Supporters of the legislation are unmoved. “In a last-ditch attempt to preserve their corrosive powers, big tech is now circulating arguments that antitrust legislation will harm Black communities,” Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), a co-sponsor of House tech antitrust legislation and former whip of the Congressional Black Caucus, said in an email. “I don’t buy it.” … Read more
Broadly, there are more Republican women and Hispanics running for Congress than ever before, according to figures tracked by the National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee. So far, more than 253 women and 228 people of color have filed to run as Republicans across the House map, the committee says. In the most important seats, roughly … Read more
The upcoming movie musical of “The Color Purple” has found its leading ladies. “American Idol” season 3 winner Fantasia will play Celie and “Orange Is the New Black” alum Danielle Brooks will play Sofia, it was announced Thursday during ABC News’ “Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising.” MORE: Halle Berry ‘heartbroken’ no other … Read more