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Frank Lucas, Druglord Portrayed in ‘American Gangster,’ Dies

June 3, 2019

NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Lucas, the former Harlem drug kingpin whose life and lore inspired the 2007 movie “American Gangster,” has died, a relative said Friday. ... read more »

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings Reintroduces Resolution Commemorating Jubilee Day, Honoring the Accomplishments of the Fisk Jubilee Singers

April 10, 2019

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) recently reintroduced a resolution Supporting the Goals and Ideals of Jubilee Day, honoring the accomplishments of the original Fisk Jubilee Singers and those who carry the tradition forward today. ... read more »

WATCH: Rep. Jeffries Speaks to Next Steps in the Special Counsel Investigation

April 3, 2019

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Statement by Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson on the Passing of Nipsey Hussle

April 1, 2019

“Ermias Asghedom, more commonly known as the hip-hop artist Nipsey Hussle, inspired so many people and loved the community he came from. I join South L.A. ... read more »

UPDATE: California AG Won’t Charge Officers Who Killed Stephon Clark

March 5, 2019

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s attorney general said Tuesday that he won’t charge two Sacramento police officers who fatally shot an unarmed black man last year, ... read more »

Black Activists Protest an Alabama Civil Rights Museum for Rescinding an Award for Political Activist Angela Davis

January 8, 2019

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Black activists on Monday called for leadership changes and protests at an Alabama civil rights museum after it rescinded an award for political activist Angela Davis, ... read more »

WATCH: Michelle Obama Talks to Ellen about Kissing and Malia Going to Prom at Whitehouse

November 29, 2018

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WATCH: Kevin Hart Celebrates Having the #1 Movie in the Nation

October 1, 2018

Night School earned top billing this weekend at the box office taking in $28 million in ticket sales, according to estimates Sunday. For the first time in more than two years, ... read more »

Serena Williams Goes Consciously Topless for Breast Cancer Awareness

October 1, 2018

NEW YORK (AP) — Tennis great Serena Williams goes topless and sings “I Touch Myself” in a video to promote breast cancer awareness month. With her hands covering her breasts, ... read more »

WATCH: New Jersey Principal Provides Self Esteem Booster for Students by Way of Laundromat

August 22, 2018

West Side High School in Newark, New Jersey Principal Akbar Cook explains to CBS News reporter, why he incorporated a laundromat facility at the High School, ... read more »

Funeral Arrangements Confirmed for Beloved Aretha Franklin

August 20, 2018

According to ... , here are the dates and plans: For two days — Aug. 28 and 29 — Franklin’s body will lie in repose at Charles H. ... read more »

Congressman Ellison Denies Domestic Abuse Allegations

August 13, 2018

Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison / AP Photo MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison on Sunday denied an allegation from an ex-girlfriend that he had once dragged her off a bed while screaming obscenities at her — an allegation that came just days before a Tuesday primary in which the congressman is among several Democrats running for state attorney general. ... read more »