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The Michigan Chronicle has reopened nominations for its prestigious Women of Excellence program, celebrating its 19th year. This initiative honors and elevates Black women in Michigan, highlighting their essential contributions to the progress of Detroit and beyond. Initially launched nearly two dec...
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Rx Kids, an innovative cash assistance initiative originating in Flint, is steadily transforming Michigan's approach to supporting mothers and infants. Initially a local initiative, it is now operational in 11 communities statewide, with legislators contemplating its potential as a statewide entitle...
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After enduring Trudeau’s diplomacy and carbon tax distractions, Canada now grapples with the ramifications of Trump’s tariffs. As leadership transitions to Mark Carney—a former central banker turned politician—economic challenges escalate. However, this narrative is teeming with irony, wit, and unin...
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WASHINGTON — The House declined to censure Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., and remove her from the immigration and national security committee amid her ongoing federal charges linked to an immigration detention visit. The vote, which resulted in 215-207 against censure, reflects unease regarding adva...
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One Detroit resident's academic journey illustrates the immense potential unlocked when Black students access Black studies.In Detroit, the discourse surrounding educational content transcends mere academic arguments—it's fundamentally about survival, self-esteem, and the future we envision for the...
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Christian Oldendorp, a Danish missionary, chronicled in 1767 that numerous escaped slaves had settled in the mountainous Maroon Hill on St. Croix, shielded by dense bush and their wariness. This account serves as a rare Danish record of Maronberg, a community of Maroons in the island's northwest m...
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CHINESE CAMP, Calif. — A rapidly spreading fire has devastated homes in this historic Gold Rush town, established in the 1850s by Chinese miners fleeing nearby encampments. The Sierra Nevada foothill blaze endangered the remaining historic buildings, prompting evacuations for approximately 100 res...
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August 29, 2025, marks two decades since Hurricane Katrina ravaged the northern Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, claiming nearly 1,400 lives and displacing over a million residents across Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, resulting in damage exceeding $200 billion—rendering it the most expensive...
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Summary: A proposed initiative by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may introduce intriguing mail care packages of fresh produce for Americans enrolled in SNAP, subject to certain conditions.According to reports, millions of food assistance recipients might soon find packages at their doorstep con...
by Toter - 2 weeks ago
Donald Trump has effectively demonstrated his prowess in confronting Democrats, tackling unaddressed issues with tenacity. For instance, he has scrutinized academia, where leftist ideologies flourished under the pretense of “student visas.” This year alone, over 6,000 visas were revoked, many linked...
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Jimmie and Deborah Johnson are celebrating an impressive 50 years of marriage, having married in April 1975. The couple has journeyed across nearly every U.S. state using cars, trains, and notably, motorcycles. “We’ve crisscrossed the country four times on a motorcycle and extensively traveled by tr...
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Four years prior, Ashley M. Jones was appointed Alabama’s first Black and youngest poet laureate. Tragically, she also experienced the unexpected loss of her father, whom she regarded as her hero. Her forthcoming collection, “Lullaby for the Grieving,” will be released by Hub City Press on September...
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Met in June 1965 at Emmanuel Temple Holiness Church in Birmingham, Jimmie was captivated by 10-year-old Deborah's beauty and demeanor. “I knew then she was the one,” he remarked. Although 11-year-old Jimmie displayed a lively spirit, Deborah, still a child, found him cute yet reserved. Their friends...
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UAB President Ray L. Watts has announced that the university is poised to receive its most substantial freshman cohort ever this autumn. As the fall semester approaches, anticipation is building around this remarkable milestone. The anticipated influx of students reflects the institution's growing a...
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Cracker Barrel transcends being merely a restaurant chain; it's an emblem of Americana, rooted in nostalgia. Families are drawn not by modern aesthetics but by the charm of rocking chairs, cozy fireplaces, and an inviting atmosphere reminiscent of simpler days. The essence of this iconic brand is it...