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HAMPTON, Virginia – Donald Scott, Virginia’s first Black House Speaker and a formerly incarcerated man, inspired Hampton University graduates during Sunday’s commencement. Acknowledging current challenges against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI...
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The Coleman A. Young Recreation Center transcends mere architecture, embodying Detroit's resilience and aspirations. On May 10, it reopened after an $11 million renovation, revitalizing a crucial hub in District 5 that had been dormant since March 20...
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As a youngster battling atopic dermatitis, I never anticipated that my road to recovery would culminate in a revolutionary clinical trial. My eczema saga began in New Jersey, sparking a protracted ordeal with itchiness. In 2014, I found renewed hope...
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Michigan lawmakers are advancing a bill that allows police to conduct roadside saliva tests to assess drug influence among drivers, including marijuana. While Rep. Brian BeGole promotes it as a reasonable suspicion tool, concerns arise regarding raci...
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On Saturday, over 400 local residents engaged in “Capturing Memories: A Free Brain Health Day” at Insight Hospital in Chicago's Bronzeville area. Hosted by Neurogen Biomarking and co-sponsored by Linus Health and the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Found...
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Detroit's 2025 election season advanced as the Detroit Election Commission convened to validate candidates for the August 5 primary. A total of 43 candidates gained certification, while 27 were rejected amid legal disputes and public apprehension. Ni...
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The fascination with the new pope transcends religious boundaries, sparking debates about his heritage and invoking outdated racial narratives. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost's ancestry has led many to question if he might be part-Black, with source...
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Gun violence stems from systemic neglect, segregation, and inequalities. Jens Ludwig, Director at the University of Chicago's Crime Lab, emphasizes community violence intervention and trauma-informed care as pivotal in breaking the cycle. Concealing...
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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka faced arrest at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center amid protests against its unveiling, as reported by News 12. He has vocally opposed the facility’s opening due to disputed permits. During a congressional oversight tour, o...
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Cancer impacts women disproportionately, with recent statistics revealing an 82% higher diagnosis rate for women compared to men. Alarmingly, projections for 2025 estimate that around 316,950 U.S. women will receive invasive breast cancer diagnoses,...
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Dr. Mattie Jo holds the distinguished position of Chief Operating Officer at Target Area Development, a Chicago-based social justice entity. Through diverse initiatives, she uplifts communities via mentorship, mental health resources, and educational...
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Introducing Patricia Andrews-Keenan, the visionary behind Pigment International, a movement dedicated to elevating Black artists and cultivating a vibrant art community in Chicago. Known affectionately as "Auntie" by her mentees, she’s transforming t...
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On the brink of Mother’s Day weekend, Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) proudly hosted her fifth Magnificent Mother’s Extravaganza in Austin, a heartfelt initiative birthed during the pandemic. Held outside her Chicago Avenue office, the event attracted hundred...
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Tougaloo College is currently looking into alarming communications received after Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) criticized President Donald Trump during her commencement address. President Donzell Lee reassured the campus community that law enforcement i...
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Shelby County commissioners will soon weigh an ordinance that would place all nine Shelby County Board of Education seats on the 2026 primary ballot. Commission Chairman Michael Whaley is set to introduce the proposal at the May 19 meeting. Originall...