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A review board evaluating use-of-force protocols has cleared the Ohio police officer involved in the shooting of Ta’Kiya Young, a 21-year-old pregnant Black woman accused of theft. This decision was communicated in a statement by Blendon Township Po...
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Nationwide, college acceptance letters have been revealed, financial aid portals revisited, and family group chats have erupted in excitement. As the enrollment decision deadlines draw near, a stark reality emerges: students opting for Historically B...
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Melani Sanders never intended to ignite a movement. Without a marketing plan or expectation, she captured a spontaneous moment while parked at a grocery store on May 13. “I’d been an influencer for about four and a half years,” Sanders shared with Th...
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Reflections surrounding January 6, 2021, often label the events as “unthinkable,” yet for Black Americans, it mirrored a painful familiarity. A predominantly white crowd, embodying a certain entitlement, breached the U.S. Capitol, disregarding democr...
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On January 1, a groundbreaking event unfolded in local governance as three Black women officially assumed their roles as mayors in major cities, reported Shine My Crown.In Detroit, Mary Sheffield, aged 38, took her oath in a private ceremony at the C...
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Donald Trump finds himself in court due to a business records violation, with his conviction dismissed by him and his supporters as a partisan maneuver. Observing this trend, political analyst Brandon Rottinghaus from the University of Houston notes...
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For those observing the current administration’s foreign policy, the recent Christmas Day bombing in Nigeria, labeled as a measure to "protect Christians from ISIS," offers little clarity. It conforms to a repetitive narrative, yet fails to align wit...
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In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has effectively barred President Donald Trump from deploying the National Guard to Chicago, underscoring the boundaries of executive power. Citing an 1878 law that restricts military involvement in domestic...
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A Democratic congresswoman has initiated legal action regarding the decision to affiliate President Donald Trump’s name with the Kennedy Center. According to CNN, Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), who serves as an ex officio trustee at the John F. Kennedy...
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A display of electric vehicles was seen at a Hyundai dealership in Fresno on September 7, 2023. This year, California legislators significantly amended car-buying regulations, notably revising the law that permits buyers to secure refunds for defecti...
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Gnae Dismuke faced the heartache of a miscarriage at 11 weeks in 2017 but later celebrated the arrival of three children, now aged six, four, and one month. Dismuke expresses optimism about initiatives advocating for safer childbirth outcomes for Bla...
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The U.S. labor market displayed additional signs of distress in November, with recent federal statistics highlighting increasing unemployment, significant losses in government employment, and deteriorating conditions for Black workers, particularly a...
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David Fitzgerald understands the challenges of mitigating gun violence. With 15 years of experience in Baltimore’s most hazardous neighborhoods through the Safe Streets initiative, Fitzgerald has diffused numerous potential conflicts. This program fo...
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The U.S. government has finalized health agreements with at least nine African nations as part of a renewed global health funding strategy. These accords illustrate the Trump administration's preferences, leaning towards reduced aid with an emphasis...
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As hunger rates continue to rise, maximizing every dollar donated has become crucial. Two Sacramento organizations, Sierra Health Foundation and United Way California Capital Region, are collaborating on a Match for Meals campaign that aims to addres...