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50 Cent Opens G-Unit Studios In Shreveport, Louisiana

Data News Staff Edited Report Rapper and Entertainment Mogul 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) has officially launched G-Unit Studios, his latest media venture, in Shreveport, Louisiana. The Grammy-Winning Artist said in a statement that the newest addition...

Racial Disparities in Environmental Concerns Highlighted in New Gallup Survey

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A new Gallup survey has revealed that Black Americans are more likely to express concerns and experience an environmental crisis where they face challenges in relocating. Gallup found that Bl...

Flint’s Toxic Water Poisoned Mental Health, Too

Originally appeared in Word in BlackBy Joseph WIlliams: This story is part of “Flint’s Still Fighting,” Word In Black’s series about the decade-long water crisis, and the struggles and triumphs still transforming the majority-Black city.It’s been a d...

Black Man Shot & Killed By Police After Falling Asleep In Car, Family Says

Photo: Getty Images A family is seeking justice after a 20-year-old Black man was fatally shot by police after they said he fell asleep in his car in Richmond, Virginia. “My son impacted peoples’ lives and never wanted to do anybody any harm or any...

Family Of Black Man Says Police Killed Him In His Car While He Was Sleeping

A family is seeking justice after a 20-year-old Black man was fatally shot by police after they said he fell asleep in his car in Richmond, Virginia. “My son impacted peoples’ lives and never wanted to do anybody any harm or anything,” Latoya...

Black Man Shot and Killed By Police After Falling Asleep In Car, Family Says

This Week In Black History April 24-30, 2024

APRIL 24 1867—The first national meeting of the Ku Klux Klan is held at the Maxwell House in Nashville, Tenn. The White supremacist organization and its various offshoots would go on to launch a wave of terror, which would result in death and inj...

Disparities in Air Quality Exposure Highlighted in American Lung Association’s State of the Air Report

Despite comprising 41.6% of the U.S. population, people of color represent 52% of those living in counties with at least one failing grade for air quality.The American Lung Association’s 25th annual “State of the Air” report has revealed significant...

Protecting the Maternal Health of the Black Community

By Heather M. Butts Originally appeared in Word in Black The Fund for Public Health NYC& and the NYC Department of& Health and Mental Hygiene& recently held a discussion about “Protecting the Health of Black Women and Birthing Peop...

What you need to know about Texas’ school safety policies

By Nina Banks, The Texas TribuneApril 24, 2024 “What you need to know about Texas’ school safety policies” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with th...

JROTC team to compete in national academic bowl championship

BY JENNA CARPENTER Dallas ISD students are making history and headed to the nation’s capital. This summer, Jordan P., Angel C., Leonardo H., and Kyan H., JRTOC students at Emmet J. Conrad High School, will be going on an all-expense paid trip to Wash...

This House Currently Holds the Title for Priciest Property on the South Side

Neighborhood: Kenwood Price:$1,99 million Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 6 Beds, 4.5 baths Home is a haven where cleanliness, inspiration, and comfort tailored to your preferences abound, filled with laughter and love. It’s a refuge from the chaos of the...

South Suburban College Foundation Hosts ‘Hollywood Awards’ Gala for Deserving Students

The South Suburban College Foundation hosts its annual “Hollywood Awards: A Black & White Affair, A Night of Dreams, Success, and Scholarships,” on Saturday, April 27 at 5 p.m. at the Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park. After a hiatu...

The Carr Report: Understanding how to complete Form W-4 Employee Withholding Certificate

A W-4 form, or “Employee’s Withholding Certificate,” is an IRS tax document that employees fill out and submit to their employers. Employers use the information on a W-4 to calculate how much tax to withhold from an employee’s paycheck. When you co...

MR. SONNY KNOWS for April 24, 2024

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