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Some narratives resist fading; they compel action. In Lansing, the objective is evident: to mend the divide. The Justice League of Greater Lansing Michigan is responding through ten $2,500 Reparations Scholarships. This initiative transcends mere per...
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Hope is complimentary, but education often comes with a steep cost. In Michigan, the FAFSA remains essential for obtaining higher education aid. This year, the state introduces the Ticket to Tuition sweepstakes, providing significant assistance for t...
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After a shocking robbery at their Beverly restaurant, Flippin Flavors, Brian and Linda Flippin opened their doors again the same day, energized by strong community backing. On that unforgettable March morning, Brian reviewed footage of the break-in,...
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(Photo Credit: Evan F. Moore). Watching wrestling live offers a distinctly vibrant atmosphere, unlike viewing from a screen. Over the past two years, I’ve enjoyed various shows, from AEW’s All Out 2024 to New Japan’s “Windy City Riot.” Chicago, a...
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(Photo: Getty Images) The tragic stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco high school track event has sparked rampant misinformation online, inciting threats towards the families involved, according to CBS News. Charged with murder, Karmelo...
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Obesity impacts nearly half of U.S. Black women, elevating risks for heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes, as reported by the CDC. Medical weight loss options are often prohibitively expensive. Stormie Anderson, a registered nurse, addressed thi...
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(By Hanna D. Paton, University of Iowa) The flu annually affects millions across the U.S., with the 2024-2025 season marked as notably severe, resulting in the highest hospitalization rate in 15 years. Simultaneously, avian influenza, known as bird f...
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In 1945, the Boston Braves, a major league baseball franchise, hesitated to pursue integration, holding tryouts for Jackie Robinson, Sam Jethroe, and other Negro League talents—ultimately, they declined to sign any. However, in 1950, the Braves re-si...
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Following an early arrival due to a challenging pregnancy, doctors predicted just six months of life for newborn Joslynne Moore. While some suggested she should be admitted to a specialized medical facility, her pediatrician, Dr. Ethelyn Williams-Nea...
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New York (CNN) — A federal judge in Virginia has determined that Google has unlawfully established “monopoly power” through its advertising operations, supporting the Justice Department in a pivotal case that may transform website economics. This mar...
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By Josh Dubow | The Associated PressSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings swiftly appointed Scott Perry as general manager, mere hours after parting ways with Monte McNair. Following a second consecutive play-in tournament disappointment, Pe...
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By Gwen McKinney | Word In Black Credit: Photo courtesy Kadida Kenner (WIB) – At Philadelphia’s Independence Mall on April 5, Kadida Kenner, of the New Pennsylvania Project, noted the absence of Black attendees, despite 30,000 protesters rallying aga...
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By Arthur Allen | KFF Health News | Special to The OBSERVER - Recent firings by President Trump at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) eliminated the entire office responsible for determining federal poverty guidelines. This has raised...
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(By Maria Sherman | The Associated Press) Wiz Khalifa shone bright at the Pre-Grammy Gala in Beverly Hills on February 4, 2023. The acclaimed Pittsburgh rapper captivated audiences with his 2010 mixtape “Kush + Orange Juice,” establishing himself as...
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Republican state Sen. Brian Jones aims to prevent sex offenders' release via California’s elderly parole program, gaining unprecedented committee approval for Senate Bill 286. Despite a Democrat-led Legislature, the bill's backing signals a shift in...