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The 119th Congress voted down two pieces of legislation this week, one offered by Democrats, the other by Republicans. Both bills were intended to address the looming health care crisis being triggered by the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire December 31, 2025.
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Congress Fails to Extend ACA Subsidies, Premiums to Soar for Millions

BVN by BVN December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

Millions of Americans rely on the ACA and the enhanced premium tax subsidies are set to expire on December 31, which could result in four million people losing coverage and premiums rising by 86% for those enrolled in Covered California.

Activist, entrepreneur, and social media star, Lynae Vanee who uses her platform to advocate for social justice and amplify Black voices, will facilitate a keynote conversation during the 19th Annual Black New England Conference (BNEC).
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Black New England Conference: Social Media and African American Experience

Ellen by Ellen September 2, 2025September 2, 2025
Memphis, TN police officers involved in the death of 29 year old Tyre Nichols’ death on January 10, 2023. From left to right: Justin Smith, Emitt Martin III, Desmond Mills, Jr., Demetrius Haley, Tadarrius Bean.
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Convictions for Officers in Tyre Nichols Case, but Charges Fall Short of Murder

BVN by BVN October 15, 2024October 15, 2024
Presumptive Democratic Party nominee for president Kamala Harris’ choice of running mate for the 2024 Presidential Election, Governor Tim Walz, has a record of successfully implementing strategies important to the Democratic base.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Selected as Vice Presidential Candidate by Kamala Harris

Ellen by Ellen August 6, 2024August 6, 2024
The Reels family in 2019. The new film Silver Dollar Road by acclaimed director Raoul Peck, tells the story of the Reels family of North Carolina and the struggle experienced by their family in relation to “heirs property”. Heirs property is described by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as family owned land that is jointly owned by descendants of a deceased person whose estate did not clear probate.
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Director Raoul Peck Explores the Crisis of Black Land Loss

Contributor by Contributor November 28, 2023November 28, 2023
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser accepts the Marion Barry, Jr. Award for Public Service.
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Receives Marion Barry Jr. Award

Asante-Ra by Asante-Ra February 3, 2023February 3, 2023
President Joe Biden, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Receives Official Welcome

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Life in Prison for Murderers of Ahmaud Arbery

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Arbery Verdict: Guilty!

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