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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...
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Sacramento State Hornets (4-5) clash with the Baylor Bears (5-1) in Waco, Texas, on Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST. The Hornets aim to end their four-game road losing streak, while the Bears boast a perfect 3-0 record at home. Baylor has shown strength agains...
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Following her eviction in March 2024, Tytinisha Mitchell faced immense challenges while several months pregnant, having already exhausted her resources after aging out of a foster youth housing program. At 26, she had received support from the Next M...
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Michael Jordan's contentious battle against NASCAR launches into federal court on Monday, with a jury trial that threatens to upheave the premier motorsport series in the United States. The antitrust claims initiated by 23XI Racing, co-owned by Jorda...
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On Saturday evening, Mario Dewar Barrett, known as Mario, showcased his talent at the Jack White Theatre in Detroit’s Masonic Temple. Dressed in a striking leather vest and pants, the 39-year-old R&B artist captivated the audience with his perfor...
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Amidst a climate where numerous Americans perceive threats to their faith and democratic values, appeals for prayer resonate across the nation. From religious congregations to social media platforms, many voices are championing unified spiritual enga...
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The recent use of food stamp benefits by the Trump administration for political maneuvering underscores how swiftly lower-income families can face food insecurity. Despite the U.S. being the world's largest food producer and exporter—wasting 30% to 4...
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When the AI-generated country track “Walk My Walk” ascended to No. 1 on Billboard’s country digital song sales chart this month, it was attributed to a fictitious artist named Breaking Rust, a white, digitally-created avatar. However, the song’s voca...