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The late, beloved "Golden Girls" actor Betty White will be memorialized on a new postage stamp next year. Postal Service announced Friday that one of its 2025 Forever Stamp offerings will include an illustration of White. The collection has honored a man one year and a woman the next, according to the Postal Service. The stamp includes a photo of Toussaint taken by Bill Tompkins in 2007, according to the Postal Service. Other 2025 stamp offerings include a love-themed stamp featuring art by Keith Haring, a Lunar New Year stamp for the year of the snake and a baby wild animal stamp collection.

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☆ Trump thrusts McDonald’s into the political arena in final days of campaign
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Steve Contorno | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Donald Trump is pulling one of the most iconic American companies – McDonald’s – into the political arena in the final days of his third White House bid. “I’m going to McDonald’s to work the french fry,” Trump told supporters Saturday at a rally in the Pittsburgh area. A campaign official told CNN that Harris worked at a McDonald’s in Alameda, California, during the summer of 1983 when she was still a student at Howard University in Washington. It’s unclear why Trump has latched on to Harris’ McDonald’s employment or why a visit there was warranted during one of his few remaining weekends before Election Day. “I think my father knows the McDonald’s menu much better than Kamala Harris ever did,” Trump Jr. said.

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It's been quite a year for NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns. This week it became official that Towns, the Minnesota Timberwolves 7-foot center/forward, will be playing for the New York Knicks. And in May, KAT — as he’s known — was named the 2023-24 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion “for his voting rights advocacy as well as his work across the justice and education systems,” the NBA said. Towns’ advocacy helped pass legislation ensuring formerly incarcerated people in Minnesota could exercise their right to vote. But it has all come full circle since he has represented the Dominican Republic in several international basketball championships, including the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

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☆ Janet Jackson 'apology' for Kamala Harris remarks not authorized, from man claiming to be manager
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Doha Madani | Doha Madani Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. Pronouns | She Her. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

An apology thought to be from singer Janet Jackson following a comment repeating misinformation about Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity wasn't actually made by her or authorized by her team. Elmasri claimed to be Jackson's manager, but representatives for the singer said her brother, Randy Jackson, is her only manager. Jackson told the interviewer that she "heard" Harris was Indian not Black. Jackson continued to push what she had "heard" despite the interviewer explaining Harris' father was a Black man. "Janet respects Harris’ dual heritage as both Black and Indian and apologizes for any confusion caused," his statement said.

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Standing near them was another figure whose sway with the Republican nominee also cannot be discounted: the far-right provocateur Laura Loomer. Her anti-Muslim social media posts eventually earned her a ban from Twitter that lasted until billionaire Elon Musk bought the website, now known as X, and restored her account. She knows his personal number and has utilized it, one source familiar with the relationship told CNN. When Trump landed in Philadelphia on Tuesday before his debate against Harris, Loomer was among the close allies seen deboarding his private plane. In August of last year, Trump even suggested the campaign hire Loomer for an official role, sources told CNN at the time.

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☆ Trump says Harris "happened to turn Black" in attack on her race
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Erica Star Domena | Tamara Lindstrom | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Donald Trump criticized Kamala Harris, saying she claimed Black heritage after being "Indian all the way" at the National Association of Black Journalists' annual conference. Trump's comments drew rebukes from crowd members and Harris herself. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account?

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☆ What to know about Kamala Harris, from prosecutor to politician
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Chelsea Bailey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him in the campaign has upended the presidential race and shined a renewed spotlight on Harris. Harris is the first woman to become vice president, as well as the first Black or Asian American person to hold the office. One-year-old Kamala Harris, right, with her mother Shymala Gopalan Harris. Archivio GBB/contrasto/ReduxIn 1982, Harris enrolled at Howard University, a historically Black university in the heart of Washington, DC. The couple met on a blind date and Harris later joked in her memoir that her staffers referred “to that era as A.D. – ‘After Doug.’”Emhoff is the nation’s first second gentleman.

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☆ Estée Lauder CFO celebrates Black Heritage
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailEstée Lauder CFO celebrates Black HeritageFor Black Heritage Month, The Estée Lauder Companies EVP & CFO Tracey Travis says invest in being well prepared & always be a constant learner.

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☆ San Jose bakery loses thousands of dollars after Tesla reportedly cancels large order
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Kris Sanchez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Voahangy Rasetarinera speaks on San Jose bakery loss of thousands of dollars after Tesla cancels large order. A catering contract to celebrate Black Heritage Month turned into a tough lesson for a Black-owned bakery in the South Bay earlier this month. What started as a $16,000 deal ended up costing the small business owner thousands of dollars instead. But two days after taking the Tesla job, the bakery owner got a simple text message canceling the order. A Tesla spokesperson did not respond to the specific questions but told NBC Bay Area they've been in touch with Rasetarinera.

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☆ M&T Bank CEO celebrates Black Heritage
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailM&T Bank CEO celebrates Black HeritageM&T Bank CEO René Jones says Black Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate extraordinary people in black and brown communities across America.

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☆ Creator of the DEI pledge applauds his Black heritage
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCreator of the DEI pledge applauds his Black heritageKai D. Wright says he's proud of the Black community's resilience, ingenuity and adaptability.

