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"Sinners": Director Ryan Coogler on His Latest Hit, Delta Blues, His Mississippi Roots & Vampires
“Sinners”: Director Ryan Coogler on His Latest Hit, Delta Blues, His Mississippi Roots & Vampires
We speak with acclaimed director Ryan Coogler about his latest film Sinners, which is set to be one of the biggest box office hits of the year. Starring Michael B. Jordan, the genre-bending horror film...
www.democracynow.org
April 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are symbiotic. 'Sinners' is the latest proof
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are symbiotic. 'Sinners' is the latest proof
For over a decade, Ryan Coogler has been bringing out the best in Michael B. Jordan — in Fruitvale Station, Creed, Black Panther, and now, Sinners. It's hard to overstate how important this partnershi...
www.npr.org
April 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
As a survivor, I know first hand the important work VIs do in our communities. Chronically under-funded, these critical peace corps are critical to a future without gun deaths.

#ReversetheCuts
#RestoreOurFunding
The DOJ just pulled the rug out from under our communities by terminating community violence intervention funds with zero warning. This isn’t a policy change — it’s political punishment. We demand accountability. #ProtectCVI #FundCVI #CommunitySafety
April 27, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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Tonight’s show! 2.24.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: "The Great Resegregation", Pastor Jamal Bryant Target fast, MSNBC cancels Joy Reid's show www.youtube.com/live/nD85bCg... #BlackOwnedMediaMatters
February 25, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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The shutdown of the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database allows problematic officers to go unchecked, putting Black communities at greater risk.

It protects bad actors, undermines accountability, and highlights the urgent need for systemic change to protect marginalized communities.
Justice Department shuts down federal law enforcement misconduct tracker
The database allowed federal law enforcement agencies to privately search for information on a new hire or officer within their ranks.
www.cbsnews.com
February 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Joy Reid's show cancellation isn’t just a programming change—it’s part of a troubling pattern of sidelining independent Black voices in mainstream media.

At a time when racial justice demands authentic dialogue, critical perspectives are being systematically erased.
February 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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@msnbc.com may feel a pinch from this.
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February 25, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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This is President Trump’s 36th day in office:

- The U.S. opposed a U.N. resolution condemning Russia for the Ukraine war.
- Trump hosted France’s president.
- The administration says agencies can ignore Musk’s email decree.

Keep up with Trump’s first 100 days here:
Tracking Trump: U.S. sides with Russia at U.N.; Macron visits Washington; Musk’s federal worker email; and more
The 7 follows President Donald Trump’s first 100 days.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM
#JusticeWatch #FreedomForward #TrumpVance

We’ll fight for every inch, down after down, until we reach the end zone of justice.
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order on Monday blocking the Education Department and the Office of Personnel Management from disclosing sensitive data to members of Elon Musk’s team and anyone assisting them.
Judge Blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE Team From Education Department’s Student Loan Databases
The American Federation of Teachers, a union representing more than 1.8 million educators, had sued to keep members of Mr. Musk’s government efficiency team out of the Education Department’s systems.
www.nytimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:35 AM
When Sylvia Woods and other qualified Black women were passed up for a deserved promotion, she didn’t stay silent—she organized. She saw how racism was used to divide workers and fought for unity. Because of her efforts, the local United Auto Workers passed rules to stop discrimination based on sex.
February 25, 2025 at 4:33 AM
With tears, I am writing to thank you @joyannreid.bsky.social for your courageous service to our nation, our people and the world. I’m a Day 1 @AMJOYRider for Life ❤️🙏🏽🙌🏽 Waiting on your next chapter! Sad day for the network but trusting God to give you a bigger platform because we need your voice.
February 25, 2025 at 4:31 AM
This is a good sign.
November 26, 2024 at 11:24 PM
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Israel has agreed to a ceasefire with Hezbollah after fighting with the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon for more than a year.
Netanyahu urges his cabinet to approve a ceasefire with Hezbollah
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is urging Israel's security Cabinet to approve a ceasefire with Hezbollah, paving the way for a possible pause in over a year of fighting with the Iran-backed group.
www.npr.org
November 26, 2024 at 9:09 PM
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"One of the ways that we can actually make sure that we don't have to continue to deal with [voter suppression], not at the same level of intensity, is we've gotta stop it and there has to be consequences, which is why we have to come out in record numbers.” — LaTosha Brown, Black Voters Matter
November 1, 2024 at 2:07 PM