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The arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka at the Delaney Hall immigration facility has set off a national firestorm, sparking outrage across social media and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement tactics. Viral footage shows Baraka being re...
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New York City’s Department of Finance has pushed back the deadline for the 2025 tax lien sale by two weeks, giving property owners at risk of foreclosure more time to act. Originally set for May 20, the sale is now scheduled for June 3, with the fin...
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In today’s digital world, seeing is no longer believing. The line between real and fake imagery is rapidly vanishing thanks to powerful photo manipulation tools and the rise of generative AI. Anyone with a smartphone and internet access can create ph...
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When flames engulfed Clayborn Temple in April, the damage went far beyond the physical—it struck the soul of a movement. For Anasa Troutman, cultural strategist and founder of The BIG We, the fire reignited a vision decades in the making. Clayborn,...
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Tucked away in Canton, Ohio, Gervasi Vineyard offers more than just a glass of wine—it delivers a curated Italian escape. The resort’s Italian Collection features ten imported wines from renowned regions like Tuscany, Piedmont, and Veneto, exclusivel...
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On May 19, the National Action Network (NAN) will host a powerful tribute marking what would have been Malcolm X’s 100th birthday, uniting family members, civil rights leaders, and advocates at the House of Justice in New York City. The event will f...
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As Rhodes College prepares for its 2025 commencement, six outstanding seniors have earned one of the school’s highest honors: induction into the Rhodes Hall of Fame. Established in 1931, this prestigious recognition celebrates leadership, service, a...
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Black-owned businesses have made historic gains—growing 57% in number and increasing revenue by 66% from 2017 to 2022, according to Pew Research. But this momentum is now at risk. Recent anti-DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) rollbacks, includi...
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Black America is celebrating a powerful truth: Pope Leo XIV—formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago—has deep Black and Creole roots. Genealogist Jari Honora traced his maternal lineage to New Orleans' historic 7th Ward, with ancestral ties to Ha...
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On May 8, President Donald Trump abruptly dismissed Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to serve as Librarian of Congress. Her groundbreaking 2016 appointment marked a historic moment for American cultural leadership. The termina...
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A new University of Georgia study warns that poor heart health—specifically midlife diabetes and hypertension—may set the stage for dementia later in life, especially among Black Americans. Researchers discovered that individuals with both condition...
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Senior Trump adviser Stephen Miller has confirmed the administration is considering suspending the writ of habeas corpus—a fundamental constitutional right that protects against unlawful detention. While framed as a border security measure targeting...
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Dallas College marked a historic milestone on May 12, honoring the first graduates of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-B.S.N.) program during a moving pinning ceremony at Eastfield Campus. Launched in summer 2024, the program welcomed 25 associ...
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In a powerful win for civil rights, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund has secured a landmark Supreme Court ruling against Alabama’s racially discriminatory redistricting. Argued by attorney Deuel Ross, the case proved that Alabama intentionally diluted Bl...
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As the explosive federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs continues in Manhattan, the fate of one of hip-hop’s most iconic figures now lies in the hands of a diverse jury of 12 New Yorkers, ranging in age from 30 to 74.Wi...