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On Sunday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder completed their remarkable journey that commenced in late October, sending a strong message across the NBA about their newfound strength. With an average age of just under 26, they wrapped up one of the mo...
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Across the nation, educational institutions are diligently striving to implement policies that safeguard immigrant students among their ranks. Recently speaking to the AFRO, Sherry Christian, Baltimore City Public Schools' media and public relations...
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The ongoing budget bill in Congress poses a significant threat to low-income Americans, particularly those dependent on public insurance like Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Moreover, families with employer-sponsored health coverage are also gr...
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A new proposal unveiled on Monday in California may subject local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who conceal their faces during official duties to a misdemeanor charge. If enacted, the legislation mandates that all law enforcement perso...
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Ninety-two percent of Black women who supported former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 Presidential Election entered election night with great expectations. However, after learning that Donald J. Trump, a twice-impeached, 34-time convicted f...
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The American economy confronts the unsettling possibility of renewed inflation following the U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. Experts predict a considerable surge in oil and gas prices, with speculation that prices may escalate by roughly...