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Adelita Grijalva lawsuit unlikely to lead to swearing in, experts say - Roll Call

Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva faces an uphill battle in her lawsuit to be sworn in to office in Arizona's 7th District, experts said.

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Judge dismisses gender bias suit by woman who lost bid to be top pastor of famed Black church

A federal judge has dismissed a gender discrimination lawsuit filed by a professor and minister who lost her bid to become the first woman serving as senior pastor of a prominent New York City congregation, the 217-year-old Abyssinian Baptist Church

The Independent UK

Prominent Black church in New York sued for gender bias by woman who sought to be its senior pastor

A Yale professor has filed a federal gender discrimination lawsuit against a prominent Harlem church after it did not hire her for its senior pastor job

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Jeffrey Wright Dazzles in Spectrum of Roles in 2023

Explore the diverse roles Jeffrey Wright has navigated in his versatile acting career. From powerful leaders to everyday folks, Wright's tale captivates.

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Bayard Rustin review: fine portrait of a giant of protest and politics

Michael G Long edits essays from 23 authors on the great civil rights advocate, newly in the spotlight thanks to the Obamas

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Rustin: release date, cast, photos and everything we know

Rustin celebrates the life and legacy of legendary Civil Rights activist Bayard Rustin. Here's everything we know about the movie.

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US history of silencing Black officials

State legislatures have long disenfranchised Black representatives and voters

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US has a long history of state lawmakers silencing elected Black officials and taking power from their constituents

Mississippi legislators have enacted a law that would create a new judicial system covering the state’s capital city, Jackson, in place of the current county court system.

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Even if Jan. 6 referrals turn into criminal charges – or convictions – Trump will still be able to run in 2024 and serve as president if elected

The criminal referral of Donald Trump to the Department of Justice by a House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack is largely symbolic – the panel itself has no power to prosecute any individual.

The Conversation

Will the ‘cool, calm, collected’ Hakeem Jeffries change when in power?

Some believe Black lawmakers adapt to leadership by becoming more moderate – others disagree

The Guardian - US

No, an indictment wouldn't end Trump's run for the presidency – he could even campaign or serve from a jail cell

Donald Trump announced his 2024 run for the presidency on Nov. 15. In his address he railed against what he perceived as the “persecution” of himself and his family, but made scant mention of his legal woes.

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