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Hazel Dukes, 92, lifelong civil rights advocate and New York NAACP president, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Celebrated for her tireless fight for equality, she received the Spingarn Medal in 2023. Dukes paved the way for Black women i...
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Carolyn Bailey Champion, community leader and civil rights advocate, has passed away. She managed Dr. Champion’s Pharmacy and was the daughter of the Lorraine Motel's original owners, now part of the Civil Rights Museum. Family hon...
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(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – Legendary NBA icon Julius “Dr. J” Erving will headline the 25th-Annual Destiny Award Luncheon benefiting St. Philip’s School on March 6 at Hilton Anatole. Mona and David Munson Humanitarian Award honors Rozene and...
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Texas Senator Brandon Creighton introduced Senate Bills 12 and 1565, targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in public schools. The proposed bills, following Governor Abbott's endorsement, aim to restrict DEI initiatives, affecting hiring, p...
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Zachery Chavis, previously a coach in Norfolk schools, is now spearheading workforce development at MSI Surfaces in Suffolk. Armed with techniques cultivated through coaching, he is facilitating the company’s growth while fostering an environment of...
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Celebrated soul and R&B icon Angie Stone, celebrated for her timeless hit "No More Rain (In This Cloud)," has tragically lost her life in a car accident. Stone's illustrious career, which spanned more than forty years, profoundly influenced both...
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At the age of 92, Hazel Dukes, an esteemed figure in the civil rights movement and a prominent NAACP leader, has passed away. Her son, Ronald, confirmed her death, highlighting the support of family during this time. “Mom relentlessly fought for just...
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Birmingham has initiated the D.U.M.M.Y campaign to combat illicit garbage disposal, inviting citizens to report transgressors. In a recent video, Mayor Woodfin underscored the gravity of this problem. Councilor Williams stressed the importance of str...
4 months ago
Leonard Peltier, now 80, has been granted commutation by President Biden, pledging to persist in his advocacy for Indigenous rights. Convicted for the deaths of FBI agents in 1975, Peltier insists he is innocent. Currently under house arrest in North...
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Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture temporarily halted its 1890 National Scholars Program. However, due to backlash from lawmakers, advocates, and academic institutions, the initiative was swiftly restored. As outlined on the USDA'...
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Siobahn Day Grady has been appointed the first director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Equity, and Research at North Carolina Central University. A faculty member since 2019, she serves as an assistant professor of information science...
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Are you a compassionate caregiver looking for a meaningful and well-balanced opportunity? Step away from the fast-paced world of nursing homes and embrace the chance to provide personal, heartfelt care. We’re seeking a reliable individual to assist a...
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On February 22nd, Les Gemmes, Incorporated, Nashville Chapter, conducted a groundbreaking workshop that left a lasting impact. Reverend Jeff Obafemi Carr captivated the 'Jewels' with profound insights into Black History and the civil rights movement....
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2025) — Dr. Joseph Webb has stepped down as CEO of Nashville General Hospital, just before a pivotal board meeting regarding his contract. An audit has unveiled significant financial discrepancies, including unauthorized ag...
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Regions Bank's History in Motion commemorated Black History Month by honoring retired Lt. Gen. A.C. Roper, a trailblazer as the first African American in the Army Reserve to attain a three-star rank. Roper's distinguished career spanning law enforcem...