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5 days ago
Outfielder Dave Winfield was an extraordinary talent in the realm of professional baseball. Towering, swift, and remarkably strong, he excelled in football and basketball during his early athletic years. Few could predict his eventual pivot to baseba...
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The U.S. Postal Service remains a vital lifeline for millions, but missteps under former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy have left it vulnerable. Despite DeJoy’s resignation in spring, his controversial “Delivering for America” plan continues to impa...
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Target's recent reduction of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has led to notable financial setbacks. In the first quarter of 2025, the retailer reported a 3.8% fall in comparable sales alongside a 2.8% decrease in year-over-year...
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Presley Chweneyagae, the distinguished South African actor famed for his pivotal role in the Oscar-winning film "Tsotsi," has tragically passed away at the age of 40. His talent agency, MLA, confirmed his death on Tuesday, remarking that South Africa...
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Malcolm X, celebrated by actor and activist Ossie Davis as Harlem’s “brightest hope,” would have marked his 100th birthday on May 19. This significant anniversary was commemorated across various locations, including Harlem, Detroit’s Charles Wright M...
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When House Republicans endorsed President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” in the early hours of Thursday, it signified a troubling turn for Black communities, particularly Black women. The bill proposes a staggering $700 billion cut to Medicaid,...
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6 days ago
Where are all the Black-centric scripted television shows heading? The current primetime lineup has seen significant cancellations of series featuring predominantly Black casts or leading Black characters. Notable shows include Prime Video’s “Harlem,...
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On Sunday, 24 high school students from 15 local institutions were celebrated at the Annual Black Achievers Creating Change Celebration, organized by the Sacramento Chapter of Links Inc. The group comprised 17 seniors and seven juniors—16 females and...
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The California Black Women’s Health Project envisions a future where women’s health choices flourish in a landscape that promotes equal access and justice. However, Governor Gavin Newsom’s revised budget poses a significant threat by suggesting the...
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6 days ago
Recently, I navigated through Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport—an all-too-familiar space for me over my 30 years of travel. This occasion, however, was disconcerting. The TSA line resembled chaos, with frustrated travelers and overwhelmed agents...
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On May 23, cultural organizer and birth worker Ruth Jeannoel will unveil her inaugural book, “Restorative Justice Practices: Circle Keeping for Community Healing,” during the “We Got Us: Healing Justice Skill Share” at Miami's Little Haiti Community...
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Organizations like Edgewood Community Farm advocate for techniques such as cultivating sunflowers, which enhance aesthetics and gradually improve soil health. Following California's catastrophic wildfires, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FE...
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In the spring of 2020, a devastating video of George Floyd's death at the hands of a Minneapolis officer ignited historic protests. Millions rallied for police defunding, advocating for community-focused support and genuine recognition of Black live...
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6 days ago
Navigating the child welfare system can be daunting for Black families striving for reunification. In Sacramento County, the Cultural Broker Program stands as a crucial source of assistance, tackling the disproportionate representation of African Am...
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1 week ago
On the closing day of the Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Ava Fitzgerald focused on one pivotal element: trust. The junior hurdler, enveloped in gospel music and adorned with cross earrings, inscribed Jeremiah 29:11 on her arm as a re...