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On Friday, April 18, the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity (MCWSV) will present the Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ at St. John CME Church. This event focuses on Jesus' profound final sayings, traditionally explored during Lent and...
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On Saturday, May 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wake Forest University School of Law's Pro Bono Project will host an informative intake event at the Central Library. Participants can learn about the expungement procedure and receive guidance on navigatin...
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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) invites parents, students, staff, and community members to engage in two community listening sessions aimed at shaping the proposed 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. These sessions will be held on: Tuesday, April...
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Indiana University's Claudia Mera Reina has secured a $159,000 grant from the Alzheimer’s Association to investigate the biological link between brain trauma and Alzheimer’s. Her research centers on Hexokinase 2 (HK2), an enzyme involved in microglia...
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Governor Mike Braun has enacted Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), a transformative revision of Indiana's property tax framework. Lauded by proponents as “historic tax relief,” the legislation promises considerable savings for homeowners, farmers, and businesses....
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Indiana Governor Mike Braun has introduced nine executive orders aimed at enhancing public health, with a strong focus on nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and Medicaid reforms. Joined by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz,...
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Four Black candidates are vying for gubernatorial positions in Virginia, Michigan, New Jersey, and Georgia, comprising two Republicans and two Democrats. Virginia's Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is campaigning in the Democratic stronghold, with electi...
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Pittsburgh is initiating a disparity study to explore race-conscious government contracting, amidst tightening federal policies and ongoing legal challenges. Mayor Ed Gainey emphasizes the need for equitable opportunities for minority- and women-owne...
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Many Black Americans wish to integrate their faith into their professional lives but often encounter discrimination. Our studies reveal that nearly 40% feel comfortable discussing their beliefs, the highest among racial groups. However, they face uni...
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What has prompted Whoopi Goldberg to endorse a Trump policy? In a surprising turn that astonished even the Botox-enhanced panelists of The View, Goldberg briefly backed a contentious Trump initiative on education. Indeed, that Trump. In a stunning mo...
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Actor John Boyega critiques the racism embedded in the Star Wars universe. In the Apple TV+ documentary “Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood,” he shares his experiences as Finn, facing backlash for being a Black lead. Boyega...
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Getty Images Paul M. Collins Jr., UMass Amherst Since the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges ruling in 2015, which legalized same-sex marriage, renewed opposition has emerged. While public support has risen to 70%, Republican lawmakers in several states...
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(By Ronald Premuroso, Western Governors University School of Business) Recent stock market fluctuations have understandably raised concerns among Americans about their 401(k)s, vital for many retirees. How significant are these impacts? We consulted...
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(By Wolfgang Alschner, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa) U.S. tariffs under President Trump have disrupted global trade, redirecting billions in exports, particularly impacting the U.S.-Canada relationship. With average tariffs soaring to 2...
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A decade ago, Professor Anthony Stockard, the visionary Founder and Producing Artistic Director of Norfolk State University Theatre Company, presented Tarell Alvin McCraney’s poignant play, “The Brothers Size.” Recently, he revived this captivating p...