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According to the National Medical Association (NMA), the incidence of tuberculosis in the United States has surged since 2021, reversing a long-standing decline. In 2024, provisional reports indicate 10,347 TB cases, up from 9,633 in 2023 and 8,332 i...
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18 hours ago
The Neighborhood Learning Alliance recently honored outstanding women leaders at the 2025 Women in Workforce Awards, recognizing their significant contributions to workforce development and community empowerment. This inspiring event highlighted fem...
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18 hours ago
Needless to say, every football expert, including “Smokin’ Jim” Frazier, has weighed in on the Shedeur Sanders situation. Here are the “TEN WITHIN THE TEN” reasons explaining why Sanders slipped in the draft. Notably, factors like ownership collusion...
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18 hours ago
Marc Morial, CEO of the National Urban League, warns that America’s descent into authoritarianism has shifted from a theoretical risk to a harsh reality. Highlighting threats to democracy, civil liberties, and racial justice, Morial emphasizes the cr...
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19 hours ago
The Met Gala, an annual spectacle in New York City, melds celebrity culture, fashion, and media excitement. Originally a modest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, it has evolved into a vibrant showcase featuring celebr...
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20 hours ago
As the sweeping tariffs introduced during the Trump era take hold, Mica Whitfield, co-president and CEO of 9to5, National Association of Working Women, underscores their adverse effects on already challenged communities, particularly among Black wome...
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1 day ago
The State of the People POWER Tour aims to energize communities nationwide, arriving in Birmingham on Saturday, May 3, at the Carver Theatre, commencing at 10 a.m. This movement honors Alabama’s Civil Rights history and empowers Black communities aga...
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1 day ago
In May 1963, a pivotal moment in the Birmingham Civil Rights Movement unfolded, where 13-year-old Nadine Smith emerged as a passionate advocate for freedom. As one of over 1,000 youthful demonstrators, Smith was arrested during significant protests a...
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1 day ago
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice's recent decision to lift a desegregation mandate in Louisiana has sparked significant debate, with officials deeming it a “historical injustice.” Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon indicates this shift...
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1 day ago
Nashville Pride returns June 27–29, 2025, at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, featuring pop icon Kim Petras, 4 Non Blondes with Linda Perry, Big Freedia, and over 135 performers. The celebration includes a vibrant parade on June 28 along Broadwa...
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1 day ago
President Trump is initiating wage garnishment for student loan defaulters, coinciding with his administration's detrimental tariff policies that destabilize the economy. The Department of Education plans to reclaim funds by withholding wages and tax...
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1 day ago
FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) has announced its upcoming service, FedEx Easy Returns, slated to launch in summer 2025. This innovative offering allows consumers to return items without boxes or labels at approximately 3,000 convenient drop-off points...
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1 day ago
Education transcends conventional settings, shaped by the collaboration of families, educators, and community organizations. For Black youth, this collective effort is essential; however, schools often operate in silos, overlooking crucial relationsh...
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1 day ago
Jensy Godinez, a graduating senior from Indiana Math and Science Academy (IMSA) North, has garnered nearly $1 million in scholarship offers from 15 colleges across the nation. Having started at IMSA West in fifth grade, she excelled academically and...
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This week, tensions escalated between Carmel’s esteemed Christkindlmarkt holiday market and city officials, leading to the resignation of CEO Maria Adele Rosenfeld. Former Board Chair Susan McDermott filed a defamation lawsuit against the city and M...