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Local leaders, faith groups, and community advocates assembled at the National Civil Rights Museum to address speculation about Tennessee's potential takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. They conveyed a strong message: Memphis is capable of man...
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The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio welcomes Treva Reid as Executive Director of the Holloman Center for Social Justice. An Oakland City Council alumna, Reid's leadership in policy, economic development, and public safety reform is notable....
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Stacy M. Brown of BlackPressUSA.com reports that before President Trump addressed Congress, Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett made a bold statement: "He is not like us." Crockett expressed her defiance by dancing and lip-syncing to Kendrick Lama...
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Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett showcased defiance just before President Trump addressed Congress, asserting he’s “not like us.” Dancing and lip-syncing to Kendrick Lamar's iconic track, Crockett conveyed her stance powerfully. Meanwhile, chao...
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By April Ryan Tensions erupted when President Trump admonished Ukrainian President Zelenskyy during a heated Oval Office meeting. Both Trump and Vice President Vance urged Zelenskyy to seek peace and be thankful for U.S. support. The encounter strain...
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Jotaka Eaddy, founder of #WinWithBlackWomen, received the Mildred Bond Roxborough Social Justice Impact Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards. Celebrated for championing Black excellence, Eaddy's achievements include advocating for Vice President Harr...
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Desmond Bane’s triple-double fell short as Hawks' Caris LeVert hit a buzzer-beater, securing a 132-130 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on March 3. This marked Memphis' third consecutive two-point loss in close games. The Grizzlies co...
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Mayor Lee Harris urges the Shelby County Commission to prevent indicted member Edmund Ford Jr. from awarding grants after his arrest for bribery and tax evasion, announced Monday, March 3. The charges relate to several grants involving the commission...
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Injury woes plague the Dallas Mavericks, currently clinging to the Play-In Tournament's No. 10 seed. Key players sidelined include Anthony Davis (adductor), Caleb Martin (hip), Daniel Gafford (knee), and PJ Washington (ankle). Dallas Mavericks look t...
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University of Cincinnati's decision to replace bathroom signs for "biological" genders, following Ohio's bill, has upset many, especially its LGBT+ community. The president announced removing DEI elements, alarming diverse students. This move, influe...
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Benjamin Banneker, born in 1731 Maryland, crafted America’s first wooden clock, lost in a fire. His legacy thrives through Banneker, Inc., founded in 2003. Popular collections include Baller and Poise. 2025 launches feature new Poise versions and Afr...
