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Valerie Montgomery Rice: Making History, One HBCU at a Time

Rice broke barriers as the first woman leader at two HBCU medical schools, and she’s committed to health equity and training more Black doctors. by Donnell Suggs, The Atlanta Voice There are only four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (...

Ancestral Origins: The Fractal Vision of Steve R. Allen

One of the most compelling art exhibitions that this writer has ever seen is by internationally acclaimed& artist Steve R. Allen which is currently in the Jack Sinclair Gallery at the ArtsXchange in East Point. The exhibition titled: “Ancestral...

U.S. Supreme Court takes up Texas case challenging abortion pill access

By Eleanor KlibanoffOriginally appeared in the Texas Tribune A majority of Supreme Court justices seemed open to keeping mifepristone, a common abortion-inducing drug, on the market despite a Texas ruling revoking its FDA approval. In argument...

Krispy Kreme doughnuts are coming to McDonald’s

New York (CNN) —& McDonald’s customers can& soon& pair Krispy Kreme doughnuts with their morning McCafe, in a new food partnership that seeks to expand both brands but that could wind up weakening them instead. Three types of Krispy K...

Supa Girlz: The inspiring journey of Miami Northwestern’s nationally renowned dance team

Extracurricular activities are vehicles that students use to gain new skills, build character, and find their passions. With commitment, extracurricular activities can drive them to destinations where they are seen and awarded for their talent. This...

‘One Pill Kills- Fentanyl” We Must Reach Our Own Understanding

By Terry Allen: In the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic where ‘One Pill& Kills- Fentanyl” , we stand at a crucial juncture where the allocation of substantial settlement funds can make a significant impact on our community’s well-being...

Dallas ISD pilots TEA safety assessment

BY MARICARMEN EROLES INSIDE DALLAS ISD In its continued efforts to prioritize the safety of students and team members, the district conducts regular safety audits throughout the school year. The success of these audits has attracted the attention of...

Why Women’s History Month Is a Must for Black Men

By Houston Defender Originally appeared in Word in Black Women’s History Month offers invaluable benefits that Black men need. For many younger folk (millennials and Gen Zers) Women’s History Month has always been a thing. Whether commemora...

ComEd, HIRE360 Accepting New Applications for Take Charge EV Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Last year’s pilot training program returns to upskill more local residents for careers in the growing EV industry in Illinois ComEd and HIRE360, a nonprofit that connects underserved minority businesses and communities to jobs in the building t...

J. Pharoah Doss: Right-wing simpletons, self-immolators, and flame fanners

HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST OWEI LAKEMFA Constance Garnett translated the majority of Russian literature into English in the first half of the twentieth century. After translating Dostoevsky’s novel Demons, Garnett changed the title to The Possessed. Decad...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Homes Raided in Sex Trafficking Probe, Jet Found Overseas

Federal authorities searched two properties owned by music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in Los Angeles and Miami on Monday (March 25) as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation in New York, according to law enforcement officials who...

GRAMMY® Award-Winning multi-platinum artist Maxwell announces concert at State Farm Arena

Monday morning, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multi platinum artist Maxwell announced The Serenade 2024 North American Tour. Maxwell will be joined by special guest two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B powerhouse Jazmine Sullivan and rising sin...

Takeaways from Donald Trump’s wild day of legal developments

(CNN) —Donald Trump received both a lifeline from the courts Monday and a trial date for the first criminal trial of a former president in US history, a pair of rulings that hit home the legal whiplash constantly surrounding him.The twin rulings Mond...

Effort to legalize sports betting in Georgia faces scrutiny in committee hearing

Efforts to legalize sports betting in Georgia (Senate Bill 386 and Senate Resolution 579) did not move in Georgia’s House Higher Education committee hearing Monday. With just three days left in the state’s legislative session, the clock is ticking b...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ California and Florida homes raided, according to Homeland Security

(CNN) —& In& response to a CNN question about reports of raids of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ homes, the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) said that as part of an ongoing investigation they, along with other law enforcement partne...