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Heather Berry, raised as the daughter of a committed police officer, witnessed her father’s unwavering dedication to his profession. He donned his uniform each day, risking his life “to get the job done” and return home safely. As the social action c...
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Senator Tammy Duckworth and Representative Katherine Clark have reintroduced the CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act, aiming to sustain funding for the Child Care Access Means Parents in Schools (CCAMPIS) program until 2031, increasing annual funding to $500...
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Detroit mourns the loss of its prominent figure, Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, who passed away on October 7 at the age of 80. A former U.S. congresswoman and dedicated educator, her influence spanned from local classrooms to the corridors of Congress. T...
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Many individuals have family members with disabilities who receive essential government assistance, such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While SSI is vital for basic necessities like food and shelter, Medicaid coverage is crucial...
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The Joe Louis Greenway Partnership (JLGP) extends an invitation to the community for Pink ’o’ ween, a complimentary, family-centric event merging Halloween festivities with breast cancer awareness, survivor acknowledgment, and community bonding.Event...
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Polling leader and council president Mary Sheffield has garnered another endorsement from a fellow council member in her quest to be Detroit's next mayor. Incumbent Gabriela Santiago-Romero of District 6 joined Sheffield at the Joe Louis Greenway Par...
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The ongoing discord between Congressional Democrats and Republicans over crucial aspects of national health care policy remains a pivotal issue as the federal government shutdown, initiated on October 1, prolongs. During a virtual town hall, U.S. Rep...
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A new law in California is set to prolong the use of booster seats for shorter children, imposing fines for improper seat belt usage. Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom enacted a revised version of Assembly Bill 435, initially proposing to prevent smal...
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A peculiar phase in the climate justice movement is unfolding nationwide. Earlier this year, the Trump administration eliminated several vital climate and equity programs, prompting community organizations to scramble amidst the rollback of federal e...
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School boards have significant influence over educational content, financial allocation, and district leadership, yet a considerable number of board members do not reflect the diversity of Black America. According to a recent study by The Thomas Ford...
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Vernon Jones, a former Democratic state representative who shifted allegiance to support President Donald Trump, declared his candidacy for Georgia's secretary of state on Monday. Embracing the moniker “Black Donald Trump,” Jones previously campaigne...
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Upon accessing LinkedIn, users often encounter a deluge of posts emphasizing layoffs, an unstable job market, and individuals indicating their "openness to work." The landscape is poised to become even more competitive as 100,000 federal employees wh...
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Next week, Sacramento will host families, educators, mental health advocates, and professionals united by a mission to diminish the stigma surrounding mental illness. The 2025 NAMI California Annual Conference is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, Oc...
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Marc Maron concluded his podcast journey on Monday, inviting Barack Obama for the finale after an impressive 16 years and over 1,600 episodes. Obama first elevated “WTF With Marc Maron” when he visited Maron’s garage studio in Los Angeles while still...
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On February 8, 2025, Loreal Duran navigated the hallways of her Los Angeles apartment complex with her one- and seven-year-old children, having faced upheaval after her husband, Giovanni, originally from El Salvador, was apprehended by U.S. Immigrati...