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The statistics are both alarming and unsettling: Black women are murdered at rates nearly three times higher than their white counterparts. According to a recent report from the Violence Policy Center, the perpetrators are often acquainted with the v...
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Masud Olufani experienced profound pain during 2020, a year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and the harrowing deaths of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery. "Their murders triggered an overwhelming response in me—emotionally and physically," he reflects....
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This week, we present an expertly curated collection of the most captivating news stories, now available in a convenient audio format. Engage with the essential headlines that resonate, encompassing everything from riveting local events to significan...
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The TéMaTé Institute for Black Dance & Culture will host its annual Convening for Dance and Culture in Detroit on October 18–19, 2025, uniting artists, educators, and community members in a celebration rooted in movement and heritage. This two-da...
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Aftershock 2025, a music festival focused on rock, took place in Sacramento, presenting an impressive array of headliners alongside niche favorites. Notably, it highlighted Black-led alternative bands that are transforming representation within the r...
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Detroit marked a significant milestone in its rejuvenation efforts recently, as Leona Medley, executive director of the Joe Louis Greenway Partnership, alongside Mayor Mike Duggan, celebrated the opening of a newly completed segment of the Joe Louis...
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Detroit’s construction sector is witnessing an unprecedented surge, backed by billions in active projects. The Gilbert Family Foundation’s Motor City Contractor Fund (MCCF), in collaboration with renowned construction firm Barton Malow and Invest Det...
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Despite persistent efforts to address educational disparities, Black students in Sacramento's largest school districts continue to fall behind their counterparts in English and math on California's statewide assessments. The California Assessment of...
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Democratic activist and former DNC vice chair David Hogg has announced his endorsement of state Rep. Donavan McKinney, D-Detroit, over incumbent U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar in Michigan’s 13th District. “Shri Thanedar exemplifies the type of out-of-touch,...
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As the automotive sector navigates extraordinary challenges and transformative evolution, the 2025 Annual Rainbow PUSH/CEF Global Automotive Summit returns to Detroit with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Celebrating its 26th year, th...
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California's K-12 students are showing notable academic recovery post-pandemic, as reflected in the latest state test scores released today. The Smarter Balanced assessments indicate substantial gains across virtually all student demographics and gra...
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The first week of October marked the arrival of Aftershock 2025 in Sacramento, a rock-focused music festival and a hallmark event in the area. Spanning from October 3 to 5, this year showcased major acts such as Korn and Bring Me The Horizon, alongsi...
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Recent allegations from a whistleblower concerning the gradual undermining of fair housing and civil rights oversight at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have prompted key minority officials from both legislative chambers to advo...
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A significant settlement of $17 million has been secured for Nakia Porter, a former mother from Sacramento County who suffered grave mistreatment by Solano County sheriff's deputies in 2020. Following a relentless five-year struggle for justice, this...
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The World Trade Organization significantly upgraded its merchandise trade growth forecast for this year following a surprisingly strong initial half, buoyed by increased AI-related acquisitions, preemptive U.S. imports stemming from tariff apprehensi...