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I was oblivious to my movement disorder until it became undeniable. Initially, it presented as a minor tremor in my fingers and a fleeting facial twitch, easily dismissed as anxiety or fatigue. However, scrutiny from friends and strangers ignited my...
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The Chicago Defender has announced its 2025 Men of Excellence honorees, recognizing outstanding African American men who are making significant impacts in business, community service, leadership, and the arts. This prestigious annual award celebrat...
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The Smithsonian Institution is under scrutiny following the return of certain artifacts from the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Civil rights leader Rev. Amos Brown expressed concern after being notified that his loaned items...
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In a notable political moment, over 150 clergy leaders from Michigan gathered in Detroit to endorse Mike Duggan's gubernatorial candidacy. His Independent bid has garnered support from prominent spiritual figures across major cities, indicating his a...
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The 13th Congressional District narrates a dynamic tale of resilience, showcasing its hardworking families, seniors, and devoted labor force. As election time nears, Democrat Donavan McKinney, a 32-year-old State Representative, confronts incumbent S...
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Michigan's justice system embarks on a transformative journey with Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s appointment of Judge Noah Hood to the Michigan Supreme Court. This pivotal move fortifies Detroit's legacy of Black leadership. Hood joins Justice Kyra Har...
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At the future site of the Bronzeville Trail, John E. Adams, CPA, envisions a transformative project for a historic Chicago neighborhood. As the Bronzeville Trail Task Force’s leader, he highlights progress, including a pivotal feasibility study and a...
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Detroit is pioneering a model for inclusive economic empowerment with a transformative initiative focusing on ambition and generational wealth, in collaboration with Bank of America and The Michigan Chronicle. The “Bridging Ambition and Wealth” event...
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A coalition including law enforcement, tribal leaders, and anti-trafficking advocates is backing Assembly Bill (AB) 379, the "Survivor Support and Demand Reduction Act," authored by Assemblymember Maggy Krell. This legislation criminalizes loitering...
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A captivating new chapter unfolds for Shedeur Sanders. Following his unexpected drop from the first round during Thursday night’s NFL Draft, this contentious quarterback has a fresh wave of intrigue surrounding his narrative. Many questioned whether...
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Is our perception of color inherently subjective? Philosophers Elay Shech and Michael Watkins challenge this notion in their work "The Metaphysics of Colors." They argue that colors possess objectivity akin to measurable attributes like length and te...
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On April 24, the 49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival presented the premiere of *The Games in Black & White*, a documentary exploring the origins of the 1996 Olympic Games at the Rialto Center for the Arts. Festival director Chris Escobar emphasized...
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On Sunday, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock gathered with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Cory Booker at the U.S. Capitol, opposing Congressional Republicans' proposed cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. Promising tax c...
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The DUX Expo is scheduled for August 1–3, 2025, at the recently revitalized Renasant Convention Center, heralding a three-year engagement to bring this event to Bluff City. Having its roots in Texas, the Expo is returning to its foundational town, sy...
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On a frigid February day, Inara Perryman, a 22-year-old political science major, discovered that the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database, aimed at tracking police misconduct, had been dismantled. “It feels like a loss,” she remarked, h...