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The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program, vital for over 60,000 families fleeing homelessness and violence, is facing a critical funding crisis. Projected to deplete by late 2025, this initiative was launched in 2021 under the American Rescue Plan...
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We call upon corporations to fully engage with their diverse clientele by nurturing our communities, partnering with Black-owned media, and showcasing accountability through tangible actions rather than mere rhetoric. The National Newspaper Publishe...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University's Dr. Robbie K. Melton has been honored as one of The AI SHOW @ ASU+GSV’s Leading Women in AI for 2025, celebrating pioneering women in technology. As interim provost, she spearheads th...
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.—Historic Collinsville in Montgomery County kicks off its seasonal activities on April 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering engaging, hands-on experiences for all ages, including tours of the Weakley House Museum. The theme “On This...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (April 23, 2025) – Centennial Park has proudly secured the #5 spot in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best City Park in the U.S. Recognized for its historical significance and vibrant activities like the Earth Day Fes...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With rising temperatures and the school year drawing to a close, the YMCA of Middle Tennessee is gearing up for an exciting summer brimming with active campers and lively pools. The Y seeks passionate individuals for lifeguard, swi...
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Mo’Nique’s remarks regarding Shannon Sharpe, recently embroiled in sexual assault allegations, have gained renewed attention online. In a podcast appearance on Club Shay Shay, Mo’Nique, 57, humorously advised the former NFL player against dating youn...
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Memphis, TN – April 23, 2025 – Councilwomen Pearl Walker and Yolanda Cooper-Sutton will host a community meeting on the Shelby Drive Drop Yard Planned Development on May 1st at 5:30 P.M. This event will take place at True Victory Church, located at 3...
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A Tampa, Florida man’s alarming Facebook post has caused a significant uproar after he threatened to shoot a young Black girl selling candy. In his deleted post, Tyler Chambers shared doorbell footage featuring the child, calling her a “decoy” for a...
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Tariffs, often considered import taxes, have emerged as a pivotal topic within global economic discussions. They are taxes imposed on imported goods, designed to elevate foreign prices, benefitting domestic businesses. Historically significant, tarif...
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The transformative exhibition, A Prescription for Change, has been extended until April 26, 2025, at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia (BHMVA) in Richmond. Curated by historian Elvatrice Parker Belsches, it employs compelling n...
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On April 18, Norfolk State University (NSU) commenced the construction of its $118 million New Science Building in collaboration with Work Program Architects (WPA), SmithGroup, and S.B. Ballard Construction. This innovative 131,376-square-foot struct...
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Former Housing Secretary and pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson, alongside his wife Candy, engaged with Indianapolis leaders in an education-focused roundtable last week. Moderated by Vop Osili, the discussion highlighted the significance of enhan...
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Advocates for a new Ashley Elementary have faced a prolonged struggle, beginning when President Obama was in his second term. Students impacted by mold issues are now high school seniors, and there have been nearly a dozen shifts in the board of educ...
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On January 23, merely three days into his second term, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14176, which seeks to declassify documents related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Reverend Dr. Ma...