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A state senator seeks to amplify the presence of law enforcement within local schools, inspiring protests from various advocacy groups against the suggested legislation. Senate Bill 19, authored by Sen. Susan Rubio, D-West Covina, aims to penalize in...
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Zikia, a high school senior in Philadelphia, faced anxiety about her college choices, especially with her charter school's decision ceremony approaching. Feeling torn between her options, she sought guidance from her favorite teacher, the only Black...
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In a recent press conference held in Boulder, Colorado, football coach Deion Sanders revealed the challenging details of his battle with aggressive bladder cancer, emphasizing his current status as cancer-free according to his medical team. The Pro...
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Allen Hall described the experience of boarding a bus with over 20 former residents of an Atlanta homeless encampment as “deeply emotional.” Earlier this year, a friend of his was tragically killed when a bulldozer struck his tent.Though the city se...
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The National African American Child and Family Research Center (NAACFRC) at Morehouse School of Medicine aims to establish national leadership and excellence in community-focused research to enhance services for African American children and families...
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U.S. singer Ciara has become one of the initial public figures to obtain citizenship in Benin, following a recent legislative initiative aimed at granting citizenship to descendants of enslaved individuals. The Grammy-winning artist received her citi...
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A viral video filmed in what appears to be a high school cafeteria begins with Jeremiah Mason, a Black student at Fresno Christian Schools, enjoying chicken fingers. Suddenly, another student enters and greets him with a racial slur. Mason, then a se...
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Presenting a thoughtfully assembled collection of this week’s most captivating news stories, now available in an easily accessible audio format. Immerse yourself in the crucial headlines that resonate, spanning from intriguing local tales to signific...
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Millions of Americans with Parent PLUS loans face potential hurdles in accessing student loan forgiveness, according to Forbes. The recently passed “Big, Beautiful Bill” fundamentally revamped the federal student loan landscape, bidding farewell to s...