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The Theological Corner: Rev. Dr. Otis Moss the Third

Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois, is apreacher, activist, and author. Over the last two decades, he has practiced and preached aBlack theology that unapologetically calls attention to the problems of mass incarceration,environmental justice and economic inequality. A third-generation warrior for civil and humanrights, Dr. Moss […]

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Olympics-Speed skating-American Jackson wins gold after stumble in trials

BEIJING (Reuters) -Erin Jackson of the United States won gold in the women’s 500 metres speed skating with an explosive start on Sunday, giving the U.S. its first gold medal in the event since 1994 and first speed skating medal at the Beijing Olympics. She could be seen grinning widely after completing her lap of

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Biden’s New York meets with New York’s Eric Adams

By James Oliphant and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s meeting with New York Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday to discuss combating escalating gun crime signals Democrats want to send a message that they will not cede the issue of public safety to Republicans this election year. Republicans contend that a pandemic-era spike

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Former public defender Jackson among possible Biden Supreme Court picks

By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ketanji Brown Jackson, a federal judge seen as a potential U.S. Supreme Court nominee for President Joe Biden, could make history as the first Black woman justice, boasting a varied legal resume including representing criminal defendants who could not afford a lawyer. Jackson, 51, who Biden last year appointed

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NFL-Tom Brady hangs up his cleats after ‘thrilling ride’ with Bucs, Pats

By Frank Pingue (Reuters) -Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady announced his NFL retirement on Tuesday after an age-defying career during which he won a record seven Super Bowl championships and established himself as arguably the greatest player in the sport’s history. The 44-year-old Brady, known for his tenacity, intelligent playmaking abilities and remarkable leadership,

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Confederate symbols falling faster as U.S. wakes up to past wrongs – report

By Julio Cesar-Chavez and Dan Fastenberg RICHMOND, Va. (Reuters) – A year after George Floyd’s murder sparked the toppling of Confederate statues, the United States continues removing segregationist symbols at an unprecedented rate, according to a Southern Poverty Law Center report released on Tuesday. But the removal of 73 statues, signs and school names in

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