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                                    Imani Archer, the daughter of the iconic R&B and soul artist D’Angelo, is expressing her grief after her father's passing. In an emotional Instagram tribute posted on October 15, Archer addressed her profound sorrow over the loss of her father, w...
                                
                            
                        
                                                                    
                            
                            
                                
                                                                          
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                                    A significant wave of protests is expected this weekend across the United States against President Donald Trump’s increasingly autocratic initiatives, according to CNN. Over 2,500 “No Kings” demonstrations are scheduled for Saturday, October 18, repr...
                                
                            
                        
                                                                    
                            
                            
                                
                                                                          
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                                    Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has made a groundbreaking $63 million contribution to Morgan State University, representing the most substantial single gift in the institution’s 157-year legacy, according to TheGrio. This unrestricted dona...
                                
                            
                        
                                                                    
                            
                            
                                
                                                                          
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                                    As urban centers nationwide confront growing income disparities and cultural divides, the location you inhabit significantly influences your access to opportunities. In Chicago, a vibrant city showcasing diverse neighborhoods, the interplay between h...
                                
                            
                        
                                                                    
                            
                            
                                
                                                                          
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                                    Renowned R&B and soul artist D’Angelo spent his last months hospitalized due to pancreatic cancer, as confirmed by a family insider. Born Michael Eugene Archer, he passed away on Tuesday, October 14, while receiving hospice care after an extended...
                                
                            
                        
                                                                    
                            
                            
                                
                                                                          
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                                    Today, the U.S. Supreme Court is evaluating a crucial case, Louisiana v. Callais, which may shape the trajectory of voting rights in the nation. Central to this case is the constitutional status of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act that prohibits ra...
                                
                            
                        
                                                                    
                            
                            
                                
                                                                          
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                                    The phrase "A mind is a terrible thing to waste" has echoed in many lives since its inception in 1972 by the United Negro College Fund, underscoring the significance of education. Recently, this message was invigorated at Atlanta's Woodruff Arts Cent...
                                
                            
                        
                                                                    
                            
                            
                                
                                                                          
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                                    The Atlanta Falcons secured a 24-14 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Monday evening at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, entertaining over 70,000 fans. Their previous encounter with Buffalo was on October 1, 2017, resulting in a loss for Atlanta. Following the...
                                
                            
                        
                                                                    
                            
                            
                                
                                                                          
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                                    D’Angelo, the renowned neo-soul icon whose smooth melodies and provocative visuals solidified his legendary status, has passed away at 51, as confirmed by his family. “The radiant star of our family has dimmed his light in this life,” the statement r...
                                
                            
                        
                                                                                                                        
                            
                            
                                
                                                                          
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                                    Renowned R&B and soul icon D’Angelo has passed away at the age of 51, as reported by Baller Alert. The news broke on Tuesday, October 14, following his private struggle with pancreatic cancer, confirmed by his family alongside former manager Keda...
                                
                            
                        
                                                                    
                            
                            
                                
                                                                          
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                                    Kalema Jackson, a former officer with the Atlanta Police Department, has set his sights on becoming Atlanta's next mayor, undeterred by his lack of political experience. Jackson is among three candidates competing against incumbent Mayor Andre Dicken...
                                
                            
                        
                                                                    
                            
                            
                                
                                                                          
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                                    New York Attorney General Letitia James made her first public appearance following her federal indictment, asserting her resolve to oppose the Trump administration's "aggressive policies," according to the Daily Beast.  At a rally supporting New York...
                                
                            
                        
                                                                    
                            
                            
                                
                                                                          
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                                    The Atlanta Falcons triumphed over the Buffalo Bills with a score of 24-14 on Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, entertaining over 70,000 enthusiastic fans, many of whom hailed from the North. The previous encounter between these teams in Atlanta...
                                
                            
                        
                                                                    
                            
                            
                                
                                                                          
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                                    A Chicago man asserts he was unjustly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a late-night operation in his neighborhood, despite his insistence on being a U.S. citizen and providing identification.In an interview with Don...
                                
                            
                        
                                                                    
                            
                            
                                
                                                                          
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                                    For 25 years, the Common Ground Foundation has been instrumental in empowering young individuals across Chicagoland, transforming uncertainty into potential.Founded by celebrated artist Common and led by his mother, Dr. Mahalia Hines, the foundation...