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Family and friends congregated at the Self Designs Art Gallery in Sacramento on August 10 to commemorate what would have been Stephon Clark's 30th birthday. More than seven years have passed since his tragic death, when Sacramento police mistakenly i...
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Tre Little’s exuberance was palpable as he showcased his two-step in cowboy boots during the BET Awards preshow this summer.“I once watched this every year on TV, and now I'm performing onstage,” reflected the 22-year-old from Atlanta. “I was overwh...
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A significant crisis is unfolding on HBCU campuses. Currently, Black men comprise merely 26% of HBCU students, marking the lowest percentage in nearly half a century. The South, home to 89% of HBCUs, records a dismal 33% Black male college enrollmen...
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Heat pumps, known for their efficient air conditioning and heating capabilities, have emerged as vital components in contemporary home building. Yet, manufacturers that typically rely on outdated heating technologies have been sluggish to embrace th...
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President Donald Trump's immigration policies disregard loyalty, a reality that Roland Mehrez Beainy is confronting firsthand. The Lebanese immigrant, who created a mini restaurant empire celebrating Trump, now faces deportation under the very system...
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In an unexpected move, Howard University President Ben Vinson III, 55, will depart from his role as the institution's 18th President. This announcement coincides with the commencement of the academic year. Leslie Hale, chair of the Board of Trustees,...
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During her teenage years, Kristee Haggins faced immense pressures stemming from life, education, and systemic racism, which unfortunately led her to a suicide attempt. Alarmingly, data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrati...
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Michael Jackson's birthday transcends the ordinary, inviting fans worldwide to commemorate a musical legend whose melodies attract millions even today. His philanthropic impact extended beyond borders, reaching children in hospitals and classrooms wo...
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The California-Hawaii State Conference of the NAACP is advocating for the Legislature to approve two reparations bills crafted by state Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego), who heads the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC).These proposals—...
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As several retailers shutter their operations, Grocery Outlet is thriving, with new locations emerging, including one in Arden-Arcade. Owners Keith and Phyllis McDonald Johnson are preparing to launch on Thursday, August 28, diligently tackling their...
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The history of Black individuals in space is a topic with varying perspectives. When searching "first Black in space," one finds Guion Bluford, who soared into space on August 30, 1983. Yet, it was Afro-Latinx Arnaldo Tamayo Mendez from Cuba, who ven...
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Brian Copeland embodies various roles: actor, stand-up comedian, playwright, novelist, and radio host. When asked about his career, he succinctly states, “I’m an entertainer.”Recently inducted into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame, Copeland is celebr...
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“There’s no cause to reverse progress simply because Vladimir Putin offered some political insights,” stated Donna Brazile, the former chair of the Democratic National Committee and the DNC’s Voting Rights Institute. Following a meeting with the Uk...
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Room B214 at John F. Kennedy High School was perpetually illuminated too harshly for Heaven’Le James, a freshman overwhelmed by a daunting math worksheet. Each digit appeared blurred, with threes masquerading as eights and sixes morphing into nines....
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Members of the Rastafarian community recently gathered outside Nairobi to celebrate the inauguration of their latest tabernacle, a significant moment for this faith, which was long marginalized in Kenya. The unique wooden structure, topped with iron...