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Skin cancer stands as the most prevalent cancer in the U.S., posing a major health challenge with millions of non-melanoma and tens of thousands of melanoma cases each year. The financial burden of treatment reaches around $8.9 billion annually, part...
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By Ben Jealous My grandfather’s first cousin was Lieutenant Colonel Howard Lee Baugh. Cousin Howard was part of the 99th Pursuit Squadron, the first unit of the Tuskegee Airmen. This month marks the 84th anniversary of the activation of the Squadron...
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The Trump administration has shockingly revived segregation in federal contracting, reversing years of civil rights advancements by eliminating anti-segregation rules. This regressive action risks reintroducing racially divided facilities, reminiscen...
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Civil rights leaders in Kansas City demand the ousting of City Manager Brian Platt. An open letter addressed to Mayor Quinton Lucas outlines claims of racism, sexism, and misconduct. They implore the City Council to act quickly before the imminent vo...
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Flau’jae Johnson thrives under pressure. As a prominent junior guard for LSU’s women’s basketball team, she expertly balances the challenges of high-stakes games, academic demands, and the pressures of being a renowned athlete in the Name, Image, and...
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass continues her crime reduction initiatives amid a recall campaign. Joined by LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, Board of Police Commissioners, and community members in Hollenbeck Division, she highlighted recent crime statistics, r...
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(By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent) Following January's tragic Eaton fire, which resulted in 17 fatalities and widespread destruction in Altadena and Pasadena, the Brotherhood Crusade has led recovery initiatives. Founded in 1968...
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Dr. Christy Valentine, a dedicated New Orleans native, champions equitable healthcare. As CEO of Healthy Blue Louisiana, she combines her personal passion with a commitment to dismantling barriers. For her, healthcare transcends treatment—it's fundam...
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The Trump administration has begun dismantling the Department of Education by cutting over 1,300 jobs and shutting down regional offices in major cities like New York, Boston, Chicago, and Cleveland. Rachel Oglesby, the department's chief of staff, a...
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(NNPA) A new device, the DiamondProof, can rapidly and reliably distinguish natural diamonds from laboratory-grown diamonds and other diamond simulants. One of the most common misconceptions in the ongoing debate between natural and non-natural diamo...
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The Southern District Court of New York has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil's case against ICE's unlawful detention will move to New Jersey, rejecting the Trump administration's Louisiana transfer request. Khalil's legal team continues to fight for his rel...
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BOYDTON, VA – Senator Tim Kaine engaged in an important roundtable with John Boyd, President of the National Black Farmers Association, alongside Virginia farmers. The conversation addressed critical issues facing Black farmers and was hosted at Boyd...
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By Shani Hosten, Vice President of Audience Strategy, AARP Achieving a financially stable retirement is challenging for numerous Americans. AARP findings reveal 20% of seniors lack any retirement savings. Furthermore, only 49% of Black women have ret...
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BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB debuts tonight, March 19, 2025, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. This Broadway musical, directed by Saheem Ali and featuring an Afro-Cuban band, showcases Cuba's musical legacy. With a story inspired by true events, it celebr...
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Department of Homeland Security agents detained Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil, a legal U.S. resident, under the Trump administration's directives. A judge denied the case's relocation to Louisiana. Khalil’s legal team argues this situation threate...