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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...
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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...