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CHICAGO –   Today, during the Illinois Democratic Senate Primary debate hosted by FOX32, Juliana Stratton showed that she is the fighter Illinoisans are demanding. As the race  solidifies  into a two-way matchup, this debate made it clear: Congressman Krishnamoorthi is offering more of the status quo, Juliana is offering bold new leadership that puts working people first. The debate builds on Juliana’s growing momentum – with less than 30 days until Election Day, voters are tuning into the race and excitement is coalescing behind her campaign. Today, Juliana was endorsed by Sierra Club, and just last week she was endorsed by  US Senator Elizabeth Warren ,  Congressman Eric Sorensen , the  Illinois Federation of Teachers , and activist  Gloria Steinem .  Statement from Juliana for Illinois spokesperson Allison Janowski: “Voters are sick and tired of DC politicians who spend year after year prioritizing special interests while doing nothing to impro...

 The 2026 NAACP Image Awards are led by Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with a commanding 18 nominations , more than double its nearest competitor, Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest , which earned 9 . In television, Bel‑Air tops the field with 7 nominations , followed by Abbott Elementary , Reasonable Doubt , and Ruth & Boaz , each with 6 . Among individual contenders, Teyana Taylor and Kendrick Lamar lead with six nominations each , while the marquee Entertainer of the Year category features Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, Michael B. Jordan, and Teyana Taylor. This year’s theme — “We See You” — highlights and celebrates Black creativity across film, television, music, and literature.   KEY NOMINEES Outstanding Motion Picture Sinners — 18 nominations total Highest 2 Lowest — 9 nominations Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture Michael B. Jordan — Sinners Denzel Washington — Highest 2 Lowest Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Jayme Lawson — Sinners Wunmi Mosaku — ...

  First Lady Melania Trump shared a nostalgia-filled message about the role love letters have played in America’s military community in her remarks to military families and service members at Pope Army Airfield and Fort Bragg in North Carolina.   Mrs. Trump said, “Love letters have symbolized the union of patriotism and family devotion among our soldiers for 250 years. The harmony of love of country and love of family is what makes us uniquely American. It is this very balance which strengthens our military and builds our communities.” President Trump and the First Lady joined the military and their families at Fort Bragg and Pope Army Airfield the day before Valentine’s Day. The First Lady added, “The President and I are grateful to be with you—to honor the passion you share through unmatched bravery, resilience, and service to our great Nation.” President Trump and the First Lady saluted military families and the heroic members of the United States Army Special Forces who ca...

    Tyscot Records (the oldest operating African American owned and faith-based recording label in the world) kicks off its 50 th  year anniversary by celebrating a huge win via its joint venture with PJ Morton’s Gumbo Studios. The Darrel Walls x PJ Morton album,  Heart of Mine  (Tyscot /Gumbo Studios), earned a Grammy® Award as Best Gospel Album of the Year at the 68 th  annual Grammy® Awards ceremony this past Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. It was Morton’s idea to produce an album around Darrel Walls’ voice which has been hailed as one of the most expressive and dynamic instruments in contemporary gospel. He is a longtime fan of Walls as the lead singer of the beloved sibling act, The Walls Group, and has featured him on some of his past recordings such as “The Better Benediction” and “So in Love.” The album has racked up over 5 million digital streams and the radio single “Able” is rising on gospel radio station playlists arou...

Historic Tariff Collections Under IEEPA Exceed All Canada Tariffs from 2002-2017  WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Congress prepares to vote on  H.J.Res.72  to terminate the emergency declaration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) related to Canadian imports, new data released by We Pay the Tariffs reveals the extraordinary financial burden these tariffs have placed on American businesses and consumers. From March through November 2025, Americans paid at least $2.2 billion in IEEPA tariffs on imports from Canada—one of America's largest trading partners and closest allies. Hundreds of millions more likely were paid in recent months for which data has not yet been reported. To put this in perspective, the March-November 2025 IEEPA tariffs on Canada alone exceed the $2.18 billion in total tariffs collected on all imports from Canada from 2002 through 2017 combined. Impact Across All 50 States Every state has been affected by the Canada tariffs, with the high...

Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump  welcomed  lawmakers, industry leaders, and hardworking miners from across the country to the White House “Champion of Coal” event.  There, he signed an  Executive Order  directing the Department of War to purchase coal power,  celebrated  the Tennessee Valley Authority’s recommitment to coal, and was  honored  by coal miners as the “Undisputed Champion of Beautiful, Clean Coal” for his tireless leadership in ending the Radical Left’s war on the industry. This event underscored President Trump’s unwavering support for beautiful, clean coal — supporting workers, delivering affordable and dependable energy to Americans, creating high-paying jobs in rural communities, and enhancing our national security through American energy dominance.

  (LOS ANGELES, CA) –  BET today announced the return of  Culture’s Biggest Week, set to be the brand’s most powerful expression of  Community, Culture, and Connection to date.  This four-day celebration of Black excellence and shared experience brings together the voices, stories, and moments that define the culture, anchored by the  “BET Awards,” Culture’s Biggest Night, airing l ive Sunday, June 28, at the Peacock Theater,  and  BETX, an immersive, fan-first  experience taking over Los Angeles June 25 – 27.   More than a marquee event,  Culture’s Biggest Week  is BET’s commitment to the Black community, creating spaces to gather, celebrate, reflect, and move the culture forward together. From honoring legacy to amplifying what’s next, BET continues to show up at the center of culture with purpose, underscoring that  BET is Something  You Can Believe In.   More than an awards show,  “BET Awards”  stan...