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In 2020, NBA executives established the bio-secure “NBA Bubble” in Orlando, Florida, facilitating professional basketball amid the COVID-19 pandemic. During this crucial period, teams vying for playoff positions competed fiercely for the coveted seve...
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At the recent Pancakes and Politics Forum III, three influential Southern mayors—LaToya Cantrell, Steven L. Reed, and Andre Dickens—gathered to explore the distinct leadership hurdles faced by Black and female mayors in largely Republican regions. Th...
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"Sinners," the acclaimed film set in early 20th-century Mississippi, has captured widespread attention. Directed by Ryan Coogler and featuring Michael B. Jordan, this visually captivating movie incorporates elements like juke joints, churches, Hoodoo...
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During a notable meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, President Donald Trump showcased a video he claimed depicted memorial sites for a thousand deceased white farmers, whom he described as genocide victims. This interaction occurred...
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Sheryl Underwood is poised for a vibrant resurgence in the comedy scene with her Mix & Mingle Tour, scheduled from May 22 to May 25 at the Punchline Comedy Lounge in Southfield. This four-night, six-show event marks her return to her comedic root...
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The U.S. Senate today voted to obstruct California's groundbreaking initiative to phase out gas-powered vehicles, undermining the state's determined shift towards electric mobility. This cancellation of a waiver provided by the Biden administration t...
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Three prominent Black mayors from major U.S. cities engaged in a pivotal conversation about Black governance at the Pancakes & Politics forum in Detroit. With the city poised to elect its next mayor, the discussion was framed around real challeng...
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Whether legal or not, Black women face the highest eviction rates. A recent study revealed that Black women of reproductive age, who experienced eviction during their lives, reported inferior health outcomes. Researchers surveyed over 1,400 Black wo...
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NFL owners have unanimously granted approval for players to partake in flag football at the 2028 Olympics. The decision, made during the spring meetings in Minnesota, empowers the league to negotiate essential safety measures and scheduling logistic...
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Jesse Hagopian initially encountered Malcolm X not through scholarly sources but through Spike Lee's iconic 1992 film. “It ignited my desire for deeper exploration,” Hagopian, an educator and director of the Zinn Education Project, reflects. He remem...
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The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a civil rights inquiry into Chicago's hiring practices, following a letter sent to the mayor's office shared widely on social media. This announcement came on Monday, a day after Mayor Brandon Johnson arti...
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First Tee – Greater Detroit, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering character and empowering youth through golf, presents a remarkable opportunity for two fortunate golfing aficionados, all in support of a noble cause. The organization has initiated an e...
