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When I dreamed of being the first Black woman on the Supreme Court as a child, it seemed ambitious, especially growing up in Richmond, Virginia, well-known for its Confederate legacy. However, my aspiration boiled down to a desire for a federal job,...
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Over three-quarters of American adults forwent a COVID vaccination last season, a trend that health experts suggest might worsen this year with new government guidelines. Initially, the COVID vaccine gained traction, with approximately 75% of America...
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In October, Governor Gavin Newsom endorsed two Senate bills from the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC). One, proposed by Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles), aims to enhance pay equity by broadening employer pay-data reporting. The se...
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On a chilly November morning, a press conference unfolded at the U.S. House steps, shortly before a vote aimed at unsealing files related to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed profound frust...
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Every Sunday at 122nd and Seventh Avenue, the doors of the Christian Parish for Spiritual Renewal welcome worshippers, but last Sunday marked a noteworthy occasion. Pastor Rev. Ron Sullivan, 59, shared his final sermon before the church’s 70th annive...
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Nnenna Anosike once thrived in the high-stakes realm of pharmaceutical research, where she prospered for six uninterrupted years, attracting recruiters without even submitting her resume. However, her journey took a drastic turn when, following nine...
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On Tuesday, both the House and Senate took significant steps to advance legislation mandating the Justice Department to publicly disclose its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. This marked a notable shift, overcoming months of resist...
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During a weeklong initiative, the Sacramento Police Department, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the California Highway Patrol, apprehended 28 individuals on felony charges and confiscated significant quantities of illega...
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Philadelphia, much like numerous metropolitan areas, is grappling with a housing affordability dilemma. Escalating property taxes, particularly affecting Black and working-class communities, have hindered many residents from achieving the fundamental...
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In California, specific severe or violent offenses committed by minors can qualify as “strikes” under the state’s Three Strikes law, provided the individual is at least 16 during the incident. These juvenile “strikes” can perpetuate into adulthood, s...
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The six-week government shutdown, which concluded late Wednesday, poses an additional strain on an economy already grappling with numerous challenges. Approximately 1.25 million federal employees have not received wages since October 1, resulting in...
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Marcus Hill, a 39-year-old professional residing in Oakland, recently faced substantial travel challenges during a family work trip. After arriving ahead of schedule at Oakland Airport, the family was greeted by an environment rife with tension, mark...
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Teenagers should not have to breathe laboriously. Two years prior, Micah Clayborne, a spirited 13-year-old tennis enthusiast, sensed something amiss. He endured symptoms like persistent sweating and breathlessness for six months before confiding in h...
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Following the recent “No Kings” protests that captivated millions, a profound realization surfaced: the echoes of 2020 resonate once more. The imagery harkens back to the George Floyd demonstrations that spurred an unprecedented outcry for racial equ...