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According to the American Heart Association, Black individuals in the United States face a significantly higher likelihood of developing various cardiovascular ailments compared to other racial groups. This includes conditions such as heart failure...
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“Scourged Back” serves as a powerful reminder of slavery's horrors, illustrating a Louisiana man who endured bondage through the vivid welts and scars etched across his back. This iconic 19th-century photograph played a pivotal role in the abolition...
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The head coaches and athletic directors of Prairie View A&M University and Grambling State University have announced an exciting agenda leading up to the much-anticipated State Fair Classic. This year, the iconic college football rivalry celebra...
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Texas public school leaders, parents, and education specialists express concerns that a new law designed to replace the STAAR standardized test might escalate student anxiety and testing duration, contradicting its intent to alleviate stress.Legislat...
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Between 2023 and 2024, fatalities among children under 8 who were not restrained during fatal accidents in Texas surged from 30% to 40%. Alarmingly, 46% of car seats—nearly half—were incorrectly installed, heightening the risk of injury or death du...
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Manny Rizo, a Democratic politician from Texas, is no stranger to obstacles, yet the recent changes to congressional districts profoundly affect him. He characterizes the newly created Texas map as “deliberate gerrymandering” designed to skew voter...
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Following U.S. President Donald Trump's unsubstantiated claims linking acetaminophen and specific vaccines to autism, a significant backlash has erupted globally. UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting emphatically stated during a TV interview, “Ignore P...
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On Tuesday night, September 23, Pittsburgh’s Black community convened for the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh's annual gala, the "State of Black Pittsburgh," held on the 10th floor of The Pittsburgh Foundation's new headquarters. Over 200 attendee...
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As the countdown to the 2026 NFL Draft accelerates, Pittsburgh braces for an influx of visitors, raising concerns from the local crisis center, Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR), regarding a potential spike in sexual violence. Kelsey Leigh, PAAR’...
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President Trump recently claimed he excels at foreseeing outcomes for those who disregard his advice, and historically, he's had some validation. Upon entering the UN this week, he wasn’t there for diplomacy; he arrived with a message. While Joe Bide...
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In recent weeks, it has become evident that improving our disagreement skills is paramount. Following the shocking murder of a controversial MAGA media personality and escalating accusations from the President against the “radical left,” Utah Governo...
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James Comey, the former FBI Director embroiled in controversy, has sparked outrage once more following an Instagram post displaying seashells arranged to form “8647.” Peter Doocy highlighted the hidden meaning behind “86," which is commonly understoo...
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Marlon Martin, a new photographer for the Pittsburgh Courier, captured the thrilling moments as the Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off their 2025 regular season with an exhilarating victory against the New York Jets. This nail-biting matchup took place o...
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On Thursday, September 11, overshadowing a somber day in American history, President Donald Trump unveiled a controversial policy aimed at slashing funding for “Minority-Serving Institutions” (MSIs) and curtailing opportunities crucial for nurturing...
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(TriceEdneyNewswire) – Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel – giants of late-night TV – have faced censorship, dismissal or forced silence when their words cross the powerful. That should alarm us all. If media figures of their stature can be muzzled, w...