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A newly envisioned specialized crime lab for Shelby County is moving closer to fruition as county commissioners have unanimously endorsed a resolution that earmarks $5.5 million for ongoing operations at the planned facility. This additional financia...
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In late March, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris bestowed honor upon Marie Pizano and her MVP3 Foundation by declaring March 2025 as “Marie Pizano & MVP3 Foundation Month.” This official proclamation praises the nonprofit’s significant endeavors aim...
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On Monday, the NAACP declared that President Donald Trump will not receive an invitation to its national convention next month in Charlotte, North Carolina. This marks a historic moment, as it is the first time in the organization's illustrious 116-y...
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As part of my role, I conduct street outreach for victims of sex trafficking, focusing on notorious areas like Stockton Boulevard and Watt Avenue. Those familiar with these locales witness unsettling scenes: women, often minors, endure the cold clad...
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Sacramento-based R&B singer-songwriter Nataya Rule recently showcased her single “Loverboy” in Hangout Gigs, a compelling video series spotlighting local musical talent. From a young age, Rule harbored aspirations of becoming a singer, a passion...
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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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From the tender age of five, Aquil Sudah recalls his introduction to the iconic hymn "Lift Every Voice and Sing," authored by James Weldon Johnson and composed by J. Rosamond Johnson. This piece, which Sudah affectionately deems the Black National An...
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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...
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Former Atlanta Braves legend Andruw Jones took his place in the batter’s box, met with a thunderous ovation from the crowd at Rickwood Field. Hundreds gathered to witness baseball icons such as Ryan Howard, Prince Fielder, B.J. and Justin Upton, Mike...
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The appointment of Marva Johnson to Florida A&M University has been described by Fedrick C. Ingram, secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of Teachers, as a deliberate political maneuver aimed at influencing Black institutions and shaping...
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A 25-year-old Memphis resident, Trenton Abston, made his first court appearance on Friday, June 20, following his arrest for questionable conduct near the residence of Memphis Mayor Paul Young. Abston faces serious charges including attempted kidnapp...
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There’s a profound yearning for the Word of God that often propels one towards diverse spiritual experiences—a phenomenon friends referenced as “church hopping.” In recent weeks, I've visited numerous churches, discovering ministers and associate pas...