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https://newsone.com/playlist/gayle-king-interviews-video/ Gayle King this week continued her impressive streak of landing coveted interviews that Black America wants to see . when she recently sat down with Kenneth Walker, the boyfriend of Breonna Taylor . who survived the police shooting that killed her in her own home earlier this year. . The interview that aired Tuesday on CBS This Morning was able to tell a human interest story that hadn’t been heard before . while managing to break some news at the

https://newsone.com/4031743/hate-crimes-charges-2020-lee-mouat-black-teen/ This year has been marked by a global pandemic, . but another public health crisis has also been growing behind the scenes: . people being charged with racially motivated and hate crimes. The last example of such racist violence alleged by the U.S. government came when a Michigan man was charged by federal prosecutors with a hate crime. for “willfully causing bodily injury to an African-American teenager because of the teenager’s

https://newsone.com/4031126/myra-selby-amy-coney-barrett-court-controversy/ The first day of Amy Coney Barrett‘s confirmation hearing all but solidified that it was a matter of when and not if she would become the newest justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. Therefore it may behoove Democrats to change their messaging from one of absolute defiance to one that brings awareness to related political issues just three weeks to the day before the general election. One way they could do that is drawing attention

https://newsone.com/4030557/adam-silver-covid-nba-bubble-season/ The NBA‘s theme for its “bubble” restart playoffs season was one of racial justice, . but the professional basketball league gave new context to Black Lives Matter when its playoffs ended Sunday night without a single person testing positive for the coronavirus. It showed not only that employing the right strategy can help contain, or keep out, the virus, . but also that it was taking the health seriously of its athletes, most of whom are B

https://newsone.com/4030534/black-ballot-health-care-black-people-election-2020/ NewsOne’s The Black Ballot panel discussion returned Wednesday with a lineup of public health professionals . to break down what’s at stake when it comes to health care and the upcoming election. Joining moderator Bruce C.T. Wright, managing editor of NewsOne.com, were Cornell P. Wright, MPA, the Executive Director of the North Carolina Office of minority health and health disparities; . Dr. Tiffany Manuel, an activist who a

https://newsone.com/4031067/gisele-barreto-fetterman-n-word-video/ The wife of Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor recently found herself the victim of a racist white woman during a simple trip to a neighborhood store, . showing that while Karens may have fallen out of the daily news cycle, they are still very much around. Gisele Barreto Fetterman, a Brazilian-native who is married to Democratic Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, . managed to document the racist encounter by recording a brief video of

https://newsone.com/4028973/mark-cuban-tweets-inspiring-update-on-former-nba-player-delonte-west/ From the looks of things, former NBA player Delonte West is headed towards healing and recovery . after Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tweeted a photo of West riding horses at a rehab facility.“. "Ladies & Gentlemen, I present to you, Delonte West. A long, long, long way to go, but he has taken the first steps . and shared these with all of us as a thank you for the love and support,” Cuban tweeted Friday

https://newsone.com/4030325/jay-z-alvin-cole-legal-fees-wisconsin-protesters/ Mogul Shawn Carter has been a champion for social justice . and amid the unrest following the recent acts of police brutality he is ensuring that those on the frontlines fighting for change are supported. . According to Revolt, the Roc Nation founder posted bail and covered legal fees for demonstrators in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. On October 8 protests erupted after it was revealed that the police officer who fatally shot 17-year-o

https://newsone.com/4030160/trayvon-martin-miami-street-named-after-him/ The senseless murder of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin ignited a movement for racial justice that reverberated across the world . and now 8 years after his harrowing death his hometown is ensuring his legacy is kept alive. . According to the Miami Herald, Miami-Dade commissioners have decided to name a street after Martin. The street—located at Northeast 16th Avenue between Ives Dairy Road and Northeast 209th Street—is outside of Dr. Mi

https://newsone.com/4030274/killer-mike-greenwood-black-owned-online-bank/ From leading initiatives designed to empower disenfranchised communities to his Netflix show Trigger Warning, . rapper and activist Killer Mike has been a fierce advocate for Black economic empowerment . and he is furthering his efforts through the creation of a new online financial institution. . According to Tech Crunch the Atlanta native—whose real name is Michael Santiago Render—has teamed up with a group of businessmen to lau

https://newsone.com/4027007/how-long-will-election-night-results-take/ If you think the presidential election will be decided before your bedtime on Nov. 3rd, you might be in for quite a disappointment. . This Election Day could actually take weeks, if not longer, to decide a winner. A candidate must get 270 electoral votes to win the White House. . Most presidential elections have been called the night of the election or the day after, but in some cases they have lasted for some time. . In 2000, Gore v.

