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After two years in service, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has released an extensive progress report illustrating significant strides in key areas such as crime reduction, education funding, housing projects, youth employment, and labor advoc...
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At the heart of Memphis’ health equity conversation, the Tri-State Defender’s Health and Wellness Forum brought together local changemakers on May 14 for a powerful dialogue on access, affordability, and mental health in the Black community. Held at...
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In his final year in office, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has introduced a bold $1.7 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, highlighted by a 66-cent property tax cut—the largest in over three decades. If approved, the cut would reduce the r...
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The Sacramento OBSERVER is excited to announce two 10-week internships available this summer for students from any accredited higher education institution. The program aims to equip individuals with hands-on training and experience in journalism and...
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A powerful grassroots effort is underway to seek justice for Zachary Pettus, a Cincinnati native imprisoned in California since 1983. Family friend Tina Jackson has launched a Spotfund campaign to support Unite the People Inc., a nonprofit legal team...
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In a bold moment for racial equity in politics, New Yorkers for Reparations hosted a historic forum titled “Making Equality Real for Black New Yorkers,” drawing NYC mayoral candidates to publicly address their reparations plans. Held at the Fourth U...