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Recent data from the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) reveals a troubling surge in online predatory lending. In 2022 alone, over 20 million high-cost loans were issued to financially vulnerable individuals, totaling $8.6 billion. These loans ofte...
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On December 8, Kimberly Douglas made an emotional visit to her son Bryce’s grave at National Harmony Memorial Park in Landover. Nearly 18 months have passed since 17-year-old Bryce’s life was tragically cut short by a fentanyl overdose. The date mark...
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The Black Press, the NAACP, and Texas Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett are sounding the alarm about the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, a policy blueprint increasingly drawing scrutiny across the political spectrum. While former Preside...
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Prominent psychiatrist Alvin F. Poussaint, who played a significant role in supporting civil rights advocates during the tumultuous 1960s in Mississippi, has died at the age of 90 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Poussaint was instrumental in she...
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CoreCivic, a controversial figure in the private prison industry, is moving to reopen the shuttered Leavenworth facility as a new ICE detention center. Known for its troubled past involving allegations of abuse and neglect, CoreCivic faces widespread...
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Eric Adams escalates his confrontation with the Trump-era Department of Justice, advocating for a lasting dismissal of his corruption allegations. The DOJ previously sought a “without prejudice” dismissal, which would permit the possibility of the ca...
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Langston Milsap, 19, has enrolled in the groundbreaking Black Radical Education for Abolition & Liberation Academy. This program attracts individuals aged 11 to 73 as they strive to reclaim their history and delve into the concept of radical free...
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In his first interview as Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made several misleading statements regarding seed oils, an abortion medication, and overarching U.S. health metrics. He inaccurately claimed that Americans consti...
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President Trump inaccurately characterized data provided by Elon Musk, asserting that millions over the age of 100 are improperly receiving Social Security benefits. The actual figure is significantly lower—approximately 89,000 individuals are aged 9...
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At the tender age of ten, Kenny Monday, the head coach of wrestling at Morgan State University, was captivated by the 1972 Olympics, witnessing the remarkable feats that ignited his aspiration to become the ultimate wrestler and earn a gold medal. Fa...
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Nearest Green, a formerly enslaved man, quietly shaped the foundation of one of America’s most iconic spirits—Jack Daniel’s whiskey. Yet for generations, his name was largely erased from public memory. That’s changing. Thanks to the explosive rise of...
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Nearest Green’s story is one of overlooked genius finally coming to light. As the enslaved master distiller who taught Jack Daniel the art of whiskey-making, Green's role in shaping American spirits is undeniable. Yet, for decades, his name was abse...
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Uncle Nearest Whiskey isn’t just a brand—it’s a legacy restored. At its core is Nathan “Nearest” Green, the formerly enslaved man who taught Jack Daniel how to distill whiskey. For years, his pivotal role was left out of history. Today, Uncle Nearest...
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The story of Nearest Green, the formerly enslaved man who taught Jack Daniel how to distill, is one of hidden brilliance finally brought to light. Today, Uncle Nearest Whiskey honors his incredible legacy, not just in name but in mission. The brand h...