Retired SC Justice to Black Teens: ‘Never Be Intimidated’

SC Daily Gazette - South Carolina's most recently retired chief justice told a room full of Black and Hispanic teenagers there will be times when they're the only person of color at the table. In moments like that, he said, their voices matter that much more. "Never be intimidated by being the only person of color in the room," former Chief Justice Don Beatty told about 300 students. "Trust me,

What to know about Kristi Noem, Trump’s pick for Homeland Security secretary

[caption id="attachment_9714" align="alignnone" width="980"] FILE - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign town hall, Oct. 14, 2024, in Oaks, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)[/caption] WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump has selected South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security, one of the biggest government agencies that will be integral to his vow to secure the border and

Who will be the next — and potentially last — secretary of Education?

THE HILL - State superintendents, outside organizers and even former rivals of President-elect Trump have all been floated as potential picks to lead his Department of Education. Trump's Cabinet picks are coming fast and furious one week after his election, and the next Education secretary could also be the last, as Trump and his allies have regularly discussed eliminating the entire department. The president-elect has floated some potential names for the position on

Harriet Tubman posthumously named a general in Veterans Day ceremony

[caption id="attachment_9721" align="alignnone" width="1200"] A bronze statue of abolitionist Harriet Tubman is seen at the Maryland State House, Feb. 10, 2020, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, file)[/caption] CHURCH CREEK, Md. (AP) - Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who was the first woman to oversee an American military action during a time of war, was posthumously awarded the rank of general on Monday. Dozens gathered on Veterans Day at the Harriet

Why the US celebrates Veterans Day and how the holiday has changed over time

(AP News) President Joe Biden laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday for Veterans Day as thousands marched through the streets of New York. Smaller parades were held across the nation to honor Americans who have served in the U.S. military. The Veterans Day holiday began more than a century ago, albeit under a different name, as a celebration of the end of World War I. Over time its

Trump won the presidency. What does that mean for education?

WASHINGTON - Donald Trump's return to the presidency could set the stage for sweeping changes in U.S. education policy. Throughout his campaign, Trump has vowed to "save American education," with a focus on parental rights and universal school choice - offering a sharp contrast to the Biden administration's education record. With Trump's White House victory cemented, here's a look at where he stands on education: Getting rid of U.S. Education

Why Young Black & Latino chose Trump

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1023"] Supporters of former President Donald Trump with signs and T-shirts that read "Blacks for Trump" gather near the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Federal Courthouse, in Washington, Aug. 3, 2023.[/caption] WASHINGTON (AP) - Brian Leija, a 31-year-old small-business owner from Belton, Texas, was not surprised that a growing number of Latino men of his generation voted for Donald Trump for president this year. Leija had voted for

FBI, Justice Department investigating racist mass texts sent following the election

WASHINGTON (AP) - Several federal and state agencies are investigating how racist mass texts were sent to Black people across the country in the wake of the presidential election this week. The text messages invoking slavery were sent to Black men, women and children, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other law enforcement departments. The anonymously sent messages were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Tennessee. The FBI said it has communicated with

Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81

NEW YORK (AP) - Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died. She was 81. Jamison died Saturday after a brief illness in New York, surrounded by close friends, Ailey company spokesperson Christopher Zunner confirmed to The Associated Press. "We remember and are grateful for her artistry, humanity and incredible light, which inspired us

Black Americans express fears, resolve after Trump’s victory

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="852"] Supporters watch election results during an election night event for US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris at Howard University in Washington DC | Photo: AFP[/caption] ATLANTA, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's U.S. presidential election victory has sent shockwaves through Black American communities, which voted overwhelmingly for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris despite a campaign by her Republican rival to court Black men. While