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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...
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ANALYSIS – The recent gubernatorial election in Virginia has underscored a significant spiritual dilemma within American Christianity, particularly within the Black Church. Despite a candidate who openly aligned with biblical principles and genuinely...
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The viral video reveals a distressing scene at a Dallas Regional Medical Center, where a pregnant Black woman, Karrie Jones, visibly in labor, awaits assistance in a wheelchair. Instead of offering urgent care, a nearby white nurse continues with rou...
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Earlier this week, the Trump administrationannounced a significant transfer of core functions from the Department of Education to the Department of Labor and three other federal agencies, marking a significant step towards dismantling the Education D...
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Jimmy Cliff, the legendary reggae pioneer and actor celebrated for his uplifting messages of resilience and joy, has passed away at the age of 81. His family shared the news via social media, revealing that he succumbed to a seizure complicated by pn...
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Each November, residents of Michigan unite with loved ones, savoring delicious meals, cheering for the Lions, and contemplating the past year's events. This Thanksgiving, however, many families face increasing challenges to make ends meet amid a land...
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California’s recent School Dashboard highlights a significant finding: while Black students are progressing, such advancements are insufficient, and the education system is not structured to provide the excellence they merit. This color-coded statewi...
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Shlomo Rechnitz's network of California nursing homes has drawn state scrutiny over several years, now intensified by a flurry of lawsuits. Advocates assert that his facilities exemplify the failures of the Department of Public Health in safeguarding...
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For over five decades, the Miss Black Sacramento Scholarship Pageant has highlighted the intelligence, talent, and fortitude of Black girls and women, reinforcing that true beauty transcends external appearances. Echoing Michelle Obama's words, the e...