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BlackDoctor.org proudly unveils its latest podcast series, The Pulse, now accessible across all leading streaming platforms. Hosted by Jade Curtis, Executive Editor at BlackDoctor.org, The Pulse provides reliable and culturally pertinent health insig...
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In a recent Fox News discussion, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker defended Chicago's crime rate, asserting that it is “not in the top 30” of major cities with high murder rates. However, according to FBI statistics, Chicago ranked 15th among U.S. cities...
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The 2025 STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Lung Cancer Interventions Summit held in Chicago concentrated on a pivotal objective: eliminating barriers and enhancing outcomes for all individuals impacted by lung cancer. By uniting patients, heal...
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The ongoing federal government shutdown, now in its fourth week as of October 29, has raised significant concerns regarding its adverse effects on crucial government programs relied upon by underserved communities. Vital initiatives for health, nutri...
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If you’ve scrolled through social media and thought, “That resonates with me,” you’re not alone. Topics like anxiety and trauma flood platforms, with mental health gaining unprecedented attention. Particularly in Black and marginalized communities, t...
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On October 17, 2025, Jodeah Wilson, 22, was working on his laptop in his off-campus Sacramento State University apartment. A former student, Wilson left his studies this semester due to tuition affordability issues. Financial constraints loom large...
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On a bright morning at Gold River Sports Club, the rhythmic sound of a tennis ball reverberates through the air. This familiar noise guides Jessica Gonzalez, a blind tennis athlete, as she stands poised with her racket. With each bounce, her agility...
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In January 2025, the NAACP along with the law firm Singleton Schreiber initiated a lawsuit against Southern California Edison Company and Edison International, representing Altadena residents who experienced devastating losses from the Eaton Fire.The...
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Starting Saturday, Nov. 1, residents of Sacramento County relying on CalFresh, the state’s representation of the federal SNAP program, will face an indefinite suspension of benefits due to the government shutdown. This halt will impact approximately...
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California voters are on the verge of marking a significant decision on Proposition 50, a crucial initiative aimed at redrawing the state’s congressional districts to increase Democratic representation. This measure seeks to counteract former Presid...
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Todd McDonald serves as the chairman of the board of directors for the National Bankers Association (NBA). Recently, the NBA held its annual meeting on October 2-3 at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Northwest, where organizational growth and economic condit...
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President Donald Trump's encouragement for Republicans to revise congressional districts in advance of the upcoming election has incited a rare wave of mid-decade gerrymandering across state legislatures led by both parties.Democrats require only th...
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Jack DeJohnette, an esteemed American jazz drummer, pianist, and composer, passed away at the age of 83 from congestive heart failure on Sunday in Kingston, New York, surrounded by loved ones, as confirmed by his assistant, Joan Clancy. DeJohnette g...