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Image of KC Tenants outside of Quality Hill Towers, courtesy of KC Tenants Instagram KANSAS CITY, MO – Last week, tenants of Quality Hill Towers and Independence Towers decided to authorize the first-ever rent strike in KC Tenants history. The st...
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Garlin Gilchrist stands rooted in Detroit’s story, deeply connected to the lives of its residents. Born and raised in the city, Michigan’s Lieutenant Governor reflects the spirit of its people. As the upcoming election approaches, Gilchrist speaks di...
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Imagining a Pilates studio often conjures images of slender bodies in tranquil suburban settings. Yet this vision can feel alien to many, especially Black women, who may see themselves excluded from this narrative. Melanie Steele’s vision for Pilates...
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Photo Credit: Molly Adams, Wikimedia Commons By James S. Bridgeforth, Ph.D. Illegal immigration has been spoken of in the last few years as if it were an existential threat to American democracy, with a sense of urgency. Looking deeper, one perceives...
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During my medical residency, I treated a young girl with Crohn’s disease—she was thrilled to meet me, a Black physician who looked like her, represented her community, and understood her background. This connection empowered her to openly discuss...
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Detroit is preparing for an exciting prehistoric experience. On October 6, 2024, the Michigan Science Center will open its latest exhibit, Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family. Sponsored by Ford Philanthropy, this exhibit will give visitors a chance to...
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PA Media The lawyer representing the family of a black man who died in police custody has described Scotland’s criminal justice system as “institutionally racist”. Aamer Anwar said he initially advised Sheku Bayoh’s relatives to trust the Crown...
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s apology last week for the state’s part in condoning slavery has reinvigorated conversations in Maryland about what can be done to atone for its role in enslavement and the subsequent discriminatory practices levied agai...
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For the first time this season, the Bengals finally squeezed out a much-needed victory over the Panthers and ex-Bengal, Andy Dalton. It was a tough battle and from a defensive standpoint, it was quite ugly. However, ugly doesn’t matter in football...
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NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The NYC Black Chamber of Commerce (NYCBCC) and Locality, the preeminent local television solutions provider, are proud to announce a collaborative initiative to support Black-owned businesses through a spec...
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Authority Health has introduced a new program aimed at combating unhealthy eating habits in Detroit’s “food swamps” — areas with limited access to nutritious food but abundant fast food options. The initiative, called “Healthy and Resilient Communiti...
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Byron Brown, Buffalo’s longest-serving and first Black mayor, Byron Brown, said Monday he will leave City Hall in a few weeks to lead an offtrack betting agency. “After nearly two decades as mayor, I have loved serving t...
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On a very special edition of ALL THE SMOKE, Matt and Stak sat down for an exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election. The VP shared personal stories and weighed in on key social...
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Getty Images Stock Photo Novelist Philip Roth told an interviewer: The book can’t compete with the screen. It couldn’t compete—beginning—with the movie screen. It couldn’t compete with the television screen, and it can’t compete with the computer scr...
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You can call them the baker’s dirty dozen. Thirteen restaurants scored 85 or below on their Jefferson County Health Department inspections in September. Scores below 85 mean an establishment gets a repeat visit from an inspector within 60 days. Infr...
