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The Girls for Christ Empowerment Conference, founded by Roberta Thorpe, makes its much-anticipated return after two decades. Thorpe, the founder and director as well as a Mount Carmel church member, conceived the annual event in 2000 through divine i...
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(Photos: YouTube Screenshots) - On Wednesday, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported that around 80,000 children in Central and West Africa face an acute risk of cholera infection. Gilles Fagninou, the regional director for West and Ce...
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Fortune & Forks, a private social collective dedicated to women of color, made a significant impact during the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis. Founded by Naomi Wright and Krystal Vega, the organization invited Black women entrepreneur...
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The Hedback Theatre, the cherished venue of Footlite Musicals, proudly marks its centennial on August 2. To commemorate this significant milestone, the community is invited to join a fundraising event. The Hedback Community Theater Centennial Celebr...
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“The Comedy of Errors” never fails to amuse. Imagine enjoying it on a balmy summer evening in Riverside Park, along with some homemade snacks and refreshing beverages, creating the ultimate date night atmosphere. The Indianapolis Shakespeare Company'...
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Let’s clarify one thing: my avoidance of doctors isn’t rooted in fear but rather in principle. Why pay someone to reiterate what you already know? “Your cholesterol is made of bacon and regret.” Thanks for the insight, right? However, age has a pecul...
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As a registered nurse, lactation consultant, postpartum doula, and mother, I have witnessed firsthand the pressing issues many Black women encounter during and after childbirth. Alarmingly, a significant number of these women are dying, and countles...
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African nations are preparing for the impending Trump tariffs set to take effect on August 1st. The Trump administration has confirmed trade agreements with the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Japan but has not reached similar accords with Af...
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On a July afternoon, Javere Harriot addressed a packed audience at the Joan Clark Davis Center for Interdisciplinary Learning, unveiling a 3D-printed headrest named “ComforTap.” The 11th grader from Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy shared the project...
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In American cities, masked individuals—both men and women—roam, often in unmarked vehicles, equipped with weapons and clad in military-style apparel. These agents are affiliated with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and hold the autho...
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Last month, Brad Pitt entered the Formula One arena as the star of the adrenaline-fueled film "F1," produced by Apple Studios, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, and Pitt’s own Plan B Entertainment. During promotional efforts, he captivated the attention of au...
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A recent LendingTree survey reveals that 62% of individuals earning over $300,000 annually still carry credit card debt. This indicates a serious financial discrepancy—these high-income earners are not just using their cards for rewards; they’re livi...
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Imagine attendees leaving a jazz concert in Cincinnati, humming to the melodious sounds of Miles Davis, only to be assaulted by a group of Black attackers. The victims, left battered, receive little media attention while the assailants remain uncharg...
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The 2150 Center for Innovation, Commercialization & Growth has expanded its national footprint with the launch of its Infrastructure iLAB, aimed at establishing a Public-Private Partnership (P3) Knowledge Center in New York City. This initiative...
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Following an unforgettable event at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC) in Vero Beach, Florida, 44 out of the 112 participants from Week Two of the 2025 Hank Aaron Invitational (HAI) have been chosen to compete in the esteemed annual HAI show...