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This enduring tradition within the Black church sees pastors leveraging their spiritual authority, guided by scripture, to challenge injustice and encourage their congregations toward action. Such passionate preaching fueled historic civil rights mi...
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On July 29, the Sacramento City Council rejected measures to assist our unhoused community, instead endorsing a policy that intensifies fines and criminal charges against those experiencing homelessness. This decision is perplexing, particularly as M...
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A disabled Navy veteran is on the mend after a shooting incident involving a white man who accused him of “stolen valor.” As reported by KIRO, 68-year-old Harold Powell was performing outside a Seattle Starbucks at Pier 55 when he was shot in the che...
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A conservative commentator was ejected from Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s town hall meeting after she insulted the congresswoman, calling her a “fake ghetto hoodrat.”On Thursday (August 14), disorder erupted during Crockett's event in Dallas, Texas, as Sa...
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Thousands nationwide are anticipated to join a unified protest against Republican-led redistricting efforts in Texas and other states this Saturday, August 16, according to The Guardian. These demonstrations, part of the “Fight the Trump Takeover” ca...
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Facial recognition technology is increasingly adopted for security checks at some of the busiest airports nationwide. TSA's PreCheck Touchless ID is now operational at 15 locations, including Chicago O’Hare, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Las Ve...
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In the United States, a distinct challenge that young adults face is securing their own health insurance by age 26. At this age, the Affordable Care Act requires them to transition off their family plan and independently navigate their coverage opti...
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A federal judge ruled on Thursday to invalidate two actions from the Trump administration designed to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across educational institutions. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher, based in Mary...
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LL Cool J has earned accolades, co-hosted, and showcased his talent on the MTV Video Music Awards stage. Now, the Grammy-winning multi-hyphenate is stepping into the role of solo host for the 2025 ceremony. Returning to the spotlight, he will not sha...
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A contentious TikTok-led boycott aimed at African-owned enterprises highlights the escalating friction between Black Americans and African immigrants. A user named Shea Shelf sparked the conversation, urging Black Americans to reconsider their econom...
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High school students from various regions gathered to envision their potential futures in healthcare during Dentistry Day at Southern Illinois University’s School of Dental Medicine. This comprehensive event, part of the BESt Healthcare Institute’s 2...
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On the morning of August 9, the historic Old Sacramento district buzzed with energy as community members convened at Our Place Event Space & Kitchen to honor The Sacramento OBSERVER’s 30 Under 30 cohort for 2025. This selective group of emerging...
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On August 9th, Detroit buzzed with vibrant energy as the city gathered for Marshall's Good Stuff Social Club, an all-encompassing experience centered on purpose, passion, and the empowerment of Black women. Held at BasBlue and orchestrated by Amber L...
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This week, we present an expertly curated compilation of the most riveting news stories, conveniently offered in an audio format. Immerse yourself in the headlines that truly resonate, ranging from captivating local reports to significant events infl...
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On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom took a humorous jab at some of President Donald Trump's notable sayings as he sought to rally support for an initiative aimed at countering potential Republican influences in the upcoming midterm elections by redist...