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Cracker, a slur aimed at white people, carries a complex history. Here's what we know about the decades old derogatory term. The post Is Cracker A Racial Slur? Breaking Down The Bigotry appeared first on NewsOne.

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Congress allocated increased amounts of money to the Child Care and Development Block Grant, but more funding is needed. The post Increases To The Child Care And Development Block Grant Were Helpful, But Consistent Funding Is Needed appeared first on NewsOne.

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The fate of scholarship money is up in the air in Ohio after seven state universities put race-conscious programs on hold. The post Are Race-Conscious Scholarships A Thing Of The Past? appeared first on NewsOne.

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NEW YORK — A man has set himself on fire outside the hush-money trial of former President Donald Trump. Police rushed to the scene with blankets and fire extinguishers. It’s unclear if the person survived. It happened in the designated “protest area” and the person remains motionless. New York police say he is in critical […] The post Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Trump NYC Trial appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

Major 911 outages were reported in 4 states, leaving millions unable to contact authorities Wednesday night. These outages were reported in Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota and Texas. Law enforcement officials say so far there’s no indication that the outages were caused by a cyberattack or other malicious act. NBC reports, While the Federal Communications Commission […]

Danielle Johnson allegedly stabbed her boyfriend Jaelen Allen Chaney to death before pushing her children out of a moving car onto a highway. The post Astrology Influencer’s Murder-Suicide Draws Attention To Black Women And Mental Health Awareness appeared first on NewsOne.

Lunchables are one of the most convenient lunch options for the kiddies but it may also be one of the worst! According to Consumer Reports, prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers reportedly contain concerning levels of lead and sodium.  A registered dietitian at Consumer Reports said, “There’s a lot to be concerned about in […]

The Protect Black Women and Girls Act would establish a task force to examine the circumstances and encounters of Black women and girls across various sectors including housing, healthcare and labor. The post Explaining The Legislation: What Is The Protect Black Women And Girls Act? appeared first on NewsOne.

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WASHINGTON — President Biden wants an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. That’s what Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today during a phone call. The call came after an Israeli airstrike killed seven World Central Kitchen workers earlier this week. He also called the recent airstrikes “unacceptable.” Biden said it’s essential to stabilize […] The post President Biden Calls for Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

The Black Southern Women’s Collaborative (BSWC) is a network and advocacy organization committed to empowering Black women serving as executive directors in the Southern United States. The post How The Black Southern Women’s Collaborative Is Giving ‘A Voice To The ‘Purposely Ignored’ appeared first on NewsOne.

In late 2021, Donald Trump and Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) announced the company would be launching the former president’s Truth Social platform. It was supposed to be the future of conservative social media—a digital gathering place for right-wingers to spread white nationalist nonsense in a white nationalist echo chamber without getting banned like […] The post Is This Your Business King? Trump’s ‘Truth Social’ Platform Causes Trump Media Stock To Plummet appeared first on NewsOne.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

TSU has been subjected to incredible levels of scrutiny–which bore no fruit—and wrongfully labeled as financially reckless.  The post Attack On HBCUs: Black Voters Matter Co-Founder Calls Out ‘Bait-And-Switch’ At Tennessee State University appeared first on NewsOne.