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Charlamagne Tha God Helps Capture DNC Chair’s Jaime Harrison’s Inspiring Journey in PBS Documentary
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Charlamagne Tha God Helps Capture DNC Chair’s Jaime Harrison’s Inspiring Journey in PBS Documentary

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentFebruary 20, 2024

Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison’s political odyssey mirrors a narrative of triumph over adversity. Raised by his grandparents in Orangeburg, South Carolina, as the son of a single teenage mom, Harrison knows firsthand the struggles of a family forced to choose between basic necessities. His childhood experiences included nights without heat due to power shut offs.

Rep. Barbara Lee Reminds Biden That Clinton, Obama, Harris and Buttigieg Tried Weed, Too
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Rep. Barbara Lee Reminds Biden That Clinton, Obama, Harris and Buttigieg Tried Weed, Too

Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black MediaApril 1, 2021

Several White House staffers were reportedly suspended, put on probation, or asked to resign after honestly disclosing past cannabis use. Responding to the White House in a letter, a faction of lawmakers, including Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-13), asked the administration to “rectify instances” or “clarify its employment suitability policies” regarding marijuana.

Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Clarifies Message to Black America
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Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Clarifies Message to Black America

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentMay 28, 2020

As the Breakfast Club interview wrapped and a Biden aide said he was running short on time, Charlamagne asked the former vice president to stop by the studio when Biden returns to New York. 

“It’s a long way until November,” Charlamagne told Biden. “We’ve got more questions.” 

Biden replied, “You’ve got more questions?” “Well, I tell you what, if you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for Trump or me, then you ain’t black.”  

Will Reparations Become Democrats’ Campaign Theme?
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Will Reparations Become Democrats’ Campaign Theme?

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire CorrespondentFebruary 28, 2019

“America has an ugly history of racism,” Senator Elizabeth Warren said after addressing Democrats at an annual state dinner in New Hampshire, according to The Boston Globe. “We need to confront it head-on. And we need to talk about the right way to address it and make change.”

Ava Duvernay GeniusTalks
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Ava Duvernay GeniusTalks

August 10, 2017

Ava Duvernay talks about her multiple projects, from Queen Sugar to her upcoming Disney movie: A Wrinkle in Time.

Off The Record: Charlamagne Tha God
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Off The Record: Charlamagne Tha God

Zon D’Amour, Contributing WriterJanuary 7, 2016

Charlamagne Tha God has never been one to be politically correct. As one third of the popular morning show,“The Breakfast Club,” the radio personality doesn’t hesitate to ask any and everything that’s on his mind, which has admittedly gotten him into some trouble over the years. But despite having made more enemies than friends, he’s always honest and true to his brand–and it’s definitely paid off. Off the strength of his name alone he’s snagged roles in television (“Empire”) and film (“Ride Along”), not to mention a shout out from Drake in the Grammy nominated diss record “Back to Back.”