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President Obama's Most Impressive Policy Wins

As President Barack Obama prepares to leave office, NewsOne takes a look at some of his most impressive wins.
by NewsOne Staff
03.15.18
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Versace Store Accused Of Racial Profiling

A lawsuit, filed in California Superior Court in Alameda County, alleges that workers were ordered to use certain codes to…
by NewsOne Staff
12.28.16
San Francisco Citizens Vote In Mayoral Elections
CBC Message To America: Voting Gap Exposes How…

"The voting gap is real."
by Kenon White
04.10.18
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Smithsonian To Reference Cosby’s Sexual Allegations In Exhibit

After receiving backlash for their choice to include comedian Bill Cosby’s work in one of their inaugural exhibitions, the Smithsonian…
by NewsOne Staff
03.16.18
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Man Arrested After Hijacking Egyptian Plane For "Love"

Many people believed that the hijacker may have been affiliated with ISIS, but he took over the plane because he…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.16
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“Fight For $15” Hits Back After GOP Candidates…

At Tuesday's fourth GOP debate, Donald Trump and Ben Carson said the problem is that entry-level wages are too high.
by Leigh Davenport
04.25.16
Fast Food Workers Across U.S. Rally For Increased Wages, Unionization
Fast-Food Worker Victory: NYC Plans $15-An-Hour Minimum Wage…

A state panel appointed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo recommended a $6.25 increase in hourly wage for fast-food workers…
by NewsOne Staff
07.23.15
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News Roundup: Taye Diggs Nabs Transgender Role In…

Many African-American stars have nabbed roles in Broadway productions, diversifying the realm of theater. Songstress Brandy is currently playing Roxie…
by NewsOne Staff
05.20.15
#BlackWorkMatters: Workers Across America Protest To Raise Minimum Wage To $15
#BlackWorkMatters: Workers Across America Protest To Raise Minimum…

On Wednesday, protesters nationwide demanded $15 an hour minimum wage in a movement labeled with the hashtags #BlackWorkMatters and #FightFor15.…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
McDonald’s Workers Upset About $1 Raise For A…

Last week, McDonald’s announced a $1 raise above the minimum wage for some of its U.S. workers, following a similar…
by Angela Bronner Helm
04.04.15
[VIDEO] Fast-Food Workers Across the Country Fighting For…

Fast-food workers conducted a nationwide strike Thursday in more than 100 cities, demanding their wages be raised to $15 an…
by NewsOne Staff
03.15.18
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Black Boys, Minimum Wage: Why an Increase Equals a Net Gain

It’s looking like it might be a long summer and for Black youth, and Congress isn’t making it any
easier. That’s because House Republicans (y’know, always with Black boys as a priority) decided to vote down…
by Madison J. Gray
05.02.14
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The Lookout: What You Need To Know And…

I’ve spent my entire career as a civil rights activist and anti-violence advocate. I hear from folks all over the…
by Tamika D. Mallory
06.02.14
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Obama Apologizes For ‘Off-The-Cuff’ Art History Remarks [VIDEO]

President Barack Obama extended a personal apology to a University of Texas at Austin art professor who took offense to…
by NewsOne Staff
02.19.14
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Roland Martin Urges Public To Focus On Local…

Thirteen states are expected to raise their minimum wage this year, with 11 more considering pay increases. While local governments…
by NewsOne Now
06.19.19
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President Turns Focus Toward Passing Of Fair Minimum…

President Barack Obama (pictured) continues his fight for the values of middle class workers, turning his focus on working with…
by D.L. Chandler
06.19.19
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Why It Makes Sense To Extend Unemployment Benefits

More than one million people lost their unemployment benefits this past Saturday, due to the expiration of the emergency program…
by NewsOne Now
06.19.19
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Jesse Jackson Jr. Leads the Charge on Increasing…

Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is leading the fight to increase the minimum wage.  The congressman would like to see every…
by ionebwatkins
06.19.19
McDonald’s Employees Told To Vote Republican Or Not…

McDonalds employees in Canton, Ohio were given a recent paycheck that had a letter in it encouraging them to vote…
by cganemccalla
06.19.19
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