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​HOW THE TRUMP ORGANIZATION'S FOREIGN BUSINESS TIES COULD UPEND U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY

​Don’t miss the Dec 15 deadline for Jan 1 Obama Care coverage!

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African American Families benefit from Obama care

Record number of African Americans will now serve in Congress

By Lauren Victoria Burke 
Contributing Writer
(NNPA Newswire) – Reality star billionaire Donald Trump won the presidency in shocking fashion, but African-American candidates also made history on November 8.

There will be a record number of African Americans in Congress during the time Trump is in the White House. That number will rise from 48 to 52.

There have never been more African Americans elected to Congress in American history.
Kamala Harris of California will be the second African-American woman to serve in the...MORE

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10 Things to Know for Tuesday​​
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Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Tuesday.

1. WHO TRUMP TAPPED FOR TOP DIPLOMAT

Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson is picked to lead the State Department, dismissing concerns about the businessman's close ties with Russia.

2. TRUMP REMAINS SKEPTICAL OF CIA'S RUSSIA HACKING CLAIM

The president-elect re-emphasizes that he does not accept the conclusion that the Kremlin tried to disrupt the election in his favor.

3. WHERE PRESIDENTIAL RECOUNTS END

Wisconsin recount confirms Trump win, and federal judge reject's Green-Party backed request for paper-ballot recount in Pennsylvania.

4. HOW THE FED MIGHT ADJUST RATES THIS WEEK

Economists and investors expect the central bank to raise key rate by modest quarter-point, which could lead to slightly higher rates on some consumer and business loans.

5. REPORT RAPS LACK OF TRANSPARENCY IN FIGHT VS ISLAMIC STATE

A non-governmental group says coalition airstrikes have killed at least 1,500 civilians in Iraq — far greater than the death toll of 173 U.S. officials reported.

6. 4 YEARS AFTER SANDY HOOK, GUN CONTROL ADVOCATES BYPASS WASHINGTON

Activists say they have generated enough support since the Newtown massacre to push for state-level measures like universal background checks... MORE

​Ahead for Michelle Obama? Figuring out what comes next

WASHINGTON (AP) -- It'll be one of the most watched mid-life career changes in recent memory. What does Michelle Obama do next?
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After eight years as a high-profile advocate against childhood obesity, a sought-after talk show guest, a Democratic power player and a style maven, the first lady will have her pick of options when she leaves the White House next month... MORE

Shreveport Young People: CHRIS JOHNSON

There is Nothing Wrong With Excellence
”The Cream Always Rises”
 
by Marcinho Savant, Staff Writer

Chris Johnson is an enigmatic, impressive, resolute black person of the type which I’d hoped to feature in my Young People series.

​I have profiled many astounding, inspiring, earnest young people over the past three years.

This week, my discovery raises the bar. There is nothing wrong with excellence... MORE

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​​Jesse Williams: ‘Just Because We’re Magic, Does Not Mean We’re Not Real’
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​Shreveport HIV/AIDS Call to Action: 
Half of black, quarter of Latino gay men projected to be diagnosed within their lifetime. Heterosexuals not immune.
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​​The Beatings Paradigm: A carryover from our slavery past? Is there a correlation between planta-tion coding, and black parenting and discipline?
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Community Mourns the Loss of Radio Personality ‘Cat Daddy'
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Hillary Clinton: The Secretary Wears Nada​
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REVIEW: Shreveport's Ology Jazz Sextet
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   REVIEW: "United Shades        of America" with With.
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​REVIEW: Larry Wilmore's Set on the White House Correspondent's Dinner

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​​National Museum of African American Music to open on Lower Broadway
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​TAMIR RICE: Settlement of $6 Million, No Culpability
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