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On Saturday evening, Mario Dewar Barrett, known as Mario, showcased his talent at the Jack White Theatre in Detroit’s Masonic Temple. Dressed in a striking leather vest and pants, the 39-year-old R&B artist captivated the audience with his perfor...
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Amidst a climate where numerous Americans perceive threats to their faith and democratic values, appeals for prayer resonate across the nation. From religious congregations to social media platforms, many voices are championing unified spiritual enga...
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The recent use of food stamp benefits by the Trump administration for political maneuvering underscores how swiftly lower-income families can face food insecurity. Despite the U.S. being the world's largest food producer and exporter—wasting 30% to 4...
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When the AI-generated country track “Walk My Walk” ascended to No. 1 on Billboard’s country digital song sales chart this month, it was attributed to a fictitious artist named Breaking Rust, a white, digitally-created avatar. However, the song’s voca...
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Writing about the journey of Black children within the K-12 education framework—alongside the numerous challenges they encounter—can be quite disheartening. As the education reporter for Word In Black, I frequently engage with studies highlighting th...
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The City of Sacramento’s Film + Media Office is currently inviting applications for its film grant, aimed at nurturing and promoting growth in film and television production within the city. In its fifth iteration, this initiative is funded through M...
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Dr. Rebekah Fenton, a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine, recently engaged with The OBSERVER about the effects of the digital realm on today’s youth. She highlights the dual nature of social media, stressing the importance of positive m...
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A recent report highlights that Black women in California experience significant disparities in wages, health, and housing, yet demonstrate exceptional resilience through active civic involvement and leadership. Currently, Black women earn merely 60...
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Texas has instigated a reproductive health crisis exemplified by the tragic case of Tierra Walker, a mother who perished after being denied life-saving abortion services. This disaster aligns severely with the nation’s ongoing Black maternal health c...
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Vibrant snaps, enthusiastic affirmations, and applause resonated throughout the Sacramento Poetry Center on November 21 and 22, as a diverse group of creators and community members engaged in open-mic readings that spanned political and personal them...
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A recent study raises critical concerns about racial disparities in access to Algebra 1, an essential precursor for advanced mathematics, college, and STEM fields. Conducted by the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA), the research scrutinized dat...
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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, an inductee of the Basketball Hall of Fame, entered a not guilty plea on Monday concerning allegations of profiting from illicit poker games with connections to Mafia figures and at least one former...
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Tickets are now available for the highly anticipated celebration in Detroit, as Michigan Chronicle and Real Times Media pay tribute to outstanding achievements and excellence.Who’s Who in Black Detroit is excited to announce the release of the Who’s...
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Detroit's Mayor-elect and City Council President, Mary Sheffield, has partnered with U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib to address concerns regarding the insufficient compensation artists receive from record companies. Recently, Tlaib reinstated the L...
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On November 20, the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC) hosted a virtual forum with ethnic media outlets throughout California to spotlight two crucial statewide initiatives: the CalAssist Mortgage Fund, aimed at pro...