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A tragic incident in Texas has resulted in the first measles-related death in the United States since 2015, coinciding with a widening outbreak. In Gaines County, where vaccination rates stand at a concerning 82%, the disease is proliferating alarmin...
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California's officials are hesitant to reveal federal inquiries involving lawmakers or expenditures on legal defenses. CalMatters is advocating for greater transparency but has faced denial under the Legislative Open Records Act. Detractors claim tha...
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Charlene Crowell reports a lawsuit challenging the closure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). An 83-year-old retiree, Rev. Eva Steege, joins the fight, hoping to discharge student loan debt. Legal action seeks to resume CFPB operatio...
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California faces a dire housing crisis, with only 17% able to afford a median-priced home. To address this, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks and Sen. Christopher Cabaldon introduced a $10 billion bond for affordable housing on the 2026 ballot. This aims to...
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Local filmmaker Airicc Qualls is making waves alongside icons like Spike Lee and Ryan Coogler. His films, showcased at festivals and online, highlight diverse stories. Co-founding AK Film Group, Qualls creates experimental micro shorts, gaining accla...
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Local filmmaker Airric Qualls, potentially joining icons like Spike Lee, shines with his work featured in festivals and Cine Soul. Co-founding AK Film Group, Qualls creates experimental shorts, gaining Sacramento and Bay Area support. His Sundance vi...
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President Trump exaggerated claims in his Congress address, distorting facts on fraud, immigration, Ukraine aid, economy, and more. DOGE's reported savings were misrepresented, and Social Security fraud figures were inflated. He also overstated U.S....
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By Denim Fisher | Word In Black (WIB) — As Trump dismantles DEI policies, Spelman College's Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center, founded by Dr. Cynthia Spence, confronts systemic racism. Spence calls for "co-conspirators" beyond allies,...
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Angela Hart | KFF Health News | Word In BlackALTADENA (KFF) — As flames consumed a nearby canyon, residents of a sober-living home evacuated to a vacant building. Displaced by the Eaton Fire, they face uncertainty, recalling past struggles. The nonpr...
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Dorien Paul Blythers highlights Huey Newton's timeless vision for unity beyond political convenience. Amidst leadership voids and intra-party conflicts, a coalition of marginalized groups could transform the Democratic Party. By embracing shared surv...
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By Marielle Argueza | New York Amsterdam News | Word In Black Charity once defined social norms, with wealthy benefactors like JD Rockefeller and JP Morgan aiding institutions. However, marginalized communities have long practiced mutual aid. Harlem...
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(CNN) — NBA legend LeBron James reached an unprecedented milestone, scoring 50,000 career points in the Lakers' 136-115 victory over the Pelicans. This achievement cements his legacy as a top scorer, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. James, named Febru...
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(CNN) — President Trump faced a turbulent Congress session, with Rep. Al Green shouting impeachment calls and being removed. Meanwhile, Democrats like Rep. Melanie Stansbury protested, defying party restraint orders. Even seasoned figures like Rep. D...
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Jotaka Eaddy, the innovative force behind #WinWithBlackWomen, received the prestigious Mildred Bond Roxborough Social Justice Impact Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards. Acknowledged for her steadfast commitment to uplifting the Black community, Ead...
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In a spectacular showcase of skill, Caris LeVert sank a decisive buzzer-beater, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 132-130 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on March 3. Despite Desmond Bane’s impressive near triple-double, Memphis faced it...