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Every day, individuals across the nation apply for or renew their driver’s licenses, often confronted with the simple yet profound question: Are you willing to register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor? For 40-year-old Tamika Smith, the answer is a...
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Kaci Patterson stands as the founder and Chief Architect of the Black Equity Collective (BEC), a pivotal network dedicated to bolstering Black-led organizations' sustainability in Southern California. An alumna of Pepperdine University, Patterson ear...
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Since assuming office in January, President Donald Trump has begun fulfilling his commitment to dismantle the Department of Education. His administration has terminated thousands of employees, revoked racial equity policies, and recently reassigned e...
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This year's Black Friday was anything but typical. On November 28, Florin Square transformed into a vibrant marketplace featuring over 50 Black-owned businesses, live performances, and soul-food vendors, alongside the Sojourner Truth African Heritage...
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In the realm of higher education, a substantial endowment is often viewed as a hallmark of stability, enabling institutions to strategize for the future, recruit eminent talent, and withstand economic fluctuations. However, for Historically Black Col...
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Sean Paul encountered devastation unlike anything he had experienced as he toured the Jamaican countryside following Hurricane Melissa. This catastrophic Category 5 hurricane, with rainfall and winds surpassing 200 miles per hour, wreaked havoc in th...
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The health challenges faced by the Reverend Jesse Jackson have prompted deep reflection and prayers. His teachings, born from the ongoing struggle for freedom, resonate now more than ever.Globally, charismatic leaders often emerge during liberation...
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For many years, Sacramento has nurtured a wealth of musical talent, only to see its artists compelled to leave in search of viable opportunities. Singers, producers, and performers often encounter an inevitable hurdle: to sustain themselves in the ar...