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Today, the NAACP announced that Rev. Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant will receive the prestigious Mildred Bond Roxborough Social Justice Impact Award at the “ 57th NAACP Image Awards” Creative Honors on Thursday, February 26 in Los Angeles.   The Mildred Bond Roxborough Social Justice Impact Award celebrates individuals whose courage, advocacy, and impact continue the NAACP’s legacy of advancing civil rights and building a more just society. Previous honorees include Jotaka Eaddy, Benjamin Crump, Nikole Hannah-Jones, and Stacey Abrams. “The NAACP Image Awards is proud to honor Rev. Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant, whose leadership is rooted in scholarship, action, courage, and an unwavering commitment to justice,” said Karen Boykin-Towns, Vice Chair, NAACP National Board of Directors. “Through his dedication to service, he has challenged systemic inequities across the country and advocated for communities that are too often overlooked. We are honored to present the Mildred Bond Roxborough ...

ChatGPT said: Team USA successfully defended its Olympic gold in the figure skating team event on Sunday, powered by a dominant performance from Ilia “Quad God” Malinin at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Malinin attempted five quad jumps, delivering a clutch skate that sealed the victory.

The Breakfast Club's   Jess  Hilarious opens up about her co-parenting journey in  ‘TIL DEATH DO WE PARENT: Raising My Kid with His Dad (Black Privilege Publishing; On Sale: April 28, 2026; ISBN: 9781668059357; $28.00) .  Jess  offers important and heartfelt insights for co-parents facing the challenge of putting their children first while protecting them from the ups and downs of adult relationships. Infused with  Jess ’s signature humor and perspective,  ‘TIL DEATH DO WE PARENT  is an uplifting exploration of co-parenting with grace and laughter.

  First Lady Melania Trump is pleased to announce initial details for the 148th White House Easter Egg Roll. The Easter Egg Roll will take place on Monday, April 6, 2026, on the South Lawn of the White House. Families with children 13 years old and younger are invited to join the President, First Lady, White House staff, and their families for a day of festivities. The White House Easter Egg Roll is a timeless White House tradition, dating back to 1878 during the Presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes. This year, the White House Easter Egg Roll will honor America’s 250th birthday by incorporating patriotic themes throughout the event. The President and First Lady look forward to continuing this entertaining tradition and making it a truly memorable experience for all

This year, we celebrate the most significant milestone in our Nation’s history:  250 glorious years of American independence.  From the very beginning, our country has been blessed with countless black American heroes.  For more than two and a half centuries, these legends have made timeless contributions to our government, laws, military, economy, workforce, and culture.  With their tremendous legacy in mind, as President, I proclaim that “black history” is not distinct from American history — rather, the history of black Americans is an indispensable chapter in our grand American story. America’s founding was rooted in the belief that every man, woman, and child is created equal, “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,” and free to live lives in “pursuit of Happiness.”  For 250 years, these principles have inspired and informed the independent, bold, and pioneering American spirit.  It is our bedrock belief in equality that dr...

SUMMARY: Trump Accounts were developed for "growing economic opportunity, future-proofing capitalism, and carrying the promise of the Founding forward for the next century." Supporters of President Trump are framing a new economic proposal as the centerpiece of America’s 250th anniversary. The plan, called “Trump Accounts,” is being described as a modern reset of the nation’s founding promise — that economic opportunity is essential to dignity, stability, and human flourishing. The program has been presented as a was to .extend equity ownership to all Americans, allowing families, workers, and future generations to directly own a stake in the U.S. economy — what they call a renewal of the American Dream. Trump Accounts aim to rebuild the social contract by making wealth-building tools more accessible, not just to investors or corporations, but to everyday citizens. The Trump Administration is also calling on philanthropists, employers, and families to help support and invest...

  Statement from Ambassador Jamieson Greer on the Reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act WASHINGTON  — Today, President Trump signed into law legislation that reauthorizes the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program through December 31, 2026, with retroactive effect to September 30, 2025.  “AGOA for the 21st century must demand more from our trading partners and yield more market access for U.S. businesses, farmers, and ranchers to build upon the benefits it has historically provided to Africa and the United States,” said  Ambassador Greer . “We must also make sure that the program enhances U.S.-Africa trade and will work with Congress over the next year to modernize the program to align with President Trump’s America First Trade Policy.”  In the coming days, USTR will work with relevant agencies to give effect to any modifications made to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States as a result of the le...