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The Gilbert Family Foundation is advancing economic equity in Detroit with a substantial $4 million investment that targets Black-led businesses and community developers. This funding, unveiled during National Black Business Month, demonstrates the f...
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August is designated as Black Business Month in Michigan, an opportunity to honor and acknowledge the vital roles that Black-owned businesses play in enriching our communities, neighborhoods, and the state as a whole. During this month, I am committ...
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La Shelle Dozier is concluding her remarkable 23-year journey with the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA), spending the final 16 years as executive director. “I quickly realized this was my calling,” she reflected. “I didn’t anticipa...
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On August 25, President Donald Trump stood by his rigorous federal approach to crime in Washington, D.C., suggesting that Americans might even “appreciate a dictator,” according to Newsweek. This statement came during the signing of several executive...
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On August 25, President Donald Trump executed an order targeting the practice of “cashless bail,” a decision experts caution will adversely impact Black Americans, as reported by the New York Times. “We’re ending cashless bail,” Trump stated, arguin...
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A Boston woman is pursuing justice after her local YMCA staff contacted the police when she declined to relinquish her seat to a white woman during a fitness class, as reported by Atlanta Black Star. The incident involving 72-year-old Maria Spooner,...
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The Transatlantic Slave Trade is intrinsically linked to American history, as Black Americans experienced its cruelties firsthand. Their forebears were violently uprooted, compelled into harsh labor, and denied their basic humanity. This unsettling l...
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In Detroit, the ongoing struggle concerning educational content is more than an academic issue; it's fundamentally about survival, dignity, and the future of Black youth in the community. Our previous discussions within the "Black Students, White Cur...
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California Legislative Democrats, supported by the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), are preparing to introduce five additional Democratic seats to the U.S. House of Representatives. This initiative is aimed at countering partisan gerrymand...
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Family and friends congregated at the Self Designs Art Gallery in Sacramento on August 10 to commemorate what would have been Stephon Clark's 30th birthday. More than seven years have passed since his tragic death, when Sacramento police mistakenly i...
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Tre Little’s exuberance was palpable as he showcased his two-step in cowboy boots during the BET Awards preshow this summer.“I once watched this every year on TV, and now I'm performing onstage,” reflected the 22-year-old from Atlanta. “I was overwh...
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A significant crisis is unfolding on HBCU campuses. Currently, Black men comprise merely 26% of HBCU students, marking the lowest percentage in nearly half a century. The South, home to 89% of HBCUs, records a dismal 33% Black male college enrollmen...
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Heat pumps, known for their efficient air conditioning and heating capabilities, have emerged as vital components in contemporary home building. Yet, manufacturers that typically rely on outdated heating technologies have been sluggish to embrace th...
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President Donald Trump's immigration policies disregard loyalty, a reality that Roland Mehrez Beainy is confronting firsthand. The Lebanese immigrant, who created a mini restaurant empire celebrating Trump, now faces deportation under the very system...
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In an unexpected move, Howard University President Ben Vinson III, 55, will depart from his role as the institution's 18th President. This announcement coincides with the commencement of the academic year. Leslie Hale, chair of the Board of Trustees,...