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Autoimmune disorders are among the most frequently misdiagnosed and misunderstood health issues. These conditions emerge when the immune system mistakenly identifies healthy cells as threats, leading to an unwarranted assault. This erroneous response...
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Morgan DeBaun, the innovative CEO and founder of Blavity, Inc., has launched Blavity Fest, a transformative gathering designed to unite creators and community advocates in Atlanta. This year's event represents a pivotal achievement, as it amplifies t...
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Olu Brown, a native of a modest East Texas town, pursued higher education at the Atlanta University Center before founding Impact United Methodist Church in East Point, retiring in June 2022. Now, he aims for the Georgia governorship, articulating a...
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Melanoma is often misperceived as predominantly affecting white individuals, but this belief can prove fatal, particularly for Black patients, who exhibit a higher mortality rate despite lower incidence. The primary culprit? Delayed detection. Many c...
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Dr. Allison Truong clarifies that while psoriasis can occasionally manifest in the mouth, such cases are rare. This rarity leads to differing opinions among healthcare professionals regarding diagnosis. Individuals suffering from severe pustular pso...
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If pumpkin seed oil isn’t already part of your culinary repertoire, recent studies reveal that you're missing out on notable health benefits. Despite its historical usage by some, it remains an underutilized ingredient in countless kitchens. Here are...
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The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) is collaborating with the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Roots to champion the fight against hate and discrimination. This initiative, under the California vs Hate program, aims to elevate awareness of C...
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Long before Nathaniel “Nate” Holden’s influential role in state politics, milestones like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and women's home loan rights were merely aspirations. On May 29, communities congregated at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ...
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The OBSERVER has proudly earned recognition in 12 distinct categories from the California Newspaper Publishers Association, representing a diverse field of over 1,000 publications, including daily, weekly, monthly, and campus outlets. On May 17, the...
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Minding one’s own affairs does not preclude vigilance for one's community. Local entrepreneur Richard B. Nelson passed away on May 21 at the age of 75 after a lifetime dedicated to empowerment and leadership. Born in Texas on December 24, 1949, to Ri...
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Jeffery Benson's black cap and gown, adorned with stoles and cords, symbolize an extraordinary achievement. At 60, he graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's in career and technical studies from Sacramento State. On May 16, he donned the regalia...
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TULSA, Okla. — On Sunday, Tulsa's newly appointed mayor unveiled a $100 million private trust aimed at supporting descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre through scholarships and housing assistance. Mayor Monroe Nichols, who made history as Oklah...
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Monday morning, Georgia State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark announced her intentions to run for Congress. The microbiologist and college professor will challenge U.S. Rep. David Scott in Georgia’s 13th District. Dr. Clark has represented Lilburn i...
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The legislation appeared to be doomed, as Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed it twice in the last two years, prohibiting California companies from utilizing driverless trucks. Nevertheless, lawmakers revived the proposal, led by the Teamsters union, in hop...