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A recent study published on August 6, 2025, in the esteemed medical journal Neurology®, affiliated with the American Academy of Neurology, reveals a concerning correlation between pregnancy complications and an increased risk of stroke in women under...
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In May, New Hanover County in North Carolina welcomed its inaugural early childhood substitute teacher from a newly established centralized substitute pool. Marquita Williams took her first assignment at The Learning Tree, a licensed childcare facili...
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Romeo Jackson, the youngest of three siblings, celebrated a significant milestone by completing high school alongside his sisters, Diamond and Dimarrea Jackson, both of whom also obtained their educational credentials. A proud member of the 2025 grad...
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Chuck D, the renowned co-founder of Public Enemy, delivered a stark cautionary message while featured on the Let It Be Known morning show by the Black Press of America. He addressed America’s cultural estrangement, the tumultuous political landscape,...
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This summer, reports have surged regarding Vibrio vulnificus, a menacing flesh-eating bacterium threatening areas across the U.S. Emergency alerts have intensified in the Southeast as Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama document a notable in...
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A state senator seeks to amplify the presence of law enforcement within local schools, inspiring protests from various advocacy groups against the suggested legislation. Senate Bill 19, authored by Sen. Susan Rubio, D-West Covina, aims to penalize in...
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In a recent press conference held in Boulder, Colorado, football coach Deion Sanders revealed the challenging details of his battle with aggressive bladder cancer, emphasizing his current status as cancer-free according to his medical team. The Pro...
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**How James Baldwin Inspired This Black Gay Refugee’s Fight for Justice**By Nadira Jamerson | Word In BlackEdafe Okporo possesses one of merely 50 original gold-plated editions of James Baldwin’s acclaimed novel “Go Tell it On the Mountain.” After re...
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Allen Hall described the experience of boarding a bus with over 20 former residents of an Atlanta homeless encampment as “deeply emotional.” Earlier this year, a friend of his was tragically killed when a bulldozer struck his tent.Though the city se...