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Ernest Cooper from Atlanta reflects on societal regression, stating that diversity is lacking as unqualified individuals gain power. Angie O’Neal discusses the unraveling of progress towards equality, while Alton Chinshue notes roadblocks to civil ri...
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by Rix Quinn The phone rings several times a day at my “office,” a place under the stairs where we used to store cleaning supplies. I equipped it with a TV tray to hold my computer and a cardboard box to house my “research materials.” My hope was to...
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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. It is March, and the game of basketball is front and center. The college season has been up and running since November and is now ending. Conference tournaments have started, and champions will be crowned. Fans are excited...
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By KIM CHANDLER and SAFIYAH RIDDLE Associated Press U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jesse Jackson and NAACP President Derrick Johnson, from left, march across the Edmund Pettus bridge during...
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Pastor Charlie E. Dates, alongside volunteers from ProgressiveChicago and Salem Baptist Church, will distribute 40,000 eggs on March 15 to assist families amid soaring grocery prices due to the bird flu crisis. This initiative aims to alleviate econo...
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman has reintroduced the CROWN Act in Congress to prohibit federal hair discrimination. This legislation aims to protect natural hairstyles, including braids and locs. Coleman emphasizes that everyone should feel respected i...
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Actress Ayo Edebiri revealed she received “insane death threats” after Elon Musk shared a false report about her casting in a film. Edebiri criticized Musk’s actions on Instagram, recalling the racial slurs she endured. Meanwhile, the misinformation...
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The first Black-owned newspaper, Freedom's Journal, launched in New York City on March 16, 1827. The Black Press remains vital, with over 200 newspapers today. Celebrated annually on Black Press Day, its legacy endures, reflecting the importance of B...
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MARCH 12 1773—This is the most probable date when Black explorer Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable begins building the settlement, which would eventually become the city of Chicago, Ill. The Haitian-born (c 1745) du Sable would over time become a ma...
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Trae Young dazzled with 35 points and 12 assists, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 123-110 victory over the Charlotte Hornets at State Farm Arena. This win marked their fourth consecutive triumph. Young shone, scoring 17 points in the third quarter, em...
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MoMo Bros food truck brings NYC's beloved chopped cheese to Atlanta, thanks to brothers Ethan and Aaron Drakes. Initially selling sandwiches from their dorm, they transformed their hustle into a thriving business, serving Morehouse students. Their go...
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Atlanta United's Brooks Lennon is eager to return to action this Sunday after weeks of training. Following a solid defensive outing against New York, the team prepares to face Inter Miami CF, aiming for a much-needed victory. Manager Ronny Deila emph...
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The Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building, formerly Federal Office Building No. 6, faces significant staff cuts under President Trump’s administration. With over 1,300 layoffs, experts warn this will harm Illinois schools, especially...
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Tonita Cheatham, executive director of community relations at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, embodies resilience and leadership. Honored as a 2025 Chicago Defender Women of Excellence, her journey, marked by challenges and triumphs, inspires...
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Target's recent financial losses, totaling $15.7 billion, highlight the risks of abandoning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Black consumers wield over $1.6 trillion in annual spending power. Companies like Costco thrive by embraci...
