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In the realm of higher education, a substantial endowment is often viewed as a hallmark of stability, enabling institutions to strategize for the future, recruit eminent talent, and withstand economic fluctuations. However, for Historically Black Col...
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Sean Paul encountered devastation unlike anything he had experienced as he toured the Jamaican countryside following Hurricane Melissa. This catastrophic Category 5 hurricane, with rainfall and winds surpassing 200 miles per hour, wreaked havoc in th...
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The health challenges faced by the Reverend Jesse Jackson have prompted deep reflection and prayers. His teachings, born from the ongoing struggle for freedom, resonate now more than ever.Globally, charismatic leaders often emerge during liberation...
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For many years, Sacramento has nurtured a wealth of musical talent, only to see its artists compelled to leave in search of viable opportunities. Singers, producers, and performers often encounter an inevitable hurdle: to sustain themselves in the ar...
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In February, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revised its soot regulations, addressing pollution generated by the combustion of various materials, including fossil fuels. This fine particulate matter is linked to serious health risks, includ...
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Every elected official is mandated to take an oath of office, establishing a public commitment to the Constitution, legal statutes, and the constituents they represent. This oath embodies accountability and a moral pact, emphasizing the prerogative o...
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In the past two decades, while the United States confronted a severe opioid crisis, the Black population experienced a heightened catastrophe. Data reveals that between 2010 and 2019, Black individuals transitioned from being the least likely to die...
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Each family has its unique holiday traditions, particularly in many Black homes where music fills the air early on—think Stevie Wonder’s “Someday at Christmas” or the Temptations’ “Silent Night.” There’s often that one enthusiastic cousin who always...
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Family members were poised to cut the cake at a toddler's birthday celebration when gunfire erupted inside a banquet hall teeming with loved ones in California over the weekend. Patrice Williams, mother of the birthday girl, initially mistook the sho...
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Award-winning civil rights attorney Areva Martin wears many hats as a talk show host, commentator, author, and keynote speaker, providing insights on politics, women’s rights, children’s rights, disability rights, and civil rights. As the President a...
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The Federal Work-Study program serves as a vital government initiative, allocating around $1 billion annually to assist colleges and universities in funding part-time employment opportunities for students, both on and off campus. Supporting nearly 70...
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For three years, a nonprofit dedicated to aiding seniors in optimizing their food stamp usage for fresh produce at local farmers markets has seen its funding cut due to state grant depletion in March, driven by federal budget reductions initiated by...
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Black patients are facing dire challenges as they wait for life-saving organ transplants, comprising a significant portion of those in urgent need. However, they encounter ongoing obstacles, arising from entrenched medical mistrust, systemic inequity...
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A recent scandal has erupted at Campbell’s, the renowned soup manufacturer, following disparaging remarks made by Martin Bally, the company’s vice president for internet technology. In a covertly recorded conversation, Bally described Campbell’s prod...
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In recent years, the expense of homeowners’ insurance has surged dramatically, particularly in regions vulnerable to climate threats, such as the hurricane-riddled Southeast. This spike has notably impacted home values, especially in areas predominan...