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This year’s Met Gala will spotlight a lesser-known segment of fashion history. The dress code, “Tailored for You,” emphasizes menswear, while the theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” aligns with an upcoming exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum...
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The 2025 American Lung Association “State of the Air” report underscores troubling inequalities: Black Americans face a 1.5-fold higher risk of inhaling unhealthy air. Despite advancements in pollution regulation, recent EPA rollbacks jeopardize the...
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Pastor Jamail Johnson, the national executive director of the African American Male Wellness Agency, alongside Dr. Donnell Cooper, local executive director, highlighted the significance of Black Men's Wellness Day. Hosted at the University of Houston...
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Abel Tesfaye, famously recognized as The Weeknd, perceives his rise within the pop sphere as an interesting pause amid his cinematic ambitions. Delighted by his upcoming experimental musical film, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” debuting May 16...
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Traditionally, Black women have been ingrained with the belief that financial success demands unwavering dedication and personal sacrifice. However, this “hustle culture” is unsustainable and detrimental. It is crucial to reshape our definition of su...
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Memphis, akin to numerous Black urban areas, grapples with the effects of industrial pollution from neighboring factories. At a Shelby County Health Department meeting, residents strongly opposed xAI's request for gas generators, expressing their dis...
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The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) is reminding veterans they can request a complimentary copy of their DD-214 form by visiting Michigan.gov/DD214requestform. MVAA Director Brian L. Love noted a disturbing trend of companies charging veteran...
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Detroit strides forward with significance. MiSide Community Impact Network is launching its annual “Mind Over Miles” Mental Health Awareness Walk for Mental Health Awareness Month. This initiative emphasizes healing through each mile for yourself and...
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FactCheck.org is proud to announce its achievement of the prestigious 2025 National Headliner Award for excellence in online beat reporting focused on government and political affairs. The top honor in this category recognized our rigorous fact-check...
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Donald Trump has returned to the Oval Office with tactics detrimental to Black families in Michigan. His initial days have jeopardized both democracy and Black dignity. Progress Michigan highlights stark consequences of his governance, revealing the...
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After twelve years, Detroit's mayoral race reopens, presenting a pivotal opportunity for voters. Eight candidates, all Black, each with diverse experiences and leadership styles, vie for the position, aware of the urgent stakes involved. Prominent fi...
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Artisans, entrepreneurs, chefs, and cultural enthusiasts, rejoice! The African World Festival (AWF) returns this summer with vendor applications now open! Scheduled for July 18-20, 2025, the festival promises a vibrant celebration at Detroit’s scenic...
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A recent study reveals that 43% of teenagers aged 13-18 express concern about their financial futures, even as high schools improve financial literacy offerings. Research from Junior Achievement and MissionSquare Retirement Foundation shows a rise in...
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By Denise Amos | CALmatters Affording a home is no easy feat in California, where houses cost twice the national average. And for a lucky few, a state program aiming to help first-time homebuyers has reduced this American rite to a matter of winning...
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The term "hospice" often evokes notions of finality, a misunderstanding that caregivers like Monica James are determined to overturn. As the Community Engagement Coordinator for Houston Hospice, she actively informs communities about the essential ro...
