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Erasing Black History in Plain Sight: Trump’s Juneteenth Black History Snub and His Attempt to Rewrite American History

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On a day that should symbolize freedom, resilience, and reflection, President Donald Trump chose disrespect. This Juneteenth, rather than honoring the long-overdue recognition of the end of slavery in the United States, Trump took to social media to lament the existence of “too many non-working holidays.” His press secretary made sure to note that the […]
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Don’t Go Outside—This Ain’t Our Fight: Ancestral Nana’s Juneteenth Warning to Black America

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The ancestors sent Nana to check on us—and even she had to take a break. In this urgent message from the Ancestral Truth-Teller, Nana warns Black communities not to take the bait. The chaos unfolding in America isn’t just exhausting—it’s calculated. And we must avoid it at all costs. From ICE raids at workplaces, colleges, […]
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Trump’s “Mass Deportation” Order Deepens the Economic Chill in L.A.

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Los Angeles produce stalls, restaurants, and taco trucks—already bruised by on-again, off-again COVID closures—are now going dark for a different reason: fear.0 A chilling wave of ICE raids has swept across the city’s immigrant-rich neighborhoods, emptying wholesale markets and slashing sales by as much as 85 percent for some shop owners. One distributor who normally […]
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Charlie Rangel, The “Lion Of Lenox,” Blazed A Trail With Courage, Conviction, And Humor

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Charlie Rangel wasn’t just a congressman — he was a statesman in every sense of the word. His impact stretched far beyond Harlem, far beyond New York — into the very heart of American politics. — Rev. Michael Faulkner By Marc H. Morial, president and CEO, National Urban League – As then-U.S. Rep. Charlie Rangel waited to […]
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Intercept Music Lands $50 Million Deal to Acquire U.S. and Latin Music Catalogs—Pushing Boundaries for Indie Artists

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San Francisco, CA — Intercept Music is making major waves in the independent music world. The tech-powered distribution and marketing platform just closed a $50 million private partnership to fund the acquisition of music catalogs across the U.S. and Latin America—a move that could dramatically boost revenue for indie artists, songwriters, and rights holders. The […]
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Power, Purpose & Black Excellence: 100 Black Men of America Brings 39th Annual Conference to New Orleans

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New Orleans, LA — 100 Black Men of America, Inc., the nation’s premier African American mentoring and leadership development organization, is set to host its 39th Annual Conference from June 4–8, 2025 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. The highly anticipated event will bring together over 1,300 attendees—youth leaders, mentors, entrepreneurs, educators, and national thought […]
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Legend Lost: Congressman Charles Rangel—A Powerful Public Servant Who Took Harlem Swagger to the Halls of Capitol Hill

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By Edrea Davis – It’s profoundly fitting that Congressman Charles B. Rangel—a man who embodied service, patriotism, and public duty—passed away on Memorial Day at age 94. Born in 1930 during the height of Jim Crow, to a Puerto Rican father and African American mother, Rangel’s journey was a quintessential American story of resilience, purpose, […]
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Ancestral Nana

A Monumental Moment: Why the 12-Foot Black Woman in Times Square Matters

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By Edrea Davis – A 12-foot bronze Black woman now stands tall in the heart of Times Square—and baby, it’s about time. Created by British sculptor Thomas J Price, this breathtaking statue is part of a series called Grounded in the Stars and will be on display through June 17, 2025. She is powerful. She […]
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Ancestral Nana

White Supremacy Is On-Brand for America: White South Africans In, Black and Brown Refugees Out

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Ancestral Nana is back—with a history lesson we can’t afford to ignore. From the Black Codes and Jim Crow to fast-tracking white South African “refugees” while rejecting Black and Brown asylum seekers, Nana connects the dots between America’s past and its present. She’s here to say what needs to be said: This isn’t new. It’s […]
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