https://newsone.com/4029742/kerry-washington-wes-moore-the-black-voices-for-black-justice-fund/ Amid the unrest stemming from the recent harrowing incidents of police brutality. several initiatives have been launched to address systemic racism in America. . Among those is an effort being led by actress Kerry Washington . and social entrepreneur and author Wes Moore dubbed The Black Voices for Black Justice Fund, AfroTech reported. The fund is designed to support activists and grassroots organizations on

https://newsone.com/4028980/kanye-west-2020-merch/ Kanye West and his last ditch effort to place his name in the ring as a White House hopeful has no signs of slowing. . The Chicago producer, artist, and designer took to social media to flaunt write-in voting support. while also pushing a “Vote Kanye” merchandise line to boot. West, 43, went on one of his sporadic Twitter bursts beginning on Thursday (Oct. 8) to roll out his merch line, featuring the phrases “Vote Kanye” and “Kanye 2020 Vision.” . A loo

https://newsone.com/4028496/white-men-make-up-majority-of-top-prosecutors-under-donald-trump/ White men make up the majority of Trump‘s top federal prosecutors, data from a report conducted by The Associated Press shows. The research comes during a deep racial reckoning in America, . where Black communities are bludgeoned with the increasing unrest and state sanctioned violence . enacted by judges, police and prosecutors and vigilantes emboldened by the lack of action in the criminal justice system. The

https://newsone.com/4028373/poll-blames-democrats-republicans-stimulus/ The stakes for this upcoming presidential election have never been higher amid the coronavirus pandemic and the economic downturn due to nationwide shutdowns. . With talks of a new stimulus bill eradicated from the conversation. a new poll heaves almost equal blame on President Donald Trump and Democrats for the failure of a resolution. Morning Consult and POLITICO issued its latest poll numbers from a two-day survey it conducted ac

https://newsone.com/4027742/derek-chauvin-free-prison-bond/ Local Minneapolis news outlet Fox 9 obtained details regarding the release of Derek Chauvin after he posted a $1 million dollar bond. to go free from the maximum-security Oak Park Heights prison and will now have months to ponder his actions ahead of his March 8 trial in 2021 . as he faces second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter charges. The bond was reportedly paid on Monday by A-Affordable Bail Bonds of Braine

https://newsone.com/4027108/trump-emboldens-base-with-coronavirus-diagnosis/ After a whirlwind 72-hours that saw Donald Trump affirming his diagnosis for the coronavirus. to his incredulous release from Walter Reed Medical Center, his base has yet to withdraw its support even as the future of America weighs in the balance. From his erratic Kanye West-like hospital tweets to his inappropriate joyride to him ripping off his mask after returning back to the White House, . nothing — and we mean nothing — ha

https://newsone.com/playlist/photos-from-the-2020-vice-presidential-debate/ Mike Pence And Kamala Harris took part in the U.S. Vice Presidential debate at University of Utah in Salt Lake City. . Kamala started the debate pressing Mike Pence on the Trump administration’s handling of the coronavirus. . Pence looked as if he was nursing an eye injury and dodged every one on the debate stage, . except a little fly who decided take a rest on his head for a few minutes. Even though the debate was way more civi

https://newsone.com/playlist/notable-deaths-2020/ While death is inevitably a part of life, that truth doesn’t make it any easier to say goodbye to those who have died. . We commemorate some of the notable Black folks who have died in 2020, paying homage to their contributions in life that will live on well after their deaths. Johnny Nash, the singer and songwriter responsible for the hit, “I Can See Clearly Now,” nearly 50 years ago has died at the age of 80. . The artist who was also an actor and produ

https://newsone.com/4027108/trump-emboldens-base-with-coronavirus-diagnosis/ After a whirlwind 72-hours that saw Donald Trump affirming his diagnosis for the coronavirus. to his incredulous release from Walter Reed Medical Center, his base has yet to withdraw its support even as the future of America weighs in the balance. From his erratic Kanye West-like hospital tweets to his inappropriate joyride to him ripping off his mask after returning back to the White House, . nothing — and we mean nothing — ha

https://newsone.com/4027065/bfl-poll-black-voter-concerns/ With Election Day just a month out, the long-running tradition of poll watching is now front and center in most political news coverage angles. . Details of a new poll released Tuesday (Oct. 6) suggest Black voters want President Donald Trump ousted, . but many are still undecided and want messaging and campaign policy details to sway their decision. Black Futures Lab (BFL), working in conjunction with HIT Strategies, shared its latest polling nu

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https://newsone.com/4026488/biden-campaign-get-out-the-vote-ad-features-ludacris-monica-jermaine-dupri/ With less than 30 days until Election Day, . Joe Biden‘s campaign is ramping up efforts to reach Black voters with a series of ad’s enlisting Atlanta’s musical heavyweights. Enter music mogul-producer Jermaine Dupri, singer Monica and rappers Jeezy and Ludacris. who will appear in a series of “Get Out The Vote” ads targeting Black voters in battleground states leading up until Nov. 3. The 60-second spo

https://newsone.com/4026456/mike-pence-kamala-harris-debate-uncertainty/ With the first presidential debate officially in the books with plans going forward yet to be determined. the vice presidential debate will soon be underway. . However, given President Donald Trump’s recent brush with the coronavirus, . uncertainty looms ahead for Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris‘ verbal square off. Shortly after the conclusion of the debate between Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden last week

https://newsone.com/4026419/second-grand-juror-wants-to-speak-out-in-breonna-taylor-case/ A local activist in Louisville, Kentucky, claims a second grand juror in the Breonna Taylor case wants to go on record regarding the proceedings. The revelation, made by organizer Christopher 2X, comes less than one week after the transcripts were made public. due to an unnamed juror who filed a motion for the transcripts to be released. According to CNN, 2X is the head of an organization called Game Changers, seeki