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Who Represents Black Florida? The Answer Just Got Complicated
Florida's 2026 primaries scrambled traditional notions of Black political representation. Byron Donalds, a MAGA-aligned Republican with a checkered past, could become the state's first Black governor. A white congresswoman won a historically Black district, while underdog Angie Nixon upset a heavily-funded rival, revealing how race, ideology and money no longer align predictably in Florida politics.
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Seattle Native Mari-Yona Shannon Eyes The Next Chapter Of Her Tennis Career
Seventeen-year-old Mari-Yona Shannon recently returned to her hometown of Seattle to compete in the Washington State Open, her first adult tennis tournament. Shannon, who moved with her family to Ohio in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic and following the death of her mother, first picked up a tennis racket at age 4 and has been competing ever since.
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Who Represents Black Florida? The Answer Just Got Complicated
Florida's 2026 primaries scrambled traditional notions of Black political representation. Byron Donalds, a MAGA-aligned Republican with a checkered past, could become the state's first Black governor. A white congresswoman won a historically Black district, while underdog Angie Nixon upset a heavily-funded rival, revealing how race, ideology and money no longer align predictably in Florida politics.
Best Emerging Community Leader: Keisha Credit Is Turning Influence Into Impact
Keisha Credit has been recognized as Best Emerging Community Leader and Best Social Media Influencer at The Seattle Medium's inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards. This acknowledgment highlights her significant contributions to celebrating Black culture and fostering community connections through digital platforms.
The Path Toward Liberty Is Being Lit And Led By Black Women
Amid federal DEI rollbacks that fueled 251,000 Black women's job losses since January 2025, Black women are fighting back through politics and entrepreneurship. From Keisha Lance Bottoms and Juliana Stratton's campaigns to over 2 million Black-owned businesses employing 647,000 people, this piece explores how Black women continue leading America's path toward liberty and opportunity.
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Podcast: Navy’s Bid To Rename USS Doris Miller Sparks Outcry Over Black History
The Navy may strip Doris Miller's name from aircraft carrier CVN-81, potentially replacing it with President Trump's. Retired Navy Captain Tony Barnes talks about Miller's legacy, the ship's historic significance as the first carrier named for a Black American, and concerns over recognition of Black military heroes.
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