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(By Jennifer Tucker, Wesleyan University) As a history professor, my passion originated from museum visits in Oklahoma and Kansas. The Smithsonian Institution has faced scrutiny for its historical portrayals, notably under the Trump administration. H...
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This spring, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will honor modern heroes at the International Freedom Conductor Awards, presented by Procter & Gamble. Celebrating 30 years of social justice, the program will occur May 24 at the Aron...
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WASHINGTON — Democratic Senator Cory Booker concluded his historic speech as he began, referencing his mentor, the late congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis. “He faced brutal beatings on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, at lunch counters, and duri...
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Frances "Francie" Garber Pepper, a passionate advocate for feminism, died on March 28, 2025. Inspired by formidable women in her family, she fought relentlessly for women's rights and social justice. Her legacy encompasses significant contributions t...
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In October 2022, members of The Abyssinian Baptist Church filed a lawsuit against Rev. Kevin R. Johnson’s pastoral selection, citing insufficient votes per church Bylaws. As we await Judge Clynes' decision, the March memorial for Roberta Flack highli...
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Concerns surged after 23andMe's bankruptcy filing on March 23, 2025, especially regarding the fate of personal genetic data. Following a judge's ruling allowing data sales, several states urged consumers to delete their information. With 15 million u...
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Following his 2016 victory in the Nevada Republican caucuses, the current president celebrated, stating, “We won with young. We won with old. We won with highly educated. We won with poorly educated. I love the poorly educated.” Congressman Bobby Sco...
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(By Lori Lee NDG Contributing Writer) Significant strides have been made to enhance opportunities for American minorities. The Civil Rights Acts of 1957 and 1964 safeguarded voting, education, and labor rights. In 1969, a pivotal court ruling dismant...
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(By Lauren Burke) Actor Jonathan Majors, whose career faced challenges due to a misdemeanor conviction in late 2024, is making a strong comeback. Recently, “Magazine Dreams” debuted in 800 theaters. Despite personal controversies, critics and movie e...
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(By Dr. Benjamin F Chavis Jr.) For nearly two centuries, the Black Press and the Black Church have united for freedom, justice, equality, and empowerment. In today's climate, it is crucial for these institutions to collaborate and elevate our shared...
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A new study from Université de Montréal reveals that a diet abundant in plant-based foods, combined with minimal animal products and limited ultra-processed items, enhances the chances of healthy aging. This research, published in Nature Medicine, un...
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(By April Ryan) “I hope this incident serves as a lesson; they were foolish to involve a journalist in their text chat,” stated Susan Rice, a “concerned” former National Security Advisor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, regarding the Signal...
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I attended Head Start at Ferebee-Hope Elementary in Ward 8, Washington, D.C., as one of five siblings. My journey was filled with challenges, including my mother, a recovering addict in workforce training, and my father, reintegrating into society af...
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The memo from Lonnie G. Bunch III, the inaugural African American head of the Smithsonian Institution, served as both a reassuring message and a reminder for vigilance. In response to President Trump's significant executive order against “anti-Americ...
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(By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic) (**1/2) In a bloodied coop, the chickens lie lifeless, and the dog is missing. Ramona (Danielle Deadwyler, Till), a grieving widow, struggles with her tragic past. Her husband (Russell Hornsby, Fences) is lost, and...