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San Francisco Public Defenders scored a historic victory, winning the first California Racial Justice Act (RJA) motion in the city. The motion revealed that implicit bias from a police officer during the arrest and trial testimony of a young Black m...
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African-Americans have profoundly influenced baseball since its early days in the 19th century. However, due to Jim Crow segregation, the Negro Baseball League was established 105 years ago this February. Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 19...
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Justice takes a significant turn as Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan becomes the inaugural arrest of this election cycle. Charged with hindering a federal immigration operation, she allegedly assisted undocumented immigrant Eduardo Flores Ruiz in...
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Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor, Ed Gainey, is gaining significant support from the African American community, who are eager for him to secure a second term. Recent fundraising events at Hysyde Lounge and Preeti’s Pitt, owned by Preeti Tuli, have att...
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Each year, the gymnasium of Churchland High School transforms into a basketball hub, showcasing 64 of the nation’s premier basketball talents. From April 16-19, the 71st Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (PIT) featured these rising stars in a displa...
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Birmingham City Schools seniors must finalize their Birmingham Promise scholarship applications by May 1 to secure the chance for tuition-free college education. This initiative offers funding for up to four years at public Alabama institutions, havi...
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The Birmingham Police Department (BPD) has officially launched its recruitment for the upcoming Police Academy, beginning on July 28, 2025. Prospective officers must pass the Physical Agility Screening, scheduled for April 26, May 3, May 17, and June...
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Joseph Holt, 49, founded a nonprofit to impart trade skills to young adults, steering them away from violence and poverty in Birmingham. The Holt Foundation for Change, initiated in 2024, offers training in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work, e...
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News of Bivett Brackett's removal from a lesser-known San Francisco commission has stunned many, with reactions ranging from tears to concerns about the future of affordable housing for Black San Franciscans. Mara Rosales noted that without Brackett,...
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During Donald Trump's potential second term, the concept of compliance extends beyond racial lines, notably embracing Black MAGA adherents who choose silence as racial strife morphs from mere rhetoric into tangible policy. Many of these loyalists fav...
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"Jesus entered the Temple and expelled those who were trading, upending the tables of moneylenders and the stalls of dove sellers. He proclaimed, ‘My house is a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.’ With His actions, He made space...
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For nearly three decades, NAWBO Indy has championed women entrepreneurs across Central Indiana — and behind that legacy stands Executive Director Lee Ann Richardson. With quiet strength and unwavering dedication, she has built bridges, strengthened n...
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The 2025 NFL Draft opened with electrifying picks and bold moves, as teams chased fresh talent in Green Bay. Cam Ward made headlines with a historic first-round selection, signaling a new era for dual-threat quarterbacks. Meanwhile, the Jacksonville...
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In pursuit of economic empowerment, Black women are excelling in homeownership, surpassing Black men and other groups significantly. The 2024 National Association of Realtors report shows that single Black women make up 27 percent of Black homebuyers...
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The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is facing a potential shutdown amidst a surge of anti-DEI lawsuits from conservative factions. Established by Nixon in 1969, the MBDA supports minority enterprises. Recently, three white entrepreneurs s...