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Residents from Detroit's east side, alongside local leaders and community groups, congregated at Gaylord and Moran on Friday morning to advocate for the closure of a concrete crushing facility they claim is contaminating their environment. Activist J...
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Governor Gavin Newsom has enacted Senate Bill (SB) 518, a groundbreaking law establishing California’s Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery—the nation’s inaugural state agency dedicated to facilitating reparations for Black Americans. “Recently...
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Detroit is set to launch a distinctive, locally-developed contemporary art platform in collaboration with international partners, designed to foster local talent. Dubbed Detroit Salon, this initiative is spearheaded by Salonnière, with support from t...
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“Ruth and Boaz” marks the initial film from a co-production by Devon Franklin and Tyler Perry, aimed at delivering faith-based narratives for Netflix. Set in contemporary Nashville, it follows Ruth Moably (Serayah), an aspiring singer grappling with...
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The Sacramento City Unified School District revealed during its September 13 meeting that it has exceeded its budget by $43 million for the 2024-25 academic year. This shortfall is primarily due to unexpected year-end expenses such as salaries, educa...
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On November 7, as the atmosphere electrifies at The Henry in Dearborn, a black-tie gala will not only showcase an evening of sophistication but also commemorate the deep-rooted commitment of Judson Center to Michigan’s vulnerable populations. Lenora...
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In 1986, as a graduate student in theater arts at UCLA, a white professor accused me of submitting a plagiarized term paper. I was shocked; I was knowledgeable and had years of writing experience. I actively participated in discussions, and I felt we...
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In Chicago, a significant number of students are refraining from attending school, not due to a lack of interest in education, but as a result of intensified Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. These raids, which feature heavily armed ag...
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The statistics are both alarming and unsettling: Black women are murdered at rates nearly three times higher than their white counterparts. According to a recent report from the Violence Policy Center, the perpetrators are often acquainted with the v...
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Masud Olufani experienced profound pain during 2020, a year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and the harrowing deaths of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery. "Their murders triggered an overwhelming response in me—emotionally and physically," he reflects....
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This week, we present an expertly curated collection of the most captivating news stories, now available in a convenient audio format. Engage with the essential headlines that resonate, encompassing everything from riveting local events to significan...
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The TéMaTé Institute for Black Dance & Culture will host its annual Convening for Dance and Culture in Detroit on October 18–19, 2025, uniting artists, educators, and community members in a celebration rooted in movement and heritage. This two-da...
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Aftershock 2025, a music festival focused on rock, took place in Sacramento, presenting an impressive array of headliners alongside niche favorites. Notably, it highlighted Black-led alternative bands that are transforming representation within the r...
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Detroit marked a significant milestone in its rejuvenation efforts recently, as Leona Medley, executive director of the Joe Louis Greenway Partnership, alongside Mayor Mike Duggan, celebrated the opening of a newly completed segment of the Joe Louis...
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Detroit’s construction sector is witnessing an unprecedented surge, backed by billions in active projects. The Gilbert Family Foundation’s Motor City Contractor Fund (MCCF), in collaboration with renowned construction firm Barton Malow and Invest Det...