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A catastrophic blaze severely damaged Louisiana's historic Nottoway Plantation House, built in 1859. While certain white observers lamented the destruction, many Black Americans and their allies celebrated on social media, perceiving this tragedy a...
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The WNBA has initiated an investigation concerning allegations of racial slurs aimed at Angel Reese during Saturday's match, where the Chicago Sky faced off against the Indiana Fever. “The WNBA unequivocally denounces racism, hatred, and discriminat...
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A Michigan court has significantly enhanced reproductive rights by permanently annulled three longstanding abortion restrictions: the mandatory 24-hour waiting period, required informed consent paperwork, and the rule limiting abortion procedures to...
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As of 2023, homeownership among Black residents in Detroit is around 49.7%, while white residents enjoy a higher rate of 57.9%, underscoring a significant racial divide. This issue becomes more pressing as Black individuals represent approximately 77...
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Lawrence Parker from Auburn, Alabama, attended Spelman College's 138th commencement ceremony on May 18, honoring his niece, Erica James. The celebration took place at the Georgia International Convention Center, showcasing the largest cohort in the i...
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento recently celebrated its eighth annual Rock the Block Oak Park on May 9-10. Hosted at Saint Paul Church and collaborating with the City of Sacramento, this two-day revitalization initiative focused on maintai...
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Carl Maryland, the esteemed father of veteran OBSERVER photographer Robert Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 28 after a protracted struggle with dementia. At 84, Maryland resided in Elk Grove and was once a promising shortstop on the brink of...
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On June 19, Detroit’s Greater Grace Temple will resonate with the stirring strains of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” but it will also host an enlightening exploration of artificial intelligence. This unique occasion will see grandmothers impart wisdom...
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In April, Black women faced the most significant job losses among all demographic groups, shedding 106,000 positions, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite the economy generating 177,000 jobs and maintaining a 4.2% unemployment...
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When the Vermilion Valley Resort nestled in California’s eastern Sierra closed for winter, staff left cabin doors ajar for any lost hikers seeking refuge from harsh snowstorms. This choice likely saved Tiffany Slaton, a 27-year-old from Georgia, miss...
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As former President Donald Trump aims to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in higher education, a recent poll indicates a complex public sentiment. Conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center, it reveals that approximatel...
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Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive variant of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office revealed on Sunday. The diagnosis came after evaluations for urinary concerns uncovered a prostate nodule, with a Gl...
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With white smoke billowing over Vatican City, the Catholic world welcomed a new chapter. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost—now Pope Leo XIV—stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica with tears in his eyes and a message of unity in his voice: “P...
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Who will still speak your name in fifty years? For Malcolm X, the answer is clear. In The Afterlife of Malcolm X, author Mark Whitaker traces how the civil rights icon's influence only grew after his 1965 assassination. That fateful night at the Aud...
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After three years of roadblocks, the family of slain hip-hop artist Raymond “Freaky Tah” Rogers finally saw justice—not in a courtroom, but at a street corner. Queens District 28 City Council candidate Latoya LeGrand led the charge to co-name the in...