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☆ Jetblue VP on recognizing the contributions of Black Americans
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailJetblue VP on recognizing the contributions of Black AmericansFor Black Heritage Month, JetBlue VP of Corporate Social Responsibility & DEI Icema Gibbs celebrates the contributions of her community.

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☆ Billionaire David Steward celebrates Black Heritage by encouraging others to give back
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBillionaire David Steward celebrates Black Heritage by encouraging others to give backFor Black Heritage Month, Worldwide Technology founder & Chairman David Steward is encouraging people to help others.

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☆ National Urban League President on the role of Blacks in modern America
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNational Urban League President on the role of Blacks in modern AmericaMarc Morial says Black Heritage Month is about recognizing Black Americans and how they've shaped the country.

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☆ FedEx Custom Critical CEO on inspiring the next generation
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFedEx Custom Critical CEO on inspiring the next generationFor Black Heritage Month, Ramona Hood says her journey is an homage to reflect on the barriers that have been broken.

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☆ Goldman's head of corporate engagement on what others can learn from Black Heritage Month
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailGoldman's head of corporate engagement on what others can learn from Black Heritage MonthGoldman Sachs Global Head of Corporate Engagement Asahi Pompey says American history is black history.

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☆ Mellody Hobson on how standing out presents opportunity
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMellody Hobson on how standing out presents opportunityAriel Investments co-CEO & President Mellody Hobson celebrates her black heritage and encourages others to take the opportunity to leave an impression.

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☆ United Airlines Chief treasures his Black Heritage
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailUnited Airlines Chief treasures his Black HeritageUnited Airlines President Brett Hart says his connection to the black community is integral to his black heritage.

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☆ Intel chief legal officer celebrates her Black heritage
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIntel chief legal officer celebrates her Black heritageApril Miller Boise grew up surrounded by strong black women who were instrumental in shaping who she is today.

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☆ Don Peebles reflects on his Black heritage
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDon Peebles reflects on his Black heritagePeebles Corporation CEO Don Peebles looks back at how far his family has come in just a few generations.

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☆ Johnny Taylor sounds off on "keeping it real" this Black Heritage Month
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailJohnny Taylor sounds off on "keeping it real" this Black Heritage MonthSociety for Human Resources Management CEO Johnny Taylor celebrates his ancestors who dared to dream.

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☆ Beyoncé ’s platinum ‘Renaissance’ look was triggering for some in the Black community. Here is why.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Nicquel Terry Ellis Cnn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“Her music is unapologetically, boundlessly and globally Black,” Thomas said. In many cases, lighter skinned slaves were the product of sexual violence by White men against enslaved Black women. Lighter skinned Black women were often deemed “redbones,” a term that for some undermined their Black heritage by implying that the women were mixed non-Black ancestry. A 2023 survey by nonprofit Catalyst found women with darker skin tones were more likely to experience workplace racism than women with lighter skin. “I also get to be critical of Beyoncé,” Thomas said.

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Major League Soccer suspended Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner on Tuesday for three matches for violating the league’s on-field anti-discrimination policy after the league launched an investigation into whether he used a racial slur against a New England Revolution player. Wagner will begin serving the penalty on Wednesday when the Revolution hosts the Union in Game 2 of their MLS Cup Eastern Conference semifinals matchup. MLS said in a statement that Wagner acknowledged wrongdoing. Political Cartoons View All 1237 Images“In reaching this decision, MLS considered many factors, including Wagner’s immediate acceptance of responsibility, willingness to participate in a restorative practices process to repair the harm caused, and his cooperation with the league’s investigation,” the league’s statement said. As part of the suspension, Wagner has begun MLS-mandated education and training, a process the league said will continue.

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☆ London’s Pointe Black ballet school aims to break racial barriers
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Alishia Abodunde | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

And classical ballet companies strive for a uniform look especially in works like “Swan Lake,” making it harder for dancers of colour to get hired or promoted. At The Royal Ballet, “we are determined to make our theatre a welcoming and inclusive place for all,” a company spokesperson said. “Dance is for everybody,” noted a spokesperson at The Royal Academy of Dance, whose syllabus is taught worldwide. “Ensuring there is diversity in the dance world is important to everyone at the RAD.”Essel wants to speed up change by disrupting the status quo. And it’s really just about celebrating the person no matter where they come from.”Maya Beale-Springer, a 10-year-old student at Pointe Black and another ballet school, enjoys exploring various styles.

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☆ The Windrush generation still struggling to be compensated after Home Office failings
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-22 | by ( Caolán Magee | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

In 2018, the Windrush Compensation Scheme was set up to provide compensation to victims of the scandal. The Home Office has not yet responded to CNN’s request for comment on these cases and its wider handling of the Windrush Compensation Scheme. The Windrush Compensation Scheme is an extension of a hostile environment for Black and Brown people.”For some people, any compensation awarded is too late. “We were told compensation was on the way so we could get a carer for my dad – but it was too late,” Abiona told CNN. He is now making a Windrush compensation claim through the Home Office to save up for a headstone for his father’s grave.

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