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Detroit's east side flourished through communal trust, giving rise to One Detroit Credit Union. With Stephanie Peoples at the helm as COO, her two decades of financial expertise will improve accessibility and strengthen support for Black Detroiters....
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The journey to Gate A24 can resemble a marathon, with varied experiences highlighting mobility disparities. Starting Monday, Detroit Metro Airport introduces autonomous wheelchairs from Whill Inc., marking a significant step toward inclusivity. This...
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BlackDoctor.org (BDO), a premier health and wellness resource for communities of color, recently commemorated two decades of service and ten years of excellence at the Top Blacks in Healthcare (TBH) event. Starting April 9 at Miami’s Fontainebleau, B...
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(CNN) — Lil Nas X revealed on social media that he is facing partial facial paralysis, sharing a series of videos from the hospital. In one clip, the 26-year-old humorously struggles to smile, noting he has “lost control of the right side of my face....
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President Donald Trump frequently cites the closure of “90,000 plants and factories” in the U.S. post-NAFTA. However, experts argue that automation plays a larger role in manufacturing job losses than trade agreements. The Census Bureau notes a decli...
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Stacy Davis Gates (Photo: Facebook). In a landmark achievement, the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have finalized a contract without strikes for over a decade. With an impressive 97% approval from CTU members, the four-year agree...
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(By J. Pharoah Doss) In 2019, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced backlash for proposing the abolition of the Department of Homeland Security, asserting that discussions on reorganization are valid. Similarly, the Department of Education, es...
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Renowned journalist Gayle King and pop icon Katy Perry have etched their names in history as members of the first all-female crew to journey into space since 1963. Blue Origin, founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, launched its New Shepard rocket from W...
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(By Paul M. Collins Jr., UMass Amherst) Since the Supreme Court's landmark 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which legalized same-sex marriage, hostility towards it has resurfaced. Currently, around 70% of Americans support same-sex marriage, yet s...
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and FIFA President Gianni Infantino gathered at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday to discuss the impending 2026 FIFA World Cup and inaugural FIFA Club World Cup. Dickens expressed pride in Atlanta's role as a host, remarking...
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(OBSERVER Staff Report) Amidst a climate where women's achievements are often overlooked, the event "Something for My Sistahs" took place on March 30 to honor Women's History Month. Organized by local writers Sandy Holman and Genoa Barrow, this retre...
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Bernice King cautions that years of efforts aimed at diminishing housing disparities are jeopardized as the Trump administration slashes funding for vital initiatives and seeks to curtail support for nonprofits addressing housing discrimination issue...
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California psychiatrist Dr. Rupi Legha asserts that the diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) disproportionately affects Black children, labeling them as "bad kids" and reinforcing systemic racism. This diagnosis accelerates their path thr...
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(By The Associated Press) In an extraordinary display of speed, Emaarion Boyd of the Beloit Sky Carp made history by stealing six bases in a single game without recording a hit, a feat unseen in minor league baseball for over two decades. During a 10...
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(By Aswad Walker | Houston Defender | Word In Black) Founded in 1827, the Black Press emerged to advocate for its community, asserting that “we wish to plead our own cause.” Nearly two centuries later, misrepresentation persists, exemplifying the ong...