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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

South Carolina Schools: Steady Progress, Big Goals Ahead

South Carolina’s educational leaders have set an ambitious goal: by 2030, they want at least 75% of students to be at or above grade level in reading, writing, and math. The recent school report cards show that schools are making progress, but they still have a long way to go to hit this target. Th

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Oct 16 2024OPINION

Why Are Some Black Men Steering Clear of Politics?

Some researchers think Black men are leaning towards conservative ideas. But that's not the full story. Black men have always had varied political views. The real question is, how can we get more, especially young men, involved in politics? A recent study showed that almost half of Black people beli

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

Trump's Call for Military Against Americans: A Disturbing Shift

Over the past week, former president Donald Trump has been making waves with his provocative statements. At recent rallies, he's been more aggressive than usual, even suggesting a woman heckler should be "taken care of" by her mother. But things escalated on a Sunday morning interview on Fox News. T

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Oct 15 2024SPORTS

Dallas Cowboys Face Harsh Criticism After Big Loss

The Dallas Cowboys are having a tough time recently. After a heavy loss at home to the Detroit Lions, 47-9, a former Cowboys coach didn't hold back. On Sunday night's broadcast, Devin McCourty and ex-Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett critically analyzed the team's performance on NBC's "Football Night

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Oct 14 2024BUSINESS

Why Some Countries are Rich and Others Poor: A Study of Colonial Legacies

Ever wondered why some countries are wealthy while others struggle with poverty? Three professors from the US, including two born in the UK, have just won the Nobel Prize in Economics for figuring out part of the answer. They found that the political and economic systems set up by colonisers hundred

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

The Truth Unveiled: Why Trump's Team Keeps Him Hidden

Vice President Kamala Harris recently stirred up a storm when she suggested that Donald Trump's team is keeping him out of the public eye due to concerns about his mental stability. In a candid chat on Roland Martin Unfiltered, she revealed her economic plans targeting Black men, contrasting them wi

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Women Rallying for Faith and Family in DC

In the weeks leading up to the 2024 presidential election, a group of Christian women are gathering at the National Mall in Washington DC. This event, organized by Jenny Donnelly, a former multilevel marketing professional turned Christian leader, aims to rally mothers concerned about changing gende

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Oct 12 2024CELEBRITIES

A$AP Rocky's Unique Hairstyles: A Closer Look

This week, A$AP Rocky has been making headlines. Not just for his W Magazine cover shot by his girlfriend Rihanna, but also for being named one of the co-chairs of the upcoming 2025 Met Gala. The theme? Black Dandyism. Rocky will join fellow co-chairs Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell William

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Science, Politics, and Campus Life: What's Happening?

Let's talk about what's going on in science, politics, and on college campuses. The National Science Foundation is now making grant decisions based on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This means they're looking at things like the story behind the research, not just its quality. In fact, more

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Obama's Passionate Plea Against Trump's Politics at Pittsburgh Event

In Pennsylvania, former President Barack Obama gave a forceful speech against Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Speaking in Pittsburgh, Obama accused Trump of deceiving people during serious times, like the recent hurricanes. He highlighted how some Republicans were okay with Trump's behavior.

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