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At 82, Vivian Cunningham has done it again. The Alabama Power retiree, grandmother, and lifelong learner just earned her Master of Studies in Law from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, four years after completing her bachelor’s at 78. Wi...
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Tallio’s Coffee and Tea, a Black-owned café originally founded in San Francisco’s Bayview in 2021, is now thriving inside the African American Art and Culture Complex (AAACC) in the Fillmore. Led by Surinamese-born founder Olton Rensch, Tallio’s blen...
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Dr. Julianne Malveaux pays tribute to trailblazer Alexis Herman, the first Black woman U.S. Secretary of Labor, describing her as the embodiment of grace, grit, and glue. From resolving historic labor strikes to mentoring Black women and championing...
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When academic, behavioral, or medical needs begin to impact your child’s education, knowing your rights is crucial. In part two of this series, Ability Allies, a nonprofit legal advocacy group, breaks down what Indiana public schools are legally requ...
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Acclaimed playwright Terry Guest returns to the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre with the world premiere of Oak, running May 22–June 8 as part of the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Directed by Mikael Burke, Oak is a Southern Gothic...
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In My Father’s House, John Conyers III delivers a deeply personal and political memoir, tracing his journey as the son of civil rights icon John Conyers Jr., the longest-serving Black congressman in U.S. history. Set for release on May 13, 2025 by Am...
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The 2025 Met Gala shattered records and redefined reverence with its theme, “Tailored For You,” celebrating over 300 years of Black fashion, tailoring, and cultural legacy. Co-chaired by icons like Colman Domingo, Pharrell Williams, and Lewis Hamilto...
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The Dallas Mavericks have won the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, setting the stage for a franchise-altering decision. All signs point to Duke phenom Cooper Flagg as the top prospect—a versatile two-way forward whose elite athleticism and...
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Jamalia Brashears, founder of JLB Advisors, is redefining what it means to consult with purpose. With roots in both grassroots advocacy and institutional philanthropy, Brashears created her firm to support Black-led and Black-serving nonprofits that...
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In Part 3 of The Hidden Cost of School Leadership series, we finally ask: What’s next? With many principals now exiting the profession within 5–10 years—down from the 20–30 years of previous generations—the school leadership pipeline is collapsing u...
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For the first time since 2009, IndyGo is proposing a fare increase, raising single-trip fares from $1.75 to $2.75 starting January 2026. The move, prompted by rising fuel, labor, and maintenance costs, is intended to offset a 58% spike in operating e...
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Once a rallying cry for Black consciousness and social justice, the term “woke” has been repackaged and politicized—now mocked by those seeking to dull the public’s awareness. From Lead Belly’s 1938 warning to Childish Gambino’s modern anthem, "stay...
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In Exodus 16:32–34, God commands Moses and Aaron to preserve a jar of manna—a sacred souvenir of survival in the wilderness. Today, we do the same with family reunion T-shirts, Mardi Gras beads, hospital bracelets—tokens that preserve the weight of...
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Day 3 of the federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs brought chilling testimony from Cassie Ventura, the pop singer who shared a decade-long relationship with the music mogul. On the witness stand, Ventura recounted graphic allegations of physical...