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A deepfake audio, falsely attributed to Donald Trump Jr., claims the U.S. should have armed Russia over Ukraine. Experts confirm it's AI-generated. Trump Jr.'s representative dismissed it as "100% fake." The clip circulated widely on social media, sp...
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On March 1, 2025, the People’s Organization For Progress kicks off Empowerment Saturdays Voter Registration Drive in Newark, NJ. Chairman Lawrence Hamm highlights voting's influence, while Steven Hatcher stresses its historical importance. POP advoca...
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By Letitia JamesPhotos: Police Body-Cam ScreenshotsNEW YORK – Attorney General Letitia James has unveiled body-cam footage from her office's probe into Jeremy Bennett's death, following a Nassau County police encounter. The footage release aims to en...
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams, amid bribery allegations, faces pressure to resign. Trump DOJ dropped charges for immigration policy support. Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, poised to succeed him, criticizes Adams’ leadership. Cuomo eyes a mayoral bid. Watch...
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Haiti Cultural Exchange presents "Sacred Banners of Haitian Vodou," an exhibition curated by art historian Axelle Liautaud. Experience the intricate artistry of Vodou banners during the Outsider Art Fair. Join artist Mireille Delice on March 9 for a...
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New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams officially began her 2025 mayoral campaign, filing with the Campaign Finance Board. Aiming to become NYC's first female and Black woman mayor, she faces tough challenges, including a crowded Democratic fie...
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Elon Musk's post about 398 million Social Security numbers sparked misinformation, falsely suggesting excessive beneficiaries. The U.S. population is 341 million; actual recipients in 2024 were 68.4 million. Experts clarify many numbers belong to non...
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The Ivanhoe Farmers Market, a crucial support for Black farmers in Kansas City, faces uncertainty after their federal grant was canceled. Alana Henry, the Executive Director, views this as a direct attack on Black self-determination. The community mu...
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Large protests are escalating in major U.S. cities, including Washington D.C., opposing Trump administration job cuts. Despite the growing unrest, neither President Trump nor Elon Musk has altered their stance on streamlining government. Black Press...
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By Terri Schlichenmeyer Examine your work meticulously. In school, you often heard it: review math problems, ensure spelling accuracy, and double-check answers. These efforts typically lead to success unless, as in Shari Dunn's business book “Qualifi...
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Dwight Brown of NNPA reviews (**1/2) a true story where timing is everything. In Southern California, Long Ma (Hiệp Trần Nghĩa), a Vietnamese-American cab driver, experiences an unforgettable night. Picking up three passengers during his late shift l...
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BLK, the premier dating app for Black individuals, unveils its first State of Black Singles report. This in-depth study highlights changing love and relationship patterns within the Black community, based on extensive feedback from Black singles nati...
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Dallas State Rep. Toni Rose introduced a bill exempting defendants with severe mental illness from the death penalty. This proposal sets specific court guidelines to evaluate defendants' mental health at the offense time, ensuring fair assessment on...
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New CRL findings reveal a rise in online lending, with cash-strapped borrowers taking over 20 million predatory loans in 2022. These loans, totaling $8.6 billion, come with exorbitant triple-digit APRs, burdening consumers with high costs. The post...