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As Black Christians, we are yet again confronted with the religious mandates and reading of scripture that undermines our humanity. The post OP-ED: Black Christians Should Understand The Politics Behind Overturning Roe v. Wade Are Anti-Black And Anti-Christian appeared first on NewsOne.

In addition to reaffirming its commitment to supporting teachers, students and families, the union made space to address pressing issues such as the fights for reproductive rights and Democracy. The post Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III Calls Teachers ‘Forgers Of A Moral Imagination For This Democracy’ At 2022 AFT Convention appeared first on NewsOne.

Now two years later, amid attacks on Democracy and the rolling back of rights both men fought for, there is strength in remembering their words and work. The post Commentary: Remember John Lewis And C.T. Vivian And Commit To Protecting Democracy appeared first on NewsOne.

Vice President Kamala Harris called the task force "an important step in safeguarding access to reproductive health care for women across the country." The post Justice Department Launches Reproductive Rights Task Force In Abortion Aftermath appeared first on NewsOne.

In response to the economy adding 372,000 jobs, Dr. Rakeen Mabud, Groundwork Collaborative's chief economist and managing director of policy, said that policymakers must consider thoughtful solutions to addressing inflation that does not jeopardize job growth.

With his rapidly deteriorating health, Shakur's legal team filed an emergency request for compassionate release at the end of June.

There is an ingrained racial and gendered bias in who is entitled to be seen as fun and relatable as an elected official. 

"What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July?" Frederick Douglass asked in 1852. The answer remains elusive 170 years later as there are still many parallels today with what the great abolitionist described in his speech to white America delivered on July 5, 1852.

In his opening remarks, Biden said he would use the federal government's full power to oppose state-level efforts to restrict autonomy and invade personal medical decisions.

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Americans' constitutional right to abortion in a landmark ruling that strikes down Roe v. Wade.