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The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly reshaped U.S. education, with teacher shortages, scripted curricula, and rising mental health issues. Students face increased technology scrutiny, while social-emotional support remains crucial. Trust in teache...
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WASHINGTON — Starlette Thomas recalls protesting daily at 16th and H streets against police brutality and racial injustice during the summer of 2020. On March 10, the 45-year-old Bowie, Maryland, resident revisited this significant site to commemorat...
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Well-known Memphis pastor Ricky Floyd was gunned down outside a popular local nightclub and diner following a verbal dispute with a woman in the early morning hours Wednesday. The shooting occurred outside Momma’s Bar and Diner at the corner of Crump...
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(By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent) U.S. stock markets are facing notable downturns, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeting by 890 points (2.1%), closing at 41,912. Similarly, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped...
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A recent 2025 Side Hustle Survey by LendingTree reveals that 44% of Americans are engaged in side hustles, relying on this additional income for essential expenses. These results highlight the financial pressures faced by many as wages stagnate and l...
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(By Terri Schlichenmeyer) The excitement builds as your graduate eagerly awaits news from their preferred college. This suspenseful period is filled with both anxiety and hope. Prepare yourself for any outcome by staying informed and ready to adapt t...
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(By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic (***1/2)) A dead uncle obstructs the road. Will you stop or speed up? British writer/director Rungano Nyoni offers a unique perspective on the #MeToo movement through a modern fable set in Zambia, where the main char...
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(By Joyce Foreman) District 6 Dallas ISD Board of Trustees Hello D6! I trust your semester is going well. As we approach year-end, let’s harness our resilience, confidence, and determination to succeed together! March brings new opportunities, and I’...
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Experian has unveiled a groundbreaking debt relief initiative, allocating $5 million to support 5,000 families in Louisiana with plans for expansion. In collaboration with ForgiveCo, this program aims to alleviate the financial strain faced by househ...
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In a recent study by UC San Diego School of Medicine, data from the CDC revealed that female physicians in the U.S. face a 53% higher suicide risk than women in the general population. Additionally, these physicians are more prone to various mental h...
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Congressman Al Green (D-TX) faced one of the swiftest censures in modern U.S. House history, voted 224-198 today. Notably, this censure occurred without a hearing from the House Ethics Committee, with the punishment directly presented on the floor fo...
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By Frederick Joseph Many inquire how to resist the Trump administration and alleviate this ongoing crisis. My response remains constant: Make a decision. Choose to act. Every small effort counts, as we navigate through these challenging times, strivi...
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(By Lori Lee NDG Contributing Writer) The Trump Administration began the year intensifying its assault on the free press, following previous lawsuits against multiple media outlets. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched i...
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By Leigh-Ann Jackson Whether they want to streamline their beauty regimen, add some gorgeousness before vacation, or prepare their little ones for a few weeks at sleepaway camp, many Black people will pick braided hairstyles as their go-to. Braids ca...
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Rona Gassaway Jackson, a Texas-born artist from Dallas, showcased her natural talent by winning her first art contest in second grade. Now pursuing a master’s degree in education, she previously earned a bachelor’s degree from UNT Dallas and UNT Dent...