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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield celebrates Black NBA referees during Black History Month, fostering future basketball officiating careers through IAABO support. Their innovative program offers comprehensive training and mentorship, reflecting Anthe...
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Mayor Eric Adams faces scrutiny over a $3 million mystery in his reelection account, leading campaign finance officials to withhold public matching funds. The discrepancy, nearly 65%, contrasts reported and actual receipts. As of December 31, only $4...
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The SAVE Act, reintroduced by Rep. Chip Roy, aims to prevent noncitizen voting by requiring citizenship proof. Critics argue it may hinder married women and others with name changes from registering due to unclear documentation guidelines. Voting rig...
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. downplayed the Texas measles outbreak, falsely stating hospitalizations were primarily for quarantine. Despite his misleading comments, the outbreak led to the first U.S. measles death since 2015. Vaccination remains crucial to...
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By Letitia JamesPhotos: Police Body-Cam ScreenshotsNEW YORK – Attorney General Letitia James has unveiled body-cam footage from her office's probe into Jeremy Bennett's death, following a Nassau County police encounter. The footage release aims to en...
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New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams officially began her 2025 mayoral campaign, filing with the Campaign Finance Board. Aiming to become NYC's first female and Black woman mayor, she faces tough challenges, including a crowded Democratic fie...
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Elon Musk's post about 398 million Social Security numbers sparked misinformation, falsely suggesting excessive beneficiaries. The U.S. population is 341 million; actual recipients in 2024 were 68.4 million. Experts clarify many numbers belong to non...
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The Ivanhoe Farmers Market, a crucial support for Black farmers in Kansas City, faces uncertainty after their federal grant was canceled. Alana Henry, the Executive Director, views this as a direct attack on Black self-determination. The community mu...
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Large protests are escalating in major U.S. cities, including Washington D.C., opposing Trump administration job cuts. Despite the growing unrest, neither President Trump nor Elon Musk has altered their stance on streamlining government. Black Press...
