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Dr. Karen Jones Bankston has been appointed as the chairperson of the Council on Aging’s (COA) Board of Trustees. Bankston, a board member since 2020 representing Hamilton County, previously held the vice chair role and stepped into her new position...
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Few cinematic franchises have embedded themselves into public consciousness like the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Among its over 30 projects, only a select number have featured nonwhite non-male leads, with “Ms. Marvel” and “Black Panther: Wakand...
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Marva Williams, the CEO of Discover Dominica, leads efforts to promote a Caribbean paradise situated between Martinique and Guadeloupe. Dubbed the "Nature Island of the Caribbean," Dominica is a treasure trove of breathtaking scenery and vibrant cult...