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Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Culver City) is advocating for increased wages for incarcerated firefighters, proposing an hourly rate of $19. Currently earning $5-10 daily, these heroes protect California from wildfires. With AB 247 advancing, Bryan e...
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A Nashville study uncovers a concerning disparity in math confidence among Black girls, with over 70% expressing a negative math identity. Many fail to link math to their STEM career goals. Researchers stress the importance of culturally relevant mat...
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(By Laura Onyeneho | Houston Defender | Word In Black) Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour, launching April 28, 2025, brings budget dilemmas for fans. With ticket prices from $110 to $3,000, many face tough choices. While some strategize payment plans, othe...
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In Houston, the nursing shortage has escalated, with over 27,000 Registered Nurses (RNs) missing. Renée G. Omoyeni founded CompassRN to mentor aspiring nurses, focusing on underrepresented communities. The program offers essential skills and technolo...
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Historically, Black women have reshaped the beauty landscape. In celebration of Women's History Month, the California Black Health Network launches the Conscious Black Beauty Movement, encouraging Black women to select safer, non-toxic beauty product...
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Demonstrators gathered outside the Edward A. Garmatz U.S. District Courthouse in Baltimore on March 14, 2025, ahead of a hearing about Social Security data access. Frank Bisignano faced scrutiny over proposed cuts impacting millions reliant on Social...
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Black service members have heroically served the U.S. military across conflicts, yet they often faced racism. Recent actions by Arlington National Cemetery erased the stories of Black, Latino, and Indigenous heroes. We must advocate for their recogni...
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Former NBA star Mike Bibby returns to Sacramento as the new basketball coach for Sacramento State. Athletic director Mark Orr believes Bibby's leadership will revitalize the struggling program. Bibby aims to build a competitive team through the NCAA...
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President Trump’s 2024 campaign promises to lower egg prices, which soared under Biden. Recent USDA reports show wholesale prices dropped significantly, but retail costs remain high for consumers. Factors include avian flu and inflation. Experts emph...
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Meharry Medical College partners with Authority Health to offer third-year medical students hands-on family medicine training in Detroit's underserved areas. This collaboration enhances their education through a focus on both inpatient and outpatient...
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Vice President JD Vance acknowledged White House adviser Elon Musk's "mistakes" regarding the Department of Government Efficiency. However, a manipulated audio clip falsely amplifies Vance's remarks. Experts deem the clip "100% fake," with Vance’s sp...
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Denise Smith's federal career began 50 years ago under President Nixon. While still in high school, she secured a Navy intern position in Annapolis, Maryland. Over 35 years, she advanced through diverse human resources leadership roles within the Nav...
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A West Virginia couple, Jeanne Whitefeather, 63, and Donald Lantz, 62, received a combined prison sentence of up to 375 years for abusing their five adopted Black children and subjecting them to slavery. Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney Debra Rusn...
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Black women in law represent only 4.1% of U.S. lawyers in 2024, highlighting their significant underrepresentation. Despite facing systemic barriers, their remarkable resilience and vital contributions are reshaping courtrooms and law firms, ensuring...
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George Edward Foreman emerged as a fierce contender, reminiscent of the notorious heavyweight champion Sonny Liston. Once a feared figure in boxing, Liston lost his title to Muhammad Ali in 1964. His former trainer instilled a similar intimidating mi...
