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In early 1953, the photograph of a prominent nun being arrested was splashed across the front pages of French newspapers. Over the next several weeks, other French clergy—monks and nuns—would also be arrested. The charge: kidnapping two young Jewish boys, Robert and Gérald Finaly, whose parents had perished in a …

BET’s 2020 Republican National Convention Coverage Day 4: Thursday, August 27, 2020: Follow BET’s coverage with our live blog for the latest updates from the Republican National Convention. We’ll feature news about the event, speeches, performances and commentary from August 24 to 27.  Each night, the convention will include speeches from Party leaders, real people …

Entrepreneurship Lifestyle 0 (Image via @metierbrewing/Instagram) The craft beer industry has long had issues with diversity and inclusion, with many Black entrepreneurs fighting for representation to show that faces from all different walks of life that enjoy beer culture. One entrepreneur’s journey to creating his beer brand was no easy …

Screenshot: Fox Sports Magic When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of …

Women voters may determine who wins the 2020 election: They turn out to vote in higher numbers than men, and they are an influential constituency in the suburban districts where Trump stands to lose badly among 2016 supporters. With Trump perpetually trailed by allegations of sexual assault, the RNC is …

Controversy set in just seconds into the second night of the 2020 Republican National Convention. During the opening prayer, Rev. Norma Urrabazo invited viewers to “join your faith with mine and let’s pray in agreement.” The prayer, however, included a line for Jacob Blake, the Black man from Kanosha, Wisconsin …

Photo: Yarygin (Shutterstock) Pennsylvania’s Democratic Governor Tom Wolf included marijuana legalization as part of his legislative agenda for the state’s COVID-19 economy recovery plan. CNN reports that Gov. Wolf has asked the state legislature to work towards legalizing marijuana. A press release outlining his proposed plan states that 50 percent …

Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. JULIAN MONTAGUE One question, answered: Can I let people pet my dog during the pandemic? James …

An emotional video of Jacob Blake’s sister is going viral after she reveals what she’s felt after her brother was shot seven times in the back by police at close range. “I’m not sad. I’m not sorry. I’m angry. And I’m tired. I haven’t cried one time. I stopped crying …

Ray and Vivian Scott Chew are paving the way through their mentorship and internship program, Power 2 Inspire. This program was created to help cultivate and develop the next generation of Black and Brown music creators and music business leaders. From the applicants, 25 hand-picked, creatively talented mentees between the …