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Trump Calls for Hakeem Jeffries to Face Charges Over ‘Maximum Warfare’ Remarks

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Trump Targeted Jeffries Over His Use Of The Phrase “Maximum Warfare” During Discussions About Congressional Redistricting Strategies Donald Trump on Thursday called for House Minority...

Tennessee GOP Enacts New US House Map, NAACP Sues

Talarico Campaign Blasts Cornyn After Senator Calls $4 Gas a “Small Price to Pay”

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Google Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Settled For $50 Million

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Google Settlement Addresses Claims Of Racial Disparities In The Workplace Google has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a racial discrimination lawsuit brought by...

Corey Damen Jenkins Turns High End Design Into Everyday Inspiration

Spirit Airlines Shuts Down, Company Says It Can’t Keep Up With Oil Prices

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Waseem Ali
Waseem Ali
An East Side San Antonio native, Waseem made his mark as an all-star at Sam Houston High School before competing in Division I basketball at Texas A&M University. With deep roots in the community and a lifelong passion for the sport, he now brings that perspective to his coverage of the San Antonio Spurs.
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Gordon Benjamin
Gordon Benjamin is a Community Activist, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Member and Voter’s Rights advocate who is passionate about democracy.
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Alana Zarriello
Raised in San Antonio, Texas, Alana Zarriello earned her bachelor's degree in Political Science from UTSA. She is an avid history buff who finds the connections from past to present.
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Fernando Rover Jr.
Fernando Rover Jr. is a San Antonio based interdisciplinary artist. His work comprises of elements of prose, poetry, photography, film, and performance art. He holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in English and history from Texas Lutheran University and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Prescott College. His interests range from millennial interests to popular culture, Black male queer experiences, feminism, and impact-based art.
Mario Salas
Mario Salas
Professor Mario Marcel Salas is a retired Assistant Professor of Political Science, having taught Texas Politics, Federal Politics, Political History, the Politics of Mexico, African American Studies, Civil Rights, and International Conflicts. He has served as a City Councilman for the City of San Antonio, and was very active in the Civil Rights Movement in SNCC for many years. He is also a life time member of the San Antonio NAACP. He has authored several editorials, op-eds, and writings.
Connor Wiley
Connor Wiley
Connor Wiley is a recent graduate of Southwestern University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Film. Some of his passions include TV, film, music and all things pop culture.

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Corey Damen Jenkins Turns High End Design Into Everyday Inspiration

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Black Interior Design Leader Is Breaking Barriers with New Series Corey Damen Jenkins has built a design career that reaches far beyond beautiful rooms....

Sports

March Madness Tournaments Will Expand To 76 Teams Next Season

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AT A GLANCE • The NCAA will expand both the men’s and women’s March Madness tournaments to 76 teams starting next season.• The current First...

Kwanza Jones Could Make MLB History With Padres Ownership Deal

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Kwanza Jones’ $3.9 Billion Agreement With The San Diego Padres Could Usher In The League’s First Black Woman Majority Owner Major League Baseball could soon...

Timberwolves Edge Spurs 104-102 In Game 1

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Spurs Defense Dominates, But Late Offense Comes Up Short Against Minnesota Despite 12 blocks from V-Dub, the Spurs dropped Game One of their Western Conference...

John Wall Joins Howard University In New Basketball Leadership Role

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Former NBA All Star John Wall is joining Howard University as president of basketball operations, taking on a leadership role to help guide the program’s future.

Spurs Rally Past Blazers, Take 3-1 Series Lead in Game 4

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San Antonio Now Returns Home with a Chance to Close Out the Series at Frost Bank Center The Spurs hold a 3-1 lead over the...

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