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The Indiana Black Expo (IBE) has announced a captivating entertainment roster for this year’s Music Heritage Festival, slated for July 10-20 during IBE’s 54th Summer Celebration. The event features renowned artists Keith Sweat and SWV, along with Den...
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BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Recently unveiled statistics from the Jail Data Initiative present a troubling overview of incarceration patterns in the U.S., revealing that over 2.7 million of 7.6 million jail admissions in 2023 stemmed from minor misdemea...
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Rev. Jamal Bryant is urging sustained pressure against Target, following the company's inadequate response to boycott demands sparked by its termination of DEI initiatives. While Target pledged $2 billion to support Black businesses, it neglected fur...
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An image of Harriet Tubman has been stripped from the National Park Service’s Underground Railroad webpage. Previously, it underscored Tubman's pivotal role in the fight against slavery but has since been substituted. The new introduction casts the U...
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On April 21, the Vatican revealed that Pope Francis succumbed to a stroke, leading to a coma and irreversible heart failure. He died at 7:35 a.m. in his Domus Sanctae Marthae residence, aged 88. Dr. Andrew Arcangeli confirmed his passing amid ongoing...
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Governor Mike Braun has enacted two significant executive orders aimed at enhancing Indiana’s recovery of rare earth elements from coal byproducts and devising an extensive water resource management strategy.Executive Order 25-62 seeks to extract rar...
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Incorporating fundraising into family reunions cultivates a legacy of generosity and reinforces familial bonds. By embracing philanthropy, families can collectively express their commitment to humanity. To foster a giving culture, establish a dedicat...
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Tina Knowles candidly discusses her stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis from the previous year in PEOPLE. The mother of stars Beyoncé and Solange revealed her left breast cancer discovery last July, as chronicled in her memoir, “Matriarch.” She emphasize...
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The Detroit Pistons shattered 17 years of playoff disappointment on April 21, triumphing over the New York Knicks 100-94 at Madison Square Garden. This victory marked their first playoff win since 2008, effectively leveling the first-round series at...
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Arriving as a first-generation student at Tougaloo College, I found not only a platform for my inquiries but also a sanctuary for self-discovery. Established in 1869 and crucial to the Civil Rights Movement, Tougaloo has shaped countless leaders in v...
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This week, Nine13sports proudly commemorates the 94th graduation of our Kids Building Bikes initiative. This vital program fundamentally enhances accessibility—equipping young individuals with essential tools, nurturing confidence, and paving new pat...
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Celebrities are voicing their ties to Black Dandyism as the Met Gala approaches. This year's theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” draws from Monica L. Miller’s “Slaves to Fashion.” Dapper Dan reflects on his transformation through fashion, wh...
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Tennessee Representative Diana Harshbarger (R) is under fire after referring to Texas Representative Al Green (D) as "boy" and insinuating he might be hiding a weapon in his cane during an interview with F.A.M.E. Ministries. Harshbarger dismissed G...
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Manie Eleuthere, Joshua Lubin, Leshon Francis, and Stephen Steele have advanced to the semifinals of the 28th Caribbean Region Table Tennis Federation (CRTTF) Championships, securing a spot for the Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay. The...
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McCarter & English proudly announces the addition of Zachary A. Myers as a partner in its Indianapolis office. Formerly the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, Myers now co-leads the firm's Business Litigation and Cybersecurity & Data...