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Renowned soul and R&B legend Angie Stone, famous for hits like No More Rain (In This Cloud), tragically passed away due to a vehicle accident. Her career, spanning over four decades, left an indelible mark on music and film. Memorial details will be...
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At 92, Hazel Dukes, a revered civil rights icon and NAACP leader, has died. Her son, Ronald, confirmed her passing, noting her family's presence. “Mom tirelessly championed justice nationwide,” he stated. A Lifelong Advocate for Justice Advised leade...
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Birmingham launches the D.U.M.M.Y campaign to tackle illegal trash dumping, encouraging residents to report offenders. Mayor Woodfin shared a video highlighting the issue. Councilor Williams emphasizes enforcement, with $500 fines and penalties for v...
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Leonard Peltier, 80, freed by Biden's commutation, vows ongoing activism for Indigenous rights. Convicted for 1975 FBI agent killings, he maintains innocence. Now on house arrest in North Dakota, Peltier plans activism training and art sales. His rel...
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Seeking a compassionate caretaker? Escape the hectic nursing home environment and rekindle your passion. Join us to care for a wonderful individual. Five days a week, five hours daily, offering $30/hr. Interested candidates, please reach out to Ronni...
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On February 22nd, Les Gemmes, Incorporated, Nashville Chapter, hosted a transformative workshop. Reverend Jeff Obafemi Carr inspired the 'Jewels' with insights on Black History and civil rights. Ms. Sydnei Page Everett emphasized self-care's role in...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2025) — Dr. Joseph Webb, CEO of Nashville General Hospital, resigned ahead of a crucial board vote on his contract. An audit exposed financial mismanagement, highlighting unapproved contracts and policy violations. Webb, un...
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By Candace Higginbotham | doingmoretoday.com Regions Bank's History in Motion celebrated Black History Month, honoring retired Lt. Gen. A.C. Roper, the first African American in the Army Reserve to achieve a three-star rank. Roper's commendable care...
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham will host the Alabama State Spelling Bee on March 22, 2025. Sponsored by the Alabama Kiwanis Foundation, 52 students will compete for the title. The private event, held at UAB, offers the winner a trip to the N...
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NASHVILLE, TN – Civil rights groups swiftly opposed bill HB0327 by Rep. Gino Bulso, renaming June as "Celebration of Life" month. Nashville Pride President Tina Tousignant criticized the proposal, emphasizing Tennessee's urgent issues like gun...
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Vocal groups are rare gems in today's R&B scene, making the Levert Experience a standout. With roots in legendary acts like Levert and the Rude Boys, their performances honor Gerald Levert's legacy. The trio emphasizes enduring chemistry and dedicati...
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The Eaton Canyon-Altadena Fire of January 2025 devastated Black cultural history by destroying homes, including that of artist John Outterbridge. This tragic event highlights systemic Black history erasure, often ignored by mainstream media. During B...
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(The Dallas Examiner) – My economics doctorate from Stanford owes much to Mrs. Irma Lewis, who taught math at Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School. In the 1970s, few African Americans held economics doctorates. Mrs. Lewis’s exceptional teaching and...
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Proactive intervention for colorectal cancer is crucial, as it's the third most diagnosed cancer and second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. A $500,000 McKesson Foundation grant supports Parkland Health's AI-driven colorectal surveillance re...
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(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – WASHINGTON, D.C. – “The Black Press of America must once again speak truth to power,” declared NNPA Chairman Emeritus Danny Bakewell Sr. The National Newspaper Publishers Association plans a nationwide public educat...
