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(By Terri Schlichenmeyer) Examine your work meticulously. In school, you often heard it: review math problems, ensure spelling accuracy, and double-check answers. These efforts typically lead to success unless, as in Shari Dunn's business book “Qual...
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Dwight Brown of NNPA reviews (**1/2) a true story where timing is everything. In Southern California, Long Ma (Hiệp Trần Nghĩa), a Vietnamese-American cab driver, experiences an unforgettable night. Picking up three passengers during his late shift l...
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BLK, the premier dating app for Black individuals, unveils its first State of Black Singles report. This in-depth study highlights changing love and relationship patterns within the Black community, based on extensive feedback from Black singles nati...
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Dallas State Rep. Toni Rose introduced a bill exempting defendants with severe mental illness from the death penalty. This proposal sets specific court guidelines to evaluate defendants' mental health at the offense time, ensuring fair assessment on...
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New CRL findings reveal a rise in online lending, with cash-strapped borrowers taking over 20 million predatory loans in 2022. These loans, totaling $8.6 billion, come with exorbitant triple-digit APRs, burdening consumers with high costs. The post...
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On December 8, Kimberly Douglas visited her son Bryce’s grave at National Harmony Memorial Park in Landover. Nearly 18 months have passed since her 17-year-old son died from a fentanyl overdose. Annually, this day is observed as Worldwide Candle Ligh...
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(By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent) The Black Press, NAACP, and Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett alerted Americans. Many noticed Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, warning of its dangers. Despite Trump’s deceit and denial, t...
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Renowned psychiatrist Alvin F. Poussaint, known for aiding civil rights activists in 1960s Mississippi, passed away at 90 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Poussaint was a pivotal figure in understanding racism's impact on Black mental health. His...
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CoreCivic, a controversial private prison firm, aims to reopen Leavenworth's closed facility as an ICE detention center. Despite its history of abuse, the company pursues profit through political influence and secret deals. Community activists and ci...
- 2 months ago
Eric Adams intensifies his battle with the Trump DOJ, seeking a permanent dismissal of his corruption case. Previously, the DOJ aimed for a "without prejudice" dismissal, allowing future revival. Adams, aligned with the White House on immigration, op...
- 2 months ago
Langston Milsap, 19, joins the inaugural Black Radical Education for Abolition & Liberation Academy. Students, aged 11-73, gather to reclaim stolen history and explore radical freedom. B-REAL Academy, led by Melissa Ferrer Civil, empowers participant...
- 2 months ago
Andrew Lester's death sparked relief for many, highlighting systemic injustice against Black lives. Ralph Yarl, a Black teen, was shot by Lester, inciting outrage and exposing racial bias in media coverage. Community protests demanded justice, spotli...
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Lee’s Summit reflects the troubling rise in extremist ideologies infiltrating education. School Board Vice President Eslick's conspiratorial Facebook post targets Black parents and journalists, echoing racial stereotypes. This underscores the urgent...
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At 7:17 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council lost its USDA funding, endangering efforts to empower local Black farmers. Despite this, they continue fighting for food sovereignty in Kansas City. Elon Musk’s cuts threaten Black-led ag...
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Kansas City’s rich Black heritage is celebrated through vibrant events this Black History Month. From jazz to activism, the city honors Black voices and history with inclusive gatherings. Attend speaker series, book clubs, music nights, and more. Exp...
