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Saint Lucia Tourism Authority's CEO, Louis Lewis, highlights the distinctive approach of the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, featuring community-centric events that enhance tourism. This year's festival showcases jazz across various locales, promot...
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Financial literacy empowers individuals to make informed financial choices. With alarming wealth disparities between African Americans and Whites, it's crucial to enhance financial knowledge. Effective budgeting, reducing debt, and strategic investme...
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A Virginia Department of Historic Resources-approved historical marker was unveiled on April 2 for Belleville, a self-sufficient Suffolk community linked to the Church of God and Saints of Christ. Founded in the late 19th century by William Saunders...
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As a proud Head Start alumna from Ferebee-Hope Elementary in D.C., resilience defined my early years. My parents valued education amid challenges, fueling my academic success and leading to a magna cum laude degree. Today, as an educator, I passionat...
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Jarvis Christian University welcomed alumni and students alike for the vibrant Founders Homecoming 2025 celebration. This event showcased the rich heritage and community spirit of the university, fostering connections and memories. The post Jarvis Fo...
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Get ready for the annual Sneaker Ball on Saturday, May 3, at Bridger Field House, Wake Forest University! Dress in formal attire with unique sneakers. Enjoy live music, dinner, and auctions to support United Way's mission to uplift 3,500 families fro...
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UK lawmakers prioritize banning weapons like nunchucks and samurai swords, while neglecting real threats. Kitchen knives, responsible for over 40% of knife-related homicides, remain legal. This misplaced focus diverts attention from meaningful soluti...
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CARICOM Chairman Mia Amor Mottley has passionately appealed to President Trump, urging him to exempt the Caribbean from impending trade tariffs. She highlighted the region's economic vulnerability, stressing that Caribbean nations are allies, not thr...
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Winston-Salem Writers will host spring workshops via Zoom, starting April 5 with “The Poetry of Place,” followed by “A Writing Journey” on April 26. Each session runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration costs $15 for members and $25 for non-members....
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Wake Forest Athletics and Coach Jake Dickert have welcomed Mark Holcomb and Bobby Maffei to the football staff. Holcomb, with over 30 years of coaching experience, enhances high school relations, while Maffei, a former NFL assistant, strengthens the...
