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The expiration of Sacramento's Promise Zone designation highlights a decade of collaboration aimed at improving marginalized communities. With significant funding, local organizations have made strides in education, health, and economic development....
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The Trump administration's crackdown on DEI programs may worsen the decline in diversity among medical school students, especially in California. Experts warn this could negatively impact patient care, as recent drops in Black and Hispanic enrollment...
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Diabetes significantly affects the Black community, with over 10% of adults diagnosed. In Chicago, vulnerable neighborhoods report up to 37% prevalence. The ECHO-Chicago program, vital for diabetes management, faces funding cuts despite its success i...
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Senate Bill 185, introduced by Georgia Republicans, prohibits gender-affirming care for incarcerated individuals. In a bold protest, House Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley led Democrats out of the chamber, criticizing Republicans for ignoring pressing...
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APRIL 2, 1855—John Mercer Langston makes history as the first African American elected to office in Brownhelm Township, Ohio. A notable anti-slavery advocate, he contributed to Howard University’s law program. Langston passed away in 1897 and is comm...
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APRIL 2, 1855—John Mercer Langston made history as Brownhelm Township's first African American clerk in Ohio. A 19th-century trailblazer, he founded anti-slavery groups, practiced law, and helped establish Howard University's law school. His legacy i...
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A vibrant crowd gathered at The Athlete’s Foot on Monroe Drive to celebrate the launch of the limited-edition Adidas shelltoes for 404 Day. This collaboration, driven by the 404 Collective, showcases Atlanta’s culture through unique sneaker designs,...
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(By Lori Lee NDG Contributing Writer) Significant strides have been made to enhance opportunities for American minorities. The Civil Rights Acts of 1957 and 1964 safeguarded voting, education, and labor rights. In 1969, a pivotal court ruling dismant...
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(By Lauren Burke) Actor Jonathan Majors, whose career faced challenges due to a misdemeanor conviction in late 2024, is making a strong comeback. Recently, “Magazine Dreams” debuted in 800 theaters. Despite personal controversies, critics and movie e...
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(By Dr. Benjamin F Chavis Jr.) For nearly two centuries, the Black Press and the Black Church have united for freedom, justice, equality, and empowerment. In today's climate, it is crucial for these institutions to collaborate and elevate our shared...
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A new study from Université de Montréal reveals that a diet abundant in plant-based foods, combined with minimal animal products and limited ultra-processed items, enhances the chances of healthy aging. This research, published in Nature Medicine, un...
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(By April Ryan) “I hope this incident serves as a lesson; they were foolish to involve a journalist in their text chat,” stated Susan Rice, a “concerned” former National Security Advisor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, regarding the Signal...
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I attended Head Start at Ferebee-Hope Elementary in Ward 8, Washington, D.C., as one of five siblings. My journey was filled with challenges, including my mother, a recovering addict in workforce training, and my father, reintegrating into society af...
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The memo from Lonnie G. Bunch III, the inaugural African American head of the Smithsonian Institution, served as both a reassuring message and a reminder for vigilance. In response to President Trump's significant executive order against “anti-Americ...
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(By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic) (**1/2) In a bloodied coop, the chickens lie lifeless, and the dog is missing. Ramona (Danielle Deadwyler, Till), a grieving widow, struggles with her tragic past. Her husband (Russell Hornsby, Fences) is lost, and...