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For numerous African American families, maintaining electricity and climate control is not merely a monthly expenditure; it represents a significant financial strain. Recent research from Binghamton University and California State University, San Ber...
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Tamar Braxton has revealed she is on the mend following a harrowing near-fatal event. On Tuesday, August 19, the 48-year-old artist shared her ordeal via Instagram Stories, recounting a shocking incident in which she “nearly died” and was discovered...
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We present a thoughtfully assembled collection of the week's most intriguing news stories, provided in an easily accessible audio format. Immerse yourself in the significant headlines, ranging from captivating local accounts to pivotal developments t...
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Millions of Americans are encountering heightened obstacles to mental health care as the Trump administration erodes protections aimed at making insurers accountable. ProPublica reveals that just months into his second term, the administration halted...
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Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican émigré who established himself in Harlem, became a prominent advocate for Black empowerment and the “Back to Africa” initiative during the early 1920s before his 1927 deportation to Jamaica. On August 17, he was commemorate...
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Michigan lawmakers have introduced House Bill 4976, which seeks to prevent out-of-state National Guard units or any armed forces from entering the state without the governor's approval or a valid presidential order. While this aligns with existing fe...
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Photo: Arturo Holmes / Getty Images Entertainment / Getty Images The NAACP is launching a series of nationwide town halls aimed at mobilizing Black voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, per CBS News. On Tuesday (August 19), the NAACP kicked off...
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A federal judge has dismissed the gravest charge against two former Louisville police officers linked to the tragic 2020 raid on Breonna Taylor’s home. On March 13, Taylor, alongside her boyfriend Kenneth Walker, was present when Louisville officers...
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As kids head back to school this year, educators and families are confronted with more than just academic hurdles. They must also address the emotional and behavioral consequences rooted in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which can significantl...
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President Donald Trump's recent directive to assume control over the police department in Washington, D.C., alongside deploying 800 National Guard personnel, evokes a bygone era of 19th-century colonialist rhetoric. Following this, he deployed 500 fe...
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Vice President J.D. Vance has indicated that the federal assumption of policing in Washington, D.C. may serve as a precedent for other urban areas across the United States. On Wednesday, August 20, Vance was present at Union Station, accompanied by D...
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Williams has voiced significant pride in his role as the first Black captain of Athletic Bilbao, particularly amid a climate of growing far-right sentiments in society. At 31, he emerges as a trailblazer among the club’s few Black athletes, having a...
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Activist Kanika Cousine emphasizes the necessity of integrating healing into the school day. In March 2025, 16-year-old Sincere Jazmin tragically lost his life to gun violence at a bus stop in Jamaica, Queens, shortly after getting off his school bus...
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In August 2023, 19-year-old Tajdryn Forbes was fatally shot in Bogalusa, Louisiana, near his mother's residence. Naketra Guy described her son as a humble and respectful leader, deeply rooted in his community and excelling in athletics. Tragically,...
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When a U.S. president stands at a podium—exuding power and arrogance—suggesting that slavery had "benefits," likening enslavement to skill acquisition, equating shackles with educational tools, and disguising plantations as vocational institutions, i...