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Harlem has lost one of its most enduring voices with the passing of former U.S. Representative Charles B. Rangel at the age of 94. A political titan and founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Rangel served New York’s 13th Congressional D...
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“Let me be clear. Fast-tracking the Delta Conveyance Project (DCP) significantly jeopardizes our region's ecological integrity, economic stability, and public trust,” stated Assemblymember Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City) during her address to Governor N...
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On May 18-19, the California State Capitol was alive with vivid shades of pink and green as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (AKA) assembled to champion both sisterhood and advocacy for crucial policy reform. The 26th California AKA Day at the Capito...
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Five years ago, the world witnessed the tragic death of George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer's knee pressing into his neck for an agonizing nine minutes and 29 seconds. Had it not been for the courageous act of a bystander capturing the i...
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The Bible, a ubiquitous presence from familial treasures to hotel rooms, serves as a foundational guide for Christians and a literary gem for avid readers. Comprising 66 diverse books across two testaments, it offers law, history, poetry, and drama,...
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The art market in Sacramento has evolved significantly, as veteran artist Tony Natsoulas reflects. With a stalwart presence in 18 museums, Natsoulas finds traditional routes less fruitful and prefers direct engagement with fans through newsletters a...
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When Page Campbell’s physician suggested Wegovy, an injectable weight loss drug, prior to her bariatric surgery, she was eager to try it. "I’ve battled my weight for so long,” expressed Campbell, 40, a single mother of two. After about four weeks on...
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A senior psychology major at Northern Illinois University, Kaleb Deer has witnessed how the recent push by Washington to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs has heightened anxiety among minority students like himself. “They labe...
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Seniors are expressing deep concerns about the implications of Trump’s administration, particularly regarding policies affecting their financial security. Carstell Walker Jr., who recently passed at 87, often remarked, “Trump ain’t getting nare bit o...
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After 25 years of artistic distinction and community service, The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) has been unexpectedly omitted from this year’s National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funding. This abrupt decision arrived devoid of prior dialogue,...
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Following President Donald Trump's 2026 budget proposal revealed in early May, which aims for $163 billion in federal spending cuts, attention has shifted towards reductions in foreign aid and a commitment to bolstering border security. However, the...
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Amidst a digital age brimming with diverse voices, Black spirituality is rapidly transforming. Although traditional church attendance has waned among younger generations, discussions surrounding faith, healing, and ancestral ties are resonating loud...
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CANNES, France — Capturing the quintessence of Spike Lee remains a daunting challenge, yet his latest cinematic endeavor, “Highest 2 Lowest,” achieves this remarkably. Featuring Denzel Washington as a passionate Knicks supporter, the film vividly po...
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A television commercial by a pro-Trump organization presents dubious assertions using outdated statistics to claim that President Trump is rectifying an economy allegedly devastated by Democrats. For instance, the ad states that “inflation and gas pr...