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I've embraced box braids for approximately five years. In my youth, I disliked them, primarily due to my lack of knowledge about styling. Typically, I wore them jet black, cascading straight down my back. Now, as I explore creative options, I recogni...
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ROELAND PARK, KANSAS — Amidst the echoes of Brown v. Board and the resurgence of radical book bans, educators and community advocates are once more championing the cause of liberation. On June 7, local teachers will gather for the 5th Annual Teach Tr...
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In a heated Democratic primary debate held Wednesday, left-leaning contenders for New York City's mayoral seat targeted frontrunner Andrew Cuomo, deeming him unworthy to lead the nation’s largest metropolis. Their critiques spotlighted Cuomo’s allege...
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The 2024 Met Gala spotlighted dandyism, while films like “Sinners” illuminated Southern aesthetics, leading to a resurgence of interest in visual artist Najee Dorsey. His latest exhibition, “From Beale Street to Bourbon Street,” launched on May 22 an...
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In an era where Black culture and history often face erasure, Kimberly Biggs-Jordan champions their celebration. She will lead a Legacy Tour to Col. Allensworth State Historic Park on June 14, commemorating two decades of guiding youth through this h...
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Pregnant, healthy individuals are receiving conflicting guidance about COVID-19 vaccinations. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a non-expert in medicine, claims the vaccine is unnecessary, while the CDC continues to classify pregnant women as a high-risk group...
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On May 16, a catastrophic tornado swept through a 23-mile stretch of St. Louis, inflicting approximately $1.6 billion in damages and tragically claiming five lives. While it lacked the ferocity of the infamous 2011 Joplin tornado, the St. Louis incid...
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a Democrat, has recently ignited controversy within the state’s reparations initiative by vetoing legislation aimed at evaluating the repercussions of slavery and Jim Crow. Supported by the state legislature and the Legis...
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After leaving a small, predominantly white liberal arts institution, Nalini Venugopal was drawn to Rutgers University-Newark for its rich diversity. "I no longer wished to inhabit an environment steeped in white male values," she shared. Initially he...
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Licensed cannabis retailers throughout California are rallying behind Assembly Bill 564, introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco). This legislation aims to halt an impending tax hike on cannabis, escalating from 15% to 19%, set to co...
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On Wednesday night, the Atlanta Braves faced off in their 60th season game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In a nail-biting bottom of the ninth, rookie catcher Drake Baldwin stepped up with the bases loaded. Although he was 0-1, he managed to walk,...
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On Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump announced a new travel ban aimed at enhancing national security. This directive instates a comprehensive entry prohibition for travelers from twelve nations, specifically Afghanistan, Myanmar (Burma), Cha...
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Shameta Jones-Harrell has made history as the inaugural female police chief of Austell, Georgia—the first woman to head any police department in Cobb County. With over 20 years in law enforcement, she showcases an impressive history of leadership and...
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In light of escalating violent crime rates, the Shelby County Commission has sanctioned a resolution urging the City of Memphis to receive designation as a federal "priority community." This progressive move is accompanied by a substantial request fo...
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High economic uncertainty has stifled hiring across U.S. businesses. Private-sector job growth decelerated for the second consecutive month, with only 37,000 positions added in May, as per payroll firm ADP's recent estimates. This figure starkly cont...