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NewsOne spoke with Christina Greer, a professor of political science at Fordham University, about how Democrats performed overall at the convention and particularly on two key issues facing African-Americans: Women's empowerment, and police killings and gun violence.

NewsOne spoke with Christina Greer, a professor of political science at Fordham University, about how Democrats performed overall at the convention and particularly on two key issues facing African-Americans: Women's empowerment, and police killings and gun violence.

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A poll conducted by Monmouth University showed that more Blacks are concerned with access to economic opportunity than civil rights.

RSMS

President Obama gave the speech of his life last night. I think it was one of the best speeches as President. Not only did he make the case for Hillary Clinton, but he made the case for himself and his legacy. Joe Biden: Trump doesn’t have a clue about middle class. The Democratic A-list on […]

National

Bremer Trust, the administrator of his estate, filed court documents in Carver County, Minnesota, claiming that 13 people have failed to establish a close connection to Prince.

National

The attempt to get Black Lives Matter labeled a terrorist group has come to a halt. On July 6, a “We the People” petition was created on the White House website in efforts to have the federal government officially recognize the movement as an extremist group. “Terrorism is defined as ‘the use of violence and […]

Tyrese talked to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” about how he feels that President Obama instead of just showing up to funerals of officers show do an emergency meeting with police of chiefs and communities. He referenced that there has been 563 murders by cops so far this year and how sad it is that […]

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Cleveland’s police union asked Ohio Gov. John Kasich to temporarily ban open-carry gun laws in the state, while the Republican National Convention is taking place this week.

Radio One

Almost a week after the tragic events that took place in Dallas and claimed the lives of five police officers, a memorial service was held today to formally lay them rest and attended by President Obama. The President gave a moving speech about the fallen officers and also the state of violence and guns in […]

RSMS

President Barack Obama will do what he’s done so many times as president, he will speak with and to families who have lost loved ones to senseless violence. He will speak to a confused, angry, grieving and divided nation. This time he will combine two tightropes that he usually walks separately – race and gun […]

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President Obama is slated to visit Dallas on Tuesday and pay homage to the five police officers who died following a protest last week. The president was invited by Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings to speak at an interfaith memorial ceremony. According to the White House, President Obama will also meet with the families of the […]