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Carl Allen, UMKC's Jazz Studies Professor, won the 2025 Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Educator of the Year Award from the Jazz Education Network. Allen, a former Juilliard artistic director, boasts over 225 recordings and a music degree from William Paterson U...
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A top MS-13 figure, Josue Zepeda-Padilla, was arrested on March 5 in Winston-Salem. Charged with gang assault and kidnapping in New York, he evaded capture for a year. U.S. Marshals, alongside local authorities, captured him after a dramatic attic es...
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Indiana Hoosiers defeated Oregon Ducks 78-62 in the 2025 TIAA Women's Basketball Big Ten Tournament. Dominating from the start, Indiana forced turnovers and maintained control. Yarden Garzon led with 18 points. Despite Oregon's late push, Indiana sec...
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Alabama State University unveils an online platform to enhance academic offerings, led by Patrice W. Glenn Jones. ASU Global Campus supports students balancing education with personal and professional life. Offering various online degrees, it fosters...
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Indianapolis hosts the 16th annual World Series of Comedy (WSOC) at the WIT Theater, March 12-15. With over 500 comedians competing, this event offers exposure and career opportunities. Past winners appear on major platforms like Netflix and Comedy C...
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Greensboro’s Reconsidered Goods welcomes artist John Gibbs as the resident, showcasing cardboard sculptures addressing consumerism and environmental issues. Supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, the program offers resources and community enga...
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Daphnie Johnson now leads athletics permanently at Fort Valley State University. LaToya Jordan is inaugural senior associate VP for audit at Old Dominion University. Tasha Heard becomes interim associate VP at Grambling State University. Marc Newman...
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The American Heart Association's “Libraries with Heart” initiative offers free blood pressure checks at all 25 Indianapolis Public Library locations. Patrons access monitors and educational materials. Gregory A. Hill emphasizes libraries' roles in he...
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Amidst irony, the radical right has crafted its own "New World Order." The U.S. weakens alliances, like NATO, and slashes vital programs like USAID, altering global leadership dynamics. This shift aligns the nation more closely with authoritarian reg...
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times The 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the Selma to Montgomery March celebrates pivotal history, honoring activists who fought for voting rights. Salute Selma, Inc. leads this year's commemoration, highlighting...
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Amazon will sponsor the Magic City Classic, the largest HBCU football game, at Birmingham’s Legion Field on October 25, 2025. The partnership celebrates Black culture and HBCU excellence. City officials highlight the event's $23 million economic impa...
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Momentum Leaders' CEO, April Benetollo, initially hesitated to join the 2013 Executive Class, doubting its necessity. However, the experience revealed a supportive network of powerful women, emphasizing leadership, personal growth, and sisterhood. Mo...
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Raven Holloway, Program Director at Momentum Works, exemplifies resilience and empowerment. Raised by her grandmother, she overcame obstacles through relentless curiosity. From theater studies to addiction treatment advocacy, her journey reflects emp...
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The Dallas Project Church held a special service featuring Rev. Dr. Al Sharpton for Black History Month. Sharpton's message focused on resilience and the Black church's historical significance in societal movements. Attendees included Dallas County C...
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will enhance safety by removing center crosswalks at seven light rail stations from March to May. Construction on the Green, Blue, and Red Lines will focus on pedestrian safety and operator visibility. DART Transform...
