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In honor of Black History Month, Art of the Day Sacralize (ADS) collaborated with Capsity Coworking for a dynamic showcase featuring African American artists and entrepreneurs. Founded by Desaree’ Deckard, ADS highlights diverse voices through global...
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Participating in clinical trials offers hope and access, especially to those with severe illnesses. Essential for the Black community, these studies ensure diverse representation, addressing health disparities. Benefits include access to new treatmen...
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Air travel remains the safest transport mode, despite 87 crashes in 2025. Most incidents involve small planes, not major airlines. Factors include pilot shortages, climate change, and maintenance delays. Black pilots emphasize aviation safety is impr...
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A mother, Tateona Williams, who tragically lost her two children to hypothermia while homeless, has received a new home from Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries. This gesture follows her family's plea for help amidst severe conditions. Williams will st...
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We're calling for your support as we celebrate Black Press Day on March 16th. This day highlights the deep connection between the Black Press, Black Churches, and HBCUs. Join us in prayer and action to uphold justice, equity, and truth through digit...
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The SWAC men's and women's basketball tournaments debut in metro Atlanta in 2025. Kicking off March 11, the finals are on March 15 at College Park's Gateway Center Arena. Commissioner McClelland sees Atlanta as ideal, with robust alumni support and s...
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Edwin Freeman for Black Star News highlights Latoya LeGrand's campaign in Queens, targeting women's rights and economic empowerment. Her "Women Forward" initiative proposes a Women's Business Center, childcare support, and enhanced healthcare service...
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Dear Editor: Potholes plague certain neighborhoods, posing safety risks. Paddock Road and Gilbert Avenue resemble Swiss cheese, hindering navigation to I-75 and Eden Park. My car suffered damage from these main roads' disrepair, leaving me stranded a...
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A Jamaican-born psychotherapist in New York highlights rising anxiety in Caribbean immigrant communities due to President Donald J. Trump’s deportation policies. Vassell G. O’Gilvie notes fear drives clients away from in-person visits, opting for te...
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Two Chicago moms allege racial profiling against their daughters, Mailynn Hall and Addison Wleh, both Black, during a Chinatown visit. Normally joyful, the trip to AJ Housewares & Gifts, 2155 S. China Pl., became unsettling. "Our family frequently sh...
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A federal court has halted the Trump administration's attempt to freeze vital federal funding for states, marking a legal defeat. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul argued that this freeze threatens essential programs. The court's ruling affirms t...
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Detroit's Renaissance Center has long defined the skyline, but its future hangs in the balance. As General Motors relocates, debates intensify over preservation versus redevelopment. While some advocate for historic designation, others seek transform...
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The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History invites everyone to enjoy free admission on Second Sundays from March to June 2025, thanks to Bank of America. Discover powerful exhibits, special programs, and cultural events on March 9, Apri...
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U.S. Army Reserve physical therapy assistant Elvia Azuara bonded with a stray cat, Fent, in Kosovo. Through the "War Torn Pups & Cats" program by Paws of War, founded by Robert Misseri, Azuara reunited with Fent in Texas, easing her transition home....