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Former Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her decision not to seek public office, stating the system is “broken.” In a recent interview on CBS’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, she shared her reflections on her public service career and noted...
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As summer temperatures climb, homeowners often turn to air conditioning for relief. However, you can enjoy comfort without facing exorbitant energy bills. By implementing clever strategies and ensuring regular maintenance, you can effectively cool y...
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Monitoring your children in today's tech-driven environment often demands a certain level of digital literacy that can seem daunting for many parents. It's crucial to understand that your children are not only at risk from online threats but that yo...
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“There exists a notable deficiency in the representation of dietitians of color,” stated June Thompson, who serves as the interim program director for dietetics at North Carolina A&T. “Eighty percent of our clientele comprises individuals from di...
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Recent appointments in academia highlight the accomplishments of several professionals across various institutions. Brandon Toliver has taken up a role at Tuskegee University in Alabama, while Brandon Nzekwe joins the College of Southern Maryland. In...
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Recent research has uncovered that King George IV may have gleaned personal profits from slavery in Grenada. Desirée Baptiste, a specialist in transatlantic slavery and colonialism at the National Archives in London, discovered an 1823-24 payment rec...
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Jackie Hill, the recently appointed president of the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch, announced to the New Pittsburgh Courier that an official installation ceremony for the branch’s officers was forthcoming. This event took place on Saturday, August 2, at th...
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**This Week in Black History: August 6-12** August 6 In 1870, one of the most overtly racist acts post-Civil War occurred as White extremists violently suppressed Black voting rights in Tennessee, undermining a coalition of Black and progressive Wh...
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President Donald Trump has mandated the Department of Commerce to initiate a new U.S. census that excludes undocumented individuals, according to Newsweek. On August 7, Trump declared on his Truth Social platform, "I have directed our Department of C...
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Dionne Warwick has come forward to support Beyoncé in the face of criticism regarding her recent Levi’s advertisement. Warwick’s defense followed Piers Morgan's accusation of “cultural appropriation” aimed at Beyoncé after the campaign was revealed....
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A white motorcyclist is facing legal repercussions following his racist outburst directed at a Black motorist, captured on video. The individual behind the TikTok account @lifewithjay.616 filmed the incident involving Travis Bonn, who unleashed a tor...
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Community members and supporters are advocating for justice following the violent assault of an African American teenager outside a California movie theater by a group of white youths, as reported by Atlanta Black Star. The incident involved 18-year-...
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For numerous families, a home is often the principal asset bequeathed to future generations. Can you identify the asset that frequently ends up in probate court? It’s indeed a HOME. This common occurrence often stems from a lack of awareness regardin...
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Historic A.H. Parker High School is set to become a vibrant cultural center on Sunday, August 10, with the premiere of “As Goes the South” in Birmingham. Produced by Ed Fields, a notable poet, essayist, and civic strategist, the film aims to reshape...
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In discussions surrounding the preservation of Birmingham's historic Prince Hall Masonic Temple, Brent Leggs stands out as a vital figure. As the Executive Director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, Leggs is globally recognized f...