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Biden Administration Delays Decision on Menthol Cigarette Ban

Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, who tragically died nearly a decade ago due to a police altercation over the sale of

Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Ambitious Plans to Strengthen Teaching Profession Ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week

The initiatives include calling on states to increase teacher pay, fix public service loan forgiveness (PSLF), support special education teachers,

Biden Urges Order as Arrests and Chaos Rise at Pro-Palestinian College Protests Nationwide

The long-running conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, which has recently intensified due to violence in the occupied territories, has fueled

Democrat’s Victory in New York Shrinks House Republican Majority as Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Move to Oust Speaker Johnson

Kennedy’s win could prove pivotal in balancing power and intensifying party-line struggles within the chamber. Democratic State Senator Tim

“Tavis Smiley” Announces 11 New Markets, Expands Into Key Swing States of Michigan and Wisconsin

SmileyAudioMedia, Inc. is thrilled to announce that with the addition of 11 new affiliate agreements, “Tavis Smiley” is the fastest growing

The Power of Touch is Vital for Both Reading and Writing

“Pat the Bunny,” the 1940 classic touch-and-feel book, is still in print – a testament to the value of touch

Power Outages Linked to Heat and Storms Are Rising, and Low-Income Communities are Most at Risk, as a New NYC Study Shows

Many Americans think of power outages as infrequent inconveniences, but that’s quickly changing. Nationwide, major power outages have increased tenfold since

Trump Found in Criminal Contempt Over Social Media Posts: Judge Issues Fine and Jail Warning

New York County Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan delivered the ruling, citing nine instances where Trump’s posts attacked jurors and

Portuguese Rejects President’s Call for Reparations Despite Acknowledging Colonial Crimes

Between the 15th and 19th centuries, nearly 6 million Africans were forcibly transported across the Atlantic on Portuguese vessels, enduring

Louisiana Supreme Court Approves Formation of New, All-White St. George City

Encompassing a sprawling 60-square-mile expanse in the southeast of East Baton Rouge Parish, St. George is poised to emerge as

Black Mental Health Canada and GreenShield Introduce Transformative Women’s Counseling Initiative: QUEENS

Black Mental Health Canada (BMHC) and GreenShield proudly announce a collaborative effort to address the pressing need for culturally sensitive

A Child’s First Three Years Hold the Power to Unlock Bright, Strong Futures

In communities across the country, families are striving to give their children a good start in life. They share a

While Police Agencies Grapple with Shrinking Force, Departments Nationwide are Experiencing a Turnaround

Since the death of George Floyd in May 2020, police departments across the United States have witnessed a significant drop

Global Perception of U.S. Leadership Stuck at 41%, Gallup Report Shows

In his ongoing efforts to repair alliances and restore the U.S. image on the world stage, Biden is confronted with