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Since putting out his latest memoir A Promised Land, Barack Obama has been doing a lot of press. The 44th President’s spoken with everyone from Showtime’s Desus & Mero to CBS’ 60 Minutes about the book as well as more personal details about himself and his family. Joining The Bill …

Written by Demetria Wambia George C. Wolfe directed the Netflix film adaptation of August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and the project is a sight to behold. Wilson’s careful text is re-imagined with the vivid colors, angles, and magic of modern-day filmmaking and production value, taking the work to another level. Academy Award winner Viola …

One in every five people incarcerated in state and federal prisons in the United States has caught the coronavirus — a rate more than four times the general population. According to data collected by the Associated Press and the Marshall Project, at least 275,000 U.S. inmates have caught the virus, 1,700 …

Protestors hold pictures of George Floyd as they march during a Juneteenth rally at Grand Army Plaza on June 19, 2020 in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City. – The US marks the end of slavery by celebrating Juneteenth, with the annual unofficial holiday taking on renewed significance as …

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. JAN BUCHCZIK With two weeks left in the year, the pull of home is especially strong …

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Republican Senator Ron Johnson has blocked an effort to pass a second round of coronavirus stimulus checks, citing concerns about the country’s debt. Republican Senator Josh Hawley, who’s name is being floated as a 2024 presidential contender, worked with Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in a push to include direct payments …

Sarah Culberson was adopted and raised by a white family in West Virginia and uncovered a rich history in her search for her birth family. Read More: Black mother falsely accused of kidnapping her adopted white son NBC News reported at the age of 28-years-old, Culberson began her search when …

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A screengrab of U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley as she participates in Supercharge: Women All In, a virtual day of action hosted by Supermajority, on September 26, 2020; Tracee Ellis Ross speaks during the GCAPP EmPOWER Party & 25th Anniversary Virtual Event on November 12, 2020.Photo: Getty Images for Supermajority (Getty …