On July 24, 1807, Ira Frederick Aldridge was born. The acclaimed Black Shakespearean actor overcame racial barriers to achieve international success, becoming one of the 19th century's most celebrated performers and leaving a lasting mark on theater history.

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Rep. Nancy Mace has introduced a House resolution that would revoke official recognition for congressional minority caucuses and ethnic staff associations organized around race, ethnicity or national origin. Democratic leaders and caucus members are pushing back against the proposal.

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After years of being overlooked for management opportunities, DuJuan McCoy charted his own course by buying television stations and building one of the country's most successful Black-owned broadcasting companies. In part two of an exclusive interview with AURN News, McCoy reflects on entrepreneurship, ownership and the lessons he learned along the way.

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A new bipartisan analysis from the Partnership for Public Service finds Senate-confirmed officials are leaving the Trump administration at a historic pace, with many leadership positions remaining vacant months into the president's second term.

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The National Trust for Historic Preservation's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund has awarded $3 million to preserve 27 Black historic sites and organizations, supporting projects that safeguard landmarks, Green Book sites and the legacy of Black Modernist architecture.

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Sen. Raphael Warnock has unveiled a comprehensive voting rights proposal that would restore key protections of the Voting Rights Act, establish national voting standards, ban partisan gerrymandering and reduce the influence of money in federal elections if Democrats regain control of Washington.

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Attorney Ben Crump released the findings of an independent autopsy into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells during the NAACP National Convention in Chicago. The report concludes the cause of death is undetermined and says a neck injury or foul play cannot be ruled out, raising new questions about the ongoing investigation.

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A new CNBC All-America Economic Survey shows Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the economy. The poll also finds most registered voters disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of the economy as many continue cutting back on essential purchases.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says his administration has no legal authority to enforce the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but he is calling on the federal government to act ahead of a possible September visit to the United Nations.

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On July 22, 1946, Danny Glover was born in San Francisco. From his unforgettable film performances to decades of advocacy for civil rights and humanitarian causes, Glover's impact continues to inspire audiences around the world.

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