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In Atlanta, the dichotomy of “new” and “old” is a frequent topic. Yet, 404 Coffee in the historic Black Pittsburgh neighborhood transcends this debate. Here, owner Kelli Jones honors Atlanta's rich culture one brew at a time. “My goal in opening this café was to enrich the community,” she shares. As...
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Dr. Otis Williams possesses a flair for making a memorable entrance, even if it's via phone. Exhibiting an admirable commitment to time, he pauses the interview momentarily—“four or five heartbeats”—for a brief technology check. Derrick Holmes, the Colorado entrepreneur and co-interviewer, elucidate...
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Elon Musk openly criticized President Donald Trump’s legislative initiatives on Tuesday, branding them a “disgusting abomination.” On X, Musk articulated his discontent, denouncing the “massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill” as unacceptable. He reproached the lawmakers support...
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Twenty-five courageous survivors of childhood sexual abuse recently gathered at the state Capitol, voicing their testimonies to help defeat Senate Bill 832. This legislation sought to impose stringent requirements for abuse claims, necessitating “clear and convincing corroborating evidence” beyond a...
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Emerging dissent among Republicans and MAGA supporters is evident regarding President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," as discontent over its details intensifies. Several Republican legislators are starting to distance themselves from Trump's substantial spending initiative, which saw the Ho...
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A former Los Angeles County deputy, initially facing a decade behind bars, will now serve just four months due to unexpected intercession. The substantial reduction in his sentence followed a request from Bill Essayli, the new interim U.S. Attorney for Los Angeles and a known ally of Donald Trump. A...
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Carrie Underwood has inexplicably stepped away from social media, leaving her Instagram inactive for four days amidst heightened scrutiny regarding her treatment of Jamal Roberts, the first Black male winner of "American Idol" in over twenty years. Following her return to the judging panel, Underwoo...
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In remembrance of George Floyd, local activists commemorated the fifth anniversary of his tragic death with a march aimed at preserving his legacy and spotlighting the impact on the Black community. Floyd died on May 25, 2020, under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, igniting global protests...
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The alarming escalation of drowning incidents among Black Americans has become an urgent public health crisis, particularly since 2019. Recent statistics reveal that nearly 40% of Black adults lack swimming skills, with Black youths facing a threefold increased risk of drowning compared to their whi...
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"Lilo & Stitch" and "Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning" have once again captured the box office spotlight, following an unprecedented Memorial Day weekend. Alongside them, new releases like Sony's family-oriented "Karate Kid: Legends" and A24's chilling "Bring Her Back" added variety to th...
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Research indicates that suicide rates among Black youth have surged by nearly 37% in recent years, with Black adolescents reporting higher attempts than their white and Hispanic counterparts. Additionally, Black and Native American students are 1.3 times more likely to attend schools with police off...
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As the Senate engages in discussions over substantial changes to the recently passed House budget bill, experts and civil rights advocates raise serious alarms about its negative repercussions for Black Americans. The proposed budget cuts and tax incentives are subtle yet profound, jeopardizing esse...
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If one were to envision a quintessential Black superwoman, it would certainly be Sonja Prince-Ward. Juggling her role in an assisted living center, a governmental position, and spearheading her church's hospitality ministry, she epitomizes tenacity despite her bipolar diagnosis. Sonja exhibited symp...
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Stand-up comedian Nina G skillfully weaves her stutter and dyslexia into her comedy, transforming personal challenges into relatable humor. Yet, her mission transcends laughs; she champions representation in the arts. Based in Pleasanton, she emphasizes, “Most of all, being funny is paramount.” Nina...
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Tensions mounted recently in the Oval Office following a journalist’s reference to a controversial Wall Street acronym: TACO—Trump Always Chickens Out. The pressing issue now extends beyond Trump’s potential withdrawal; it probes the Supreme Court’s tenacity. Traditionally, pivotal constitutional de...
