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FEDERAL JOB CUTS under Trump threaten the Black middle class, disproportionately affecting Black employees across agencies. Credit: Aaron Kittredge/Pexels
by ReShonda Tate
Houston Defender
For decades, the federal government has been a pillar of eco...
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The article, "Reporter Gets Obliterated for Fake News," initially appeared on The Black Sphere. The media's credibility crisis intensifies, leading to a purge of prominent journalists. Doug Collins confronted Patricia Kimes, exposing biases in modern...
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The Minority Business Review (MBR) presents an exclusive Book Writing Workshop on March 20 at 712 Adams St., Carmel. Led by TedX speaker Porsché Mysticque Steele, this event targets aspiring authors, providing essential strategies to develop narrativ...
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The Indiana legislature prioritizes education, sparking passionate advocacy. Engaging discussions reveal a community striving for quality public schools. Despite challenges, charter schools serve diverse, low-income students. The Mind Trust champions...
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Women have historically driven change, yet Indiana's legislation threatens their progress by promoting harmful energy solutions. The energy sector severely underrepresents women, particularly women of color. As we honor Women’s History Month, it’s cr...
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Catch highlights from the 2025 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament, where the Indiana University Hoosiers faced off against the University of Oregon Ducks on March 13. Despite a fierce competition, IU fell to Oregon 72-59, leading to their eliminatio...
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Natalie Sowell has been appointed chair of theatre and performance at Spelman College. Previously, she directed the School of Theatre at UNC Greensboro. Cheryl D. Jenkins is now an associate professor at Talladega College, while Isaiah Wooden has ear...
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Colorectal cancer survivors gathered at Methodist Dallas Medical Center on March 6 to celebrate their recoveries with dedicated medical staff. Curtis Lynd, a West Texas teacher diagnosed at 42, emphasized the importance of early screenings as cases r...
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In a thrilling showdown at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the No. 6 seed Purdue Boilermakers triumphed over the No. 14 seed USC Trojans, 76-71, in the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament. Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn led with 30 points, advancing the...
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One winter day, I reunited with an old friend at Trader Joe’s. Our shared history taught me the value of strategic networking. By working harder and attending more events than competitors, I forged vital partnerships. Small efforts can lead to signif...
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In the past two years, the U.S. faced record disasters, displacing millions and damaging businesses. To aid recovery, the bipartisan HIRE CREDIT Act incentivizes hiring displaced disaster victims. Congress members emphasize the importance of rebuildi...
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Gentrification, once a positive term, now signifies the displacement of long-time residents by wealthier newcomers. This mirrors the African American struggle against oppression. Terms like WOKE and CRT, vital to this fight, cannot be co-opted by con...
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The Dallas Examiner reports that Southern Dallas County's high school basketball teams excelled at the UIL state championships in San Antonio. The Lincoln Lady Tigers triumphed over Cuero, securing their fourth state title. Coach Ashley Greer emphasi...
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The Saint Lucia Aquatics Federation is set to announce a 10-member squad for the XXXVIII CARIFTA Aquatics Championships in Trinidad & Tobago next month. Competing from April 19-22, the team features returning medallists Antoine Destang, Fayth Jeffrey...
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The Texas Southern University Debate Team triumphed at the 35th Annual International Forensic Association’s Speech and Debate Tournament in Incheon, South Korea, winning the overall sweepstakes and 21 additional awards. Founded by Dr. Thomas Freeman,...