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The Sacramento Black Film Festival is set to make a vibrant comeback at the end of the month, displaying an intriguing selection of short films.Known as Cine Soul, the event will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 31, at the Califor...
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Lanaya Lewis embraced a new career in communications following a miscarriage, transitioning from multimedia journalism. Eager to balance her professional aspirations with personal growth, she entered the role with optimism and expertise. Initially, h...
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Research plays a crucial role in addressing health concerns, particularly for individuals like Stephanie Walker from North Carolina, who faced significant challenges after being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. As her health deteriorated, Wa...
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Battling thinning edges, receding hairlines, or breakage? For numerous Black women, hair transcends mere aesthetics—it embodies history, culture, and self-assurance. Thus, hair loss, particularly traction alopecia, can evoke profound distress. It tra...
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Approximately 6,000 women enter menopause each day in the U.S., equating to about 1.3 million annually. While this transition is anticipated, managing its symptoms isn’t straightforward. Research indicates that as many as 75 percent of women face hot...
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Tashia Lemon-Guillory recently shared her inspiring narrative with the National Head Start Association regarding her experiences with the Head Start program. She reflected, "After obtaining my early education degree, I found myself uncertain about my...
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DTE Energy is on the hunt for three small enterprises capable of utilizing $5,000 for energy efficiency enhancements. The annual Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest commences on August 20 and concludes at midnight on October 8, 2025. Over the past dec...
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In a revealing interview on NBC’s “TODAY” show, Serena Williams shared her struggles with maintaining a healthy weight, stating, “I just couldn’t get my weight to where I needed to be at a healthy place and believe me, I don’t take shortcuts.” With 3...
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Dormitory life at Sacramento State University was ideal for Sofia Gonzalez during her first year, with classes merely a brief stroll away. However, as she entered her sophomore year, she discovered that friends faced waiting lists for university hou...
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On Monday, August 25, 2025, the University of Arkansas experienced panic as students and staff evacuated in response to gunfire reports. Journalism student Miceala Morano sought refuge behind a green screen, reassured her grandmother, insisting, “Fo...
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Mental health experts advocate for counseling as a means to mend generational trauma within Black families. Therapists highlight the significance of family therapy to tackle these intricacies inherent in familial relationships.“Family counseling is c...
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The significance of confronting America's history cannot be overstated, particularly in the ongoing evaluation of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The notion of questioning the inclusion of slavery and racism in our natio...
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Air conditioning is often seen as a luxury providing comfort during scorching months. The debate continues over whether to switch off the AC while out at work or keep it running.Some advocate for turning it off during absence, citing energy efficien...
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Following their failed attempt to contest Governor Gavin Newsom's redistricting initiative within the largely Democratic Legislature, California Republicans and anti-gerrymandering proponents have intensified their opposition to what they label an un...
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The NAACP is calling on California legislators to advance two reparations bills that are currently stalled. As reported by The Observer, Senate Bills 518 and 437, designed to enact the recommendations of California’s Reparations Task Force, have been...