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San Francisco, CA — SF Black Wall Street (SFBWS), an influential advocate for Black economic empowerment and cultural heritage in San Francisco, is initiating a public recovery and fundraising campaign due to a catastrophic fire on June 11 that sever...
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President Biden delivered poignant reflections on the significance of Juneteenth while in Galveston, Texas, highlighting the need for Americans to safeguard democracy. He emphasized the crucial role of voting and the importance of upholding historica...
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Virginia's 2025 electoral ballot has received official validation, revealing notable contests, particularly the competition for the gubernatorial office between Winsome Sears and Abigail Spanberger. This election signifies a crucial turning point in...
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Edna Earle Bond, a distinguished former educator in Memphis City Schools, passed away at 84 years old. She dedicated 21 years teaching Business and Office Technology at Central High School, where her roles extended to being the Student Council Sponso...
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The Indiana Pacers' captivating pursuit of the NBA Finals came to a heart-wrenching conclusion on June 22, with a 103-91 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder, compounded by the distressing departure of star player Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton's i...
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As the U.S. approaches potential military engagement with Iran, Black Americans are reminded of a historical pattern: facing heightened risk, inadequate support, and a legacy of disproportionate sacrifice. Since World War I, Black servicemembers have...
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The Los Angeles Lakers, a storied franchise in professional sports, is poised to undergo a historic ownership transition. The Buss family, custodians of the team's majority stake for many years, is reportedly transferring their shares to entrepreneur...
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Nashville, TN – This week, healthcare professionals in Tennessee alerted Senators Blackburn and Hagerty that the passage of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” poses significant risks to the state's residents. Dubbed the “Big Bad Billionaire Budge...