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by Toter - 3 weeks ago

The Shrinking Seat at the Table for Black School Board Members

School boards have significant influence over educational content, financial allocation, and district leadership, yet a considerable number of board members do not reflect the diversity of Black America. According to a recent study by The Thomas Fordham Institute, a conservative educational think ta...

by Toter - 3 weeks ago

Vernon Jones, Trump Supporter, Launches Bid for Georgia Secretary of State

Vernon Jones, a former Democratic state representative who shifted allegiance to support President Donald Trump, declared his candidacy for Georgia's secretary of state on Monday. Embracing the moniker “Black Donald Trump,” Jones previously campaigned for Congress in 2022 under Trump’s endorsement,...

by Toter - 3 weeks ago

Job Seekers, Beware: Scammers Are Targeting LinkedIn Users

Upon accessing LinkedIn, users often encounter a deluge of posts emphasizing layoffs, an unstable job market, and individuals indicating their "openness to work." The landscape is poised to become even more competitive as 100,000 federal employees who accepted buyouts exit payrolls, while President...

by Toter - 3 weeks ago

NAMI Elevates Black Perspectives in Mental Wellness Conversations

Next week, Sacramento will host families, educators, mental health advocates, and professionals united by a mission to diminish the stigma surrounding mental illness. The 2025 NAMI California Annual Conference is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, October 16-17, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, offering...

by Toter - 3 weeks ago

Barack Obama Helps Marc Maron End His 1,700-Episode Podcast Legacy

Marc Maron concluded his podcast journey on Monday, inviting Barack Obama for the finale after an impressive 16 years and over 1,600 episodes. Obama first elevated “WTF With Marc Maron” when he visited Maron’s garage studio in Los Angeles while still in office. In this final episode, the former pres...

by Toter - 3 weeks ago

Falcons Take Control Late To Seal A 24-14 Win Over The Bills

The Atlanta Falcons triumphed over the Buffalo Bills with a score of 24-14 on Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, entertaining over 70,000 enthusiastic fans, many of whom hailed from the North. The previous encounter between these teams in Atlanta was on October 1, 2017, where the Falcons faced d...