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Scolding Obama

Scolding Obama

Back in 2011, then-President Barack Obama delivered a speech to the Congressiona...

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Warrior for kids, champion for teachers, agent for parents

Warrior for kids, champion for teachers, agent for parents

Behind every successful child is an educator who believes in their success. Whil...

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Storm Friends

Storm Friends

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born in a time of adversity.” Pro...

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IHCDA approve $20 million grant for a 24/7 low barrier homeless shelter in Indy

IHCDA approve $20 million grant for a 24/7 low barrier ...

Indianapolis will open a low barrier homeless shelter in 2027, following two yea...

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Gubernatorial candidates debate for the last time before Election Day

Gubernatorial candidates debate for the last time befor...

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, a Republican, fended off attacks from both Democrat Jennif...

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Will you vote?

Will you vote?

I want to impress upon anyone who is reading this just how important it is to vo...

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Scolding Obama

Scolding Obama

Back in 2011, then-President Barack Obama delivered a speech to the Congressiona...

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Warrior for kids, champion for teachers, agent for parents

Warrior for kids, champion for teachers, agent for parents

Behind every successful child is an educator who believes in their success. Whil...

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Storm Friends

Storm Friends

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born in a time of adversity.” Pro...

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IHCDA approve $20 million grant for a 24/7 low barrier homeless shelter in Indy

IHCDA approve $20 million grant for a 24/7 low barrier ...

Indianapolis will open a low barrier homeless shelter in 2027, following two yea...

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Gubernatorial candidates debate for the last time before Election Day

Gubernatorial candidates debate for the last time befor...

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, a Republican, fended off attacks from both Democrat Jennif...

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Will you vote?

Will you vote?

I want to impress upon anyone who is reading this just how important it is to vo...

James Earl Jones, iconic actor and memorable voice of ‘Darth Vader’ and ‘Mufasa,’ dead at age 93

James Earl Jones, iconic actor and memorable voice of ‘...

You can’t think of James Earl Jones without hearing his voice. That booming bass...

Hallowed Missionary Baptist Church’s Annual Community Outreach

Hallowed Missionary Baptist Church’s Annual Community O...

On Saturday, August 17, 2024, Hallowed Missionary Baptist Church held its Annual...

Word of Hope Ministries hosts Community Day with a ‘Walk of Hope’

Word of Hope Ministries hosts Community Day with a ‘Wal...

On Saturday, August 24, 2024, Word of Hope Ministries (WOHM) hosted a “Walk of H...

Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 19, 2024

Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 19, 2024

Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF

This Week In Black History – September 19, 2024

This Week In Black History – September 19, 2024

September 19, 1893 – Elbert R. Robinson patented the electric highway trolley. S...

‘I had a right to be at Central’: Remembering Little Rock’s integration battle

‘I had a right to be at Central’: Remembering Little Ro...

It was late September 1957, and students at Little Rock Central High School in A...

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Ron OJ Parson Talks the Power and Relevance of ‘East Texas Hot Links’ in Exclusive Q&A

Ron OJ Parson Talks the Power and Relevance of ‘East Te...

“East Texas Hot Links” actors Alfred H. Wilson, Kelvin Roston Jr., and Willie B...

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Judge Who Handcuffed Teen During Field Trip Demoted To Speeding Tickets

Judge Who Handcuffed Teen During Field Trip Demoted To ...

Photo: Getty Images A Michigan judge is facing a demotion after ordering a teen...

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Chicago Elected School Board Candidates Forum to Spotlight Districts 6, 9, and 10

Chicago Elected School Board Candidates Forum to Spotli...

The upcoming Chicago Elected School Board Candidates Forum, scheduled for Satur...

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Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson Unveil HIRE360 Center to Boost Workforce Diversity in Chicago Trades

Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson Unveil HIRE360 Center t...

HIRE360, joined by Governor JB Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson, Congressman Raj...

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Why the cost of water for poor Black Detroit voters may be key to Kamala Harris winning – or losing – Michigan

Why the cost of water for poor Black Detroit voters may...

Protesters in Detroit rally to support the 2020 election results and other caus...

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California Governor Vetoes Bill Aimed At Helping Black People Reclaim Land

California Governor Vetoes Bill Aimed At Helping Black ...

