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The current federal government shutdown, which began on Wednesday, continues with no resolution in sight. Recent Senate votes have failed to reconcile the divisions between Congressional Democrats and Republicans, underscoring their persistent confli...
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The recently released publication “Inherited Inequality: Why Opportunity Gaps Persist between Black and White Youth Raised in Two-Parent Families,” penned by Harvard sociologist Dr. Christina J. Cross, critically examines the pervasive belief that tw...
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On Sunday, October 19, the Woman on Fire Gala will honor six exceptional local storytellers. This semiformal gathering, orchestrated by Sisters of Nia, an initiative rooted in African culture, aims to uplift middle school girls. The program is design...
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Dr. W. James “Jimmie” Abbington, a distinguished professor, musician, and scholar, regarded sacred music as vital to the Black church, viewing traditional hymns and spirituals as “theology in song.” As the inaugural professor of Black sacred music at...
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The US Supreme Court is set to hear a pivotal case regarding the constitutionality of a Colorado statute that bars licensed mental health professionals from administering conversion therapy to minors. This discredited practice claims to transform ind...
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Amidst a gathering of local citizens and business leaders on the rooftop of Roosevelt Hall, Janis Ware, publisher of The Atlanta Voice, was celebrated at the Salute to Legacy luncheon hosted by the City of Atlanta. This event acknowledged the endurin...
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As Sacramento flourishes, its Black unhoused population faces barriers in finding stability and opportunities to thrive. The Observer delves into their lives, revealing their identities and the societal factors that keep them in a vulnerable position...
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The forthcoming phase of MARTA’s comprehensive Five Points Transformation project is scheduled to kick off on Monday, October 13. This phase will entail the closure of the Peachtree Street station entrance and the federal tunnel intended for staff us...
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The persistent coughs and sneezes you notice at home, work, and the gym indicate a single reality: it’s cold and flu season. While it's impossible to ensure you're entirely immune from illness, implementing several healthy practices can significantly...
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I received a lupus diagnosis while grappling with the emotional upheaval following an unexpected divorce. At 32, I believed I was living a blissful life, thriving in a prominent law firm, until a sudden immobilizing incident changed everything. The s...
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Attorneys representing Sean “Diddy” Combs are preparing to file an appeal following the Grammy-winning musician’s sentencing to over four years in prison for transporting individuals across state lines for sexual activities. This verdict has undermin...
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An innovative cannabis-derived medication has proven effective in alleviating back pain, according to a recent study involving 800 participants conducted by a German pharmaceutical firm. This research adds to the growing body of evidence supporting c...
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Recently, while training on a child psychiatry consult-liaison service, I encountered a 5-year-old boy preparing for surgery due to a congenital heart defect, whose parents were perceived to be “refusing” treatment. The medical team deliberated conta...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released an insightful guide on autism spectrum disorder (ASD), forming part of a series aimed at providing essential information regarding common disabilities and actionable strategies for educato...
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For two centuries, specifically the 17th and 18th centuries, Africans were forcibly brought to America and enslaved. Fast forward to the 21st century, and Sub Saharan Africans are now arriving in America voluntarily, seeking new opportunities and fre...