by Toter - 9 months ago
By Terri Schilchenmeyer The envelope on the table is addressed to you. It caught your attention because – who, besides politicians, utilities, and creditors sends anything in the mail these days? Still, it was a nice surprise, no matter what, like a throwback or something. And like the new book, “De...
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By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison’s political odyssey mirrors a narrative of triumph over adversity. Raised by his grandparents in Orangeburg, South Carolina, as the son of a single teenage mom, Harrison knows firsthand the strugg...
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It’s a weekend of culture, with music, food, dance, storytelling and so much more at this family-friendly event produced by volunteers from the Southwest Celtic Music Association It’s almost time to kick up your heels and dance a jig: The North Texas Irish Festival brings Celtic culture to Dallas’s...
News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 9 months ago
Photo: Getty Images Beyoncé is giving back to cosmetology schools and salons across the nation. On Tuesday (February 20), Bey launched her haircare brand Cécred. Her charity, BeyGOOD, announced a partnership with the brand for a Cécred x BeyGOOD fund to support cosmetology school students and loca...
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The National Juneteenth Museum announced a founding donation of $2 million from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF Railway). One of North America’s leading transportation and logistics companies, its contribution underscores BNSF’s commitment to promoting education and community development...
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Irving City Council called the city’s general municipal election for City Council Districts 4, 6 and 8, as well as a special bond election for a City Hall Complex on May 4. In addition to the City’s general election, the ballot also includes a proposition for the issuance of $200 million in bonds fo...
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(Newswise) — ANN ARBOR – While it’s not surprising to spot teens wearing headphones and earbuds, it’s also becoming a widespread trend among younger children, a national poll suggests. Two in three parents say their child ages 5-12 uses personal audio devices, with half of parents of children ages 5...
Entertainment / Music - 9 months ago
Imagine walking down the vibrant streets of Lethbridge, only to find that the colorful storefronts you’ve come to know are now veiled under layers of spray paint. It’s a sight that’s becoming all too common for local businesses like Brio Salon Spa and Paramount Printers, where th...
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Teachers, social workers and other public servants among those to benefit By Charlene Crowell Teachers, social workers, and other public servants are among those expected to benefit from recent Biden Administration efforts to expand eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness. Collectively, the...
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By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent A scathing report released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz unveiled a disturbing pattern of operational and managerial deficiencies within the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), shedding light on the alarming...
Entertainment / Music - 9 months ago
Graffiti is causing headaches for some local businesses. In recent months, Wayne Tytula, owner of Brio Salon Spa noticed an increase in graffiti tags in the area and predicted it would be a target. “I knew it was probably a matter of time before we also got hit, and sure enough a couple of weeks a...
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At 47, Ibrahim Mohamed doesn’t fit the typical image of a college intern. When he arrived in the U.S. from Sudan in 2016, he went online to look for a steady job and decided he wanted to be an electrician at a water treatment facility. A few years later, he started his internship, which is part of a...
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The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) public art program Artbound, in collaboration with the Atlanta Department of City Planning (DCP), Westside Future Fund, and Living Walls, has extended the deadline on the call for artists and designers for the commission of four separate outd...
Entertainment / Music - 9 months ago
Keep up with LAist. If you’re enjoying this article, you’ll love our daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Every weekday, you’ll get fresh, community-driven stories that catch you up with our independent local news. Graffiti writing as a common form of street art makes a lot...
