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On March 27, 2025, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced significant budget cuts and a restructuring aimed at improving efficiency. These changes, however, may jeopardize essential health services for millions, raising concerns about public...
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Black media outlets brace for financial and editorial challenges as tariffs threaten survival. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. warns that rising costs will impact Black-owned newspapers. Publishers like Denise Rolark Barnes emphasize community support's...
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(By Jack Freeman | Special to The OBSERVER) Eric Martins, former River Cats second baseman, returns to Sutter Health Park as the A’s third base coach. Emphasizing the importance of diversity in coaching, Martins aims to inspire young African American...
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Over 43,000 Cincinnati Reds fans packed G.A.B.P. for Opening Day against the San Francisco Giants. Grand Marshal Chris Sabo threw the first pitch, while Manager Terry Francona received a fruit basket from Neil Luken. The Reds honored late players, an...
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Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health crisis, impacting 10.8 million people in 2023 and causing 1.25 million deaths. A promising vaccine, M72/AS01E, shows 50% efficacy in preventing pulmonary TB in latent cases. Dr. Alemnew Dagnew leads this vita...
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Assemblymembers Tina McKinnor and Lori Wilson presented a comprehensive 20-bill housing package aimed at expediting construction in California. This initiative addresses the urgent housing crisis, focusing on reducing bureaucratic delays and enhancin...
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The raw food diet emphasizes eating uncooked, non-processed foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. While it can promote weight loss and health benefits, potential nutrient deficiencies may arise. Consider if this strict regimen aligns with y...
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Kansas City’s Urban Council vehemently opposes the controversial “Jail Tax,” urging a “NO” vote on April 8. This coalition of civil rights organizations denounces the measure as fiscally irresponsible and unjust, redirecting $250 million from essenti...
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On March 16, Corrin Rankin became the first Black female chair of the California Republican Party, emphasizing merit over identity. This contrasts with the California Democratic Party’s focus on race. As political dynamics shift, many Black and Latin...
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The Detroit Athletic Club, a historic institution, welcomed Kelly Major Green as its first Black female board member. A lifelong Detroiter, her profound commitment to community and legacy exemplifies true leadership. Green’s journey inspires future g...
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Before the Giants series, I reported on the Pure Life Project's World Water Day event at Cincinnati's Freestore Foodbank. Elly De La Cruz volunteered, surprising the Holy Cross baseball team. While the Reds' opener disappointed, optimism remains high...
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Detroit is forging a groundbreaking path with the new Women’s Commission, a nine-member group focused on combating systemic inequalities affecting women, particularly Black women. This commission emphasizes monthly meetings to address concerns such a...
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New Jersey Senator Cory Booker delivered an overnight speech protesting President Trump's agenda, emphasizing the urgency of defending democracy. He criticized potential Social Security cuts and shared constituents' concerns. Booker, a former Newark...
