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House Passes Legislation Aimed At Combating Gun Violence
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House Passes Legislation Aimed At Combating Gun Violence

The two key bills will now go to the Senate.
By Donna Owens · Mar 15, 2021
New Poll Shows Black Voters Still Strongly Support Gun Violence Prevention
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New Poll Shows Black Voters Still Strongly Support Gun Violence Prevention

The survey found that 79 percent of Black voters would never vote for a candidate who didn't agree with police accountability, among other gun violence measures.
By Breanna Edwards · Jul 16, 2020
From Activist To Congresswoman, Lucy McBath Talks About Her First Term In Office
In Her We Trust · Politics

From Activist To Congresswoman, Lucy McBath Talks About Her First Term In Office

Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga) speaks to ESSENCE about how her life's unique experiences, beyond the murder of her son, have shaped the congresswoman she is today.
By Breanna Edwards · Jun 17, 2020
As A Black Woman In This Country, I Feel I Need To Bear Arms
Op-Ed · Politics

As A Black Woman In This Country, I Feel I Need To Bear Arms

By Nylah Burton · May 12, 2020
Gun Rally Scheduled For MLK Day Sparking Fears After Arrests Of White Extremists Tied To Event
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Gun Rally Scheduled For MLK Day Sparking Fears After Arrests Of White Extremists Tied To Event

The FBI arrested three white extremists on Thursday just days before they were to attend a gun control rally in Virginia's capital.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jan 17, 2020
Gunman Kills 2 People At Texas Church, Before Being Shot By Churchgoer
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Gunman Kills 2 People At Texas Church, Before Being Shot By Churchgoer

A YouTube livestream from the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement captured the shooting but was later removed from church's channel.
By Breanna Edwards · Dec 30, 2019
Sean Urbanski Found Guilty Of 1st-Degree Murder In Killing Of Lt. Richard Collins III
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Sean Urbanski Found Guilty Of 1st-Degree Murder In Killing Of Lt. Richard Collins III

Sean Urbanski is scheduled to be sentenced in April 2020, and faces up to life in prison without parole.
By Breanna Edwards · Dec 19, 2019
Regal Black Statue Unveiled In Former Capital Of The Confederacy + 9 Other Headlines We're Talking About
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Regal Black Statue Unveiled In Former Capital Of The Confederacy + 9 Other Headlines We're Talking About

Kehinde Wiley's "Rumors of War" has found a permanent home in Richmond. Plus, more news stories from the Black community.
By Tanya A. Christian · Dec 18, 2019
Santa Clarita School Shooting Leaves One Dead, Multiple Victims Injured
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Santa Clarita School Shooting Leaves One Dead, Multiple Victims Injured

The shooting occurred at 8:00 am PST. The suspect is described as an Asian male, last seen wearing a hoodie.
By Yesha Callahan · Nov 14, 2019
Detroit Teen Shot In Stomach Following Altercation With Neighbor Over Loud Music
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Detroit Teen Shot In Stomach Following Altercation With Neighbor Over Loud Music

Taea Hines, 16, is in the ICU and has already undergone two surgeries, after being shot in the stomach during a fight about loud music.
By Breanna Edwards · Nov 7, 2019
Pallbearer Who Snubbed Mitch McConnell At Elijah Cummings' Memorial Speaks Out
News · Politics

Pallbearer Who Snubbed Mitch McConnell At Elijah Cummings' Memorial Speaks Out

Bobby Rankin, a longtime friend of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings, revealed that he had personal reasons for not shaking McConnell's hand.
By Breanna Edwards · Oct 29, 2019
Democratic Presidential Debate To Be Held At Tyler Perry Studios
News · Politics

Democratic Presidential Debate To Be Held At Tyler Perry Studios

The debate is scheduled to take place on Nov. 20 at the expansive complex.
By Paula Rogo · Oct 27, 2019
Bernie Sanders Picks Up Three Major Endorsements From ‘The Squad’
News · Politics

Bernie Sanders Picks Up Three Major Endorsements From ‘The Squad’

Ocasio-Cortez, who was a volunteer organizer on Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign, is expected to formally announce her endorsement at a rally in Queens, New York, on Saturday.
By Kirsten West Savali · Oct 16, 2019
'This Is A Death Threat': Beto O'Rourke Calls Out Texas Congressman's AR-15 Tweet
News · Politics

'This Is A Death Threat': Beto O'Rourke Calls Out Texas Congressman's AR-15 Tweet

Texas State Rep. Briscoe Cain's tweet, quipping "My AR is ready for you" was ultimately taken down, with Twitter saying it violated its standards on threats and violence.
By Breanna Edwards · Sep 14, 2019
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Tells Ted Cruz To Keep Chicago Out Of His Mouth On Gun Control
News · Politics

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Tells Ted Cruz To Keep Chicago Out Of His Mouth On Gun Control

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) pointed to Chicago as an example of why gun control doesn't work and Mayor Lori Lightfoot wasn't having it.
By Breanna Edwards · Sep 4, 2019
Elizabeth Warren Offers New Plan To Reduce Gun Violence By 80 Percent
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Elizabeth Warren Offers New Plan To Reduce Gun Violence By 80 Percent

She announced her sweeping gun control plan days after the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.
By Paula Rogo · Aug 10, 2019
Rihanna: 'Imagine A World Where It's Easier To Get An AK-47 Than A VISA!' 
Celebrity · News

Rihanna: 'Imagine A World Where It's Easier To Get An AK-47 Than A VISA!' 

Rihanna, John Legend, Lizzo and more spoke out calling for better gun control laws and condemning Donald Trump following mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas.
By Sydney Scott · Aug 5, 2019
Crowd Yells 'Do Something' At Vigil For Dayton Mass Shooting Victims
News

Crowd Yells 'Do Something' At Vigil For Dayton Mass Shooting Victims

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's address to the crowd at a vigil honoring the nine killed in the mass shooting in Dayton was drowned out by cries for action.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 5, 2019
Trump's State Of The Union Guests Include Alice Marie Johnson, Boy Who Was Bullied For Sharing President's Last Name
News · Politics

Trump's State Of The Union Guests Include Alice Marie Johnson, Boy Who Was Bullied For Sharing President's Last Name

President Donald Trump invited a diverse crowd to the State of the Union address, their stories telling of mass shooting, border control, the opioid crisis, prison reform, bullying and more.
By Breanna Edwards · Feb 5, 2019
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