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Trump Insists He Won Debate in Truth Social Rants Despite Polls Showing 23-Point Victory for Harris

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Trump Had Been “Crushed by a Woman He Called Dumb as a Rock” Donald Trump is doubling down on his claim of victory following a...

Ted Cruz’ Migrant Rant

It’s Campaigning Cats and Dogs

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Blapp: The App Connecting People To Black-Owned Businesses Nationwide

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Blapp is changing the way Black-owned businesses connect with their communities and attract new clientele.  Blapp: Bridging The Gap For Black-Owned Businesses Jon Laster, a comedian-turned-app developer,...

Criminal Defense Litigator of the Year for 2024

Chuck E. Cheese Announces $99.99 for 6 Kids Birthday Party Package

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Waseem Ali
Waseem Ali
Waseem grew up on the East Side of San Antonio, graduating from Sam Houston High School, where he was an all-star basketball player. Waseem went on to play D1 college basketball at Texas A&M, is still a basketball fan, and enjoys covering the San Antonio Spurs.
Gordon Benjamin
Gordon Benjamin
Gordon Benjamin is a Community Activist, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Member and Voter’s Rights advocate who is passionate about democracy.
Lena Lopez
Lena Lopez
Lena Lopez is a long time community member, parent and teacher to every student or parent who needs help navigating public education. Lena is known to have 4-5 kids a day who are in need of extra help and she always raises her hand to volunteer. Lena’s dedicated to attending all legislative sessions to keep the community up to date on public education.
Fernando Rover Jr.
Fernando Rover Jr.
Fernando Rover Jr. is a San Antonio based interdisciplinary artist. His work comprises of elements of prose, poetry, photography, film, and performance art. He holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in English and history from Texas Lutheran University and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Prescott College. His interests range from millennial interests to popular culture, Black male queer experiences, feminism, and impact-based art.
Mario Salas
Mario Salas
Professor Mario Marcel Salas is a retired Assistant Professor of Political Science, having taught Texas Politics, Federal Politics, Political History, the Politics of Mexico, African American Studies, Civil Rights, and International Conflicts. He has served as a City Councilman for the City of San Antonio, and was very active in the Civil Rights Movement in SNCC for many years. He is also a life time member of the San Antonio NAACP. He has authored several editorials, op-eds, and writings.
Connor Wiley
Connor Wiley
Connor Wiley is a recent graduate of Southwestern University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Film. Some of his passions include TV, film, music and all things pop culture.

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Criminal Defense Litigator of the Year for 2024

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Attorney Zulu Ali, founder and principal of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, the largest Black-owned law firm in California’s Inland...

Sports

Black U.S. Paralympians Hope to See a More Diverse Team in the Future

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Diverse Routes to the Paris Paralympics: Roderick Townsend and Nicky Nieves’ Journeys Gold medal-winning high jumper Roderick Townsend and U.S. flag bearer and sitting volleyball...

Chiefs Win By a Toe

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Chiefs escape Ravens by inches to win NFL season opener, avoid overtime Lamar Jackson played his butt off tonight, but will be interesting to see...

Watch Thursday Night Football on Prime: 2024 Schedule

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The upcoming season of NFL action on Prime Video, which includes exclusive coverage of Thursday Night Football (TNF), Black Friday Football, and first-ever NFL...

Jeff Bezos or Not, Eventual Celtics Sale Will Break Records, Anyone Have $6 Billion?

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Sources Say “Legit Talks” Are Happening in the Bezos Camp Last weekend, notorious Boston guy Bill Simmons reported on his podcast that Amazon founder Jeff...

Al Attles, one of NBA’s first Black head coaches who led Warriors to 1975 title, dies at 87

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Attles' 64-year stint with the Warriors is the longest with a single franchise for one person in league history (AP) — Al Attles, a Hall...

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