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In an era where Black culture and history often face erasure, Kimberly Biggs-Jordan champions their celebration. She will lead a Legacy Tour to Col. Allensworth State Historic Park on June 14, commemorating two decades of guiding youth through this h...
- 17 hours ago
Pregnant, healthy individuals are receiving conflicting guidance about COVID-19 vaccinations. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a non-expert in medicine, claims the vaccine is unnecessary, while the CDC continues to classify pregnant women as a high-risk group...
- 17 hours ago
On May 16, a catastrophic tornado swept through a 23-mile stretch of St. Louis, inflicting approximately $1.6 billion in damages and tragically claiming five lives. While it lacked the ferocity of the infamous 2011 Joplin tornado, the St. Louis incid...
- 17 hours ago
Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a Democrat, has recently ignited controversy within the state’s reparations initiative by vetoing legislation aimed at evaluating the repercussions of slavery and Jim Crow. Supported by the state legislature and the Legis...
- 17 hours ago
After leaving a small, predominantly white liberal arts institution, Nalini Venugopal was drawn to Rutgers University-Newark for its rich diversity. "I no longer wished to inhabit an environment steeped in white male values," she shared. Initially he...
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Licensed cannabis retailers throughout California are rallying behind Assembly Bill 564, introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco). This legislation aims to halt an impending tax hike on cannabis, escalating from 15% to 19%, set to co...
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Dr. Otis Williams possesses a flair for making a memorable entrance, even if it's via phone. Exhibiting an admirable commitment to time, he pauses the interview momentarily—“four or five heartbeats”—for a brief technology check. Derrick Holmes, the C...
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Twenty-five courageous survivors of childhood sexual abuse recently gathered at the state Capitol, voicing their testimonies to help defeat Senate Bill 832. This legislation sought to impose stringent requirements for abuse claims, necessitating “cle...
- 1 day ago
In remembrance of George Floyd, local activists commemorated the fifth anniversary of his tragic death with a march aimed at preserving his legacy and spotlighting the impact on the Black community. Floyd died on May 25, 2020, under the knee of a Mi...
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The alarming escalation of drowning incidents among Black Americans has become an urgent public health crisis, particularly since 2019. Recent statistics reveal that nearly 40% of Black adults lack swimming skills, with Black youths facing a threefol...
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"Lilo & Stitch" and "Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning" have once again captured the box office spotlight, following an unprecedented Memorial Day weekend. Alongside them, new releases like Sony's family-oriented "Karate Kid: Legends" and A...
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Research indicates that suicide rates among Black youth have surged by nearly 37% in recent years, with Black adolescents reporting higher attempts than their white and Hispanic counterparts. Additionally, Black and Native American students are 1.3 t...
- 1 day ago
As the Senate engages in discussions over substantial changes to the recently passed House budget bill, experts and civil rights advocates raise serious alarms about its negative repercussions for Black Americans. The proposed budget cuts and tax inc...
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If one were to envision a quintessential Black superwoman, it would certainly be Sonja Prince-Ward. Juggling her role in an assisted living center, a governmental position, and spearheading her church's hospitality ministry, she epitomizes tenacity d...
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Stand-up comedian Nina G skillfully weaves her stutter and dyslexia into her comedy, transforming personal challenges into relatable humor. Yet, her mission transcends laughs; she champions representation in the arts. Based in Pleasanton, she emphasi...
