow people to carry guns while attending religious services at places that also serve as schools.
Although Irvo Otieno’s death has hit the mainstream media, donations for his GoFundMe have been slow to roll in. The post GoFundMe For Irvo Otieno Slow To Gain Traction As Family Prepares For Funeral appeared first on NewsOne.
A devastating, long-track tornado swept through western Mississippi on Friday, killing more than 25 people and leaving a wake of destruction in its path. Buildings were ripped from their frames, homes were completely wiped away and thousands of Mississippians were left without power or water. MORE: Horrific Details Emerge As Mississippi Police Accused Of Shooting […] The post Photos From Majority-Black Mississippi Towns Destroyed By Tornado Will Leave You Heartbroken appeared first on NewsOne.
Police in Mississippi are under investigation after being accused of violating the civil rights of multiple Black men since 2019. The post Horrific Details Emerge As Mississippi Police Accused Of Shooting Black Man’s Tongue Off appeared first on NewsOne.
Civil rights attorney Bakari Sellers has joined Ben Crump and his team in the fight for justice for the late Shanquella Robinson. The post Bakari Sellers Joins Calls For US Government ‘To Act’ On Shanquella Robinson’s Death Case appeared first on NewsOne.
Candace Owens complained about "inclusivity" during a rant about a "ridiculous" women's underwear ad featuring a model in a wheelchair. The post Candace Owens Whines About ‘Ridiculous’ Women’s Underwear Ad Featuring Disabled Model In Wheelchair appeared first on NewsOne.
Amaarah DeCuir offers insights into how public schools are moving toward greater recognition of the sacred Islamic month. The post Ramadan: How Public Schools Are Recognizing The Sacred Islamic Month appeared first on NewsOne.
A bill is moving through the North Carolina General Assembly that could change major requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19. House Bill 98, as reported by WRAL, would drop mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements for public schools, colleges, state agencies, and local governments. It does not affect any vaccines already required to attend public school […]
Steve Drazkowski is attempting to block a state bill that would require educators to give lessons on the genocide of indigenous people. The post Minnesota Republican Claims Genocides Between Native Americans And White People Went ‘Each Way’ appeared first on NewsOne.