Photo: Getty Images A bill aimed at helping Black families reclaim property unj...

North, Central score victories

North, Central score victories

St. Paul Central and Minneapolis North both won their football games last week,...

Unongo brings confidence, excitement to Tommies volleyball

Unongo brings confidence, excitement to Tommies volleyball

Miriam Unongo and the St. Thomas volleyball team are off to a great start this ...

Black Business Spotlight: Focused Clothing

Black Business Spotlight: Focused Clothing

Lakeadra Aaron's Focused Clothing brand has transformed from a car trunk busine...

Cam’Ron Ransom earns SWAC Offensive Player of the Week honors

Cam’Ron Ransom earns SWAC Offensive Player of the Week ...

Cam'Ron Ransom of Bethune-Cookman was named SWAC Offensive Player of the Week a...

Study confirms higher breast cancer mortality rates for Black women across all subtypes

Study confirms higher breast cancer mortality rates for...

Black women in the US face higher mortality rates from breast cancer compared t...

AI is a growing threat to our elections

AI is a growing threat to our elections

Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses a threat to the ability to participate in a f...

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Why Little Rock Nine’s Legacy Still Matters

Why Little Rock Nine’s Legacy Still Matters

On the anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High, Black stude...

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Detroit Pistons Score Big with StockX as New Jersey Patch Sponsor

Detroit Pistons Score Big with StockX as New Jersey Pat...

(L-R) Trajan Langdon, Greg Schwartz, Cade Cunningham, Jalen Rose, Scott Cutler, ...

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Honoring STEM Excellence: DAPCEP’s 12th Annual Real McCoy Awards Celebrates Innovation, Presented by DTE Energy

Honoring STEM Excellence: DAPCEP’s 12th Annual Real McC...

The next generation of STEM leaders received the Jr. Real McCoy Awards with (M) ...

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Top Stories From Michigan Chronicle

Top Stories From Michigan Chronicle

Here are the top stories from the Michigan Chronicle impacting Detroit and natio...

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Is the Cost of Water for Black Detroit Voters Key to Kamala Harris Winning – or Losing – Michigan?

Is the Cost of Water for Black Detroit Voters Key to Ka...

This post was originally published on Word In Black. By: Ronald Brown, Wayne Sta...

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Detroit Ranks Among Top 5 in Rental Market Growth

Detroit Ranks Among Top 5 in Rental Market Growth

Detroit has become a force to be reckoned with, standing tall as one of the coun...

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Gov. Parson Breaks Silence & Signals Likely Pardon for Racist Killer Cop Eric Devalkenaere

Gov. Parson Breaks Silence & Signals Likely Pardon for ...

On the verge of pardoning the first cop in Missouri’s history convicted of killi...

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The Kansas City Defender Hosts “Black August Grocery Buyout,” Distributes $2000 to Black Families

The Kansas City Defender Hosts “Black August Grocery Bu...

The “Black August Grocery Buyout” was a transformative act of Mutual Aid, distri...

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Lee’s Summit Residents Demand Resignation of Racist, Right-Wing Extremist School Board Member Bill Haley

Lee’s Summit Residents Demand Resignation of Racist, Ri...

Outraged Lee’s Summit residents are calling for the immediate resignation of rig...

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Missouri’s Longest Standing Black Bookstore Under Threat: The Urgent Need to Preserve Willa’s Books and Vinyl

Missouri’s Longest Standing Black Bookstore Under Threa...

Under imminent threat of closing, Willa's Books & Vinyl's priceless books, archi...

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Black Education & the Importance of Fetching What Has Been Forgotten

Black Education & the Importance of Fetching What Has B...

In her op-ed essay, Dr. Marlee Bunch--author of The Magnitude of Us--discusses h...

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How Marcellus Khaliifah Williams’s Story Shines Light on the Injustices within the Legal System

How Marcellus Khaliifah Williams’s Story Shines Light o...

In response to the August 21 Consent Judgement, Kansas City's Poet Laureate Meli...

Empowering women through holistic hair solutions

Empowering women through holistic hair solutions

Koree L. Thatcher, a salon owner