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Dr. Death airs on NBC
  • 6th Jan 2024

Dr. Death airs on NBC

NBC airs new show "Dr. Death" after six months of strikes by actors and writers. Now streaming on Peacock.

California Governor Appoints Laphonza Butler to Feinstein Senate Seat
  • 2nd Oct 2023

California Governor Appoints Laphonza Butler to Feinstein Senate Seat

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser, to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat previously held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Butler will be the only Black woman serving in the Senate and the first openly LGBTQ person to represent California in the chamber. Her appointment will give the Democratic caucus more flexibility on close votes.

Alabama brawl spotlights Montgomery's racial history
  • 9th Aug 2023

Alabama brawl spotlights Montgomery's racial history

A viral video of a brawl in Montgomery, Alabama, has sparked conversations about racial tensions in America. Arrest warrants have been issued for three men involved in the altercation, but no hate crime or racially biased charges have been filed. Historians note that Montgomery has a storied racial history, including its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the Civil Rights Movement. The city is often called the "Cradle of the Confederacy" and was ground zero for protests against segregation. Montgomery elected its first Black mayor in 2019.

Obama, Michelle mourn Charles Ogletree
  • 6th Aug 2023

Obama, Michelle mourn Charles Ogletree

Former President Barack Obama and Michelle express sadness over the death of mentor Charles Ogletree, praising his advocacy for social justice.

Obama reflects on the enduring impact of Harvard Law professor Charles Ogletree
  • 6th Aug 2023

Obama reflects on the enduring impact of Harvard Law professor Charles Ogletree

Charles Ogletree, a prominent lawyer and professor known for his work in racial justice, has died at the age of 63. Ogletree taught at Harvard Law School, where he mentored Barack and Michelle Obama, and counseled Anita Hill during Clarence Thomas's confirmation hearings. He was remembered as a mentor and advocate for justice.

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