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Reginald Braxton’s “I Love to Read” Literacy Program Expands to New York, Detroit and Denver Schools for National Reading Month

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By Makeda Smith – As schools across the country celebrate National Reading Month, entrepreneur and literacy advocate Reginald Braxton, CEO of All N All Supplies, is sponsoring the Detroit Public Schools Community District Essay and Oratorical Contest, where student scholars will receive cash awards for excellence in literacy and public speaking. The contest is part of […]
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Federal Courts Reject Trump’s Orders Targeting Law Firms; DOJ Drops Defense After Unanimous Constitutional Rebuke

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By Edrea Davis – In a sweeping rebuke of executive power, federal courts unanimously rejected President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting prominent law firms — and the Justice Department has now dropped its defense of those orders, conceding that the directives violated fundamental constitutional protections. The firms targeted included Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, Susman Godfrey, and […]
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The Daughters of Dolemite Premiere Marks Rudy Ray Moore’s 99th Birthday and the Dolemite Film Franchise Relaunch

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Veteran Producer-Director Foster Corder Revitalizes One of Cinema’s Most Enduring Black Franchises, Rebooting a Landmark Independent Film Legacy By Makeda Smith – Nearly a century after his birth, the legacy of comedy icon Rudy Ray Moore returns to the big screen in bold fashion. In celebration of what would have been his 99th birthday, the independent feature The Daughters of […]
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Rev. Jesse Jackson Remembered as a Civil Rights Legend and Voting Rights Champion

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Helen Butler, executive director of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda issued the following statement on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.: The Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda mourns the loss of one of the most influential civil rights warriors in modern history, Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. From Operation Breadbasket, to […]
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BronzeLens 2026 Superstars Weekend Pays Homage to CBS’ “Beyond the Gates” — Takes Place March 6–8, 2026 in Atlanta

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ATLANTA — BronzeLens 2026 Superstars Weekend honors CBS’ groundbreaking daytime soap opera “Beyond the Gates” for excellence behind and in front of the lens, March 6-8 in Atlanta, Georgia. The show is the first daytime soap opera with a majority-Black ensemble cast, produced by CBS Studios. The weekend is anchored by the 17th annual BronzeLens Women SuperStars Honors awards program, […]
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Barbara Jordan Documentary “The Inquisitor” Premieres on Independent Lens February 23

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Edrea Davis – A riveting documentary, “The Inquisitor” highlights the legacy of Texas Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, an American politician, lawyer, educator, and public servant, whose ethical principles and interrogation skills served the United States at pivotal points in history, from the revision and extension of the Voting Rights Act to the 1987 Supreme Court nomination […]
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Greg Palast’s New Film, Vigilantes Inc.: America’s New Vote Suppression Hitmen, Sounds the Alarm: Voting Rights Under Siege—Prepare Like It’s 1968

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Edrea Davis – Greg Palast’s film, Vigilantes Inc.: America’s New Vote Suppression Hitmen, exposes a coordinated, racially targeted assault on the fundamental right to vote—one that reshaped the 2024 election landscape and continues to threaten American democracy. Narrated by Rosario Dawson and executive produced by Martin Sheen and George DiCaprio, the documentary reveals how vigilante […]
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American Idol Season 23 Finalist Gabby Samone Releases Debut Single “Complicated”

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By Edrea Davis – NEW YORK –  American Idol Season 23 finalist, viral sensation, and rising R&B/Pop artist Gabby Samone released her debut original single “Complicated,” on all digital streaming platforms in January, via BMG. After a breakout year defined by growing momentum and mounting anticipation for original music, “Complicated” marks a pivotal moment in Samone’s journey […]
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Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable Calls for Action on Local and National Priorities as Legislative Session Opens in High-Stakes Election Year

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By Edrea Davis – ATLANTA – More than 300 Black women leaders carried the voices of their home districts into the halls of the Georgia State Capitol on the first day of the 2026 legislative session, meeting with lawmakers to deliver a clear message in this critical election year: Black women are united, unapologetic, and […]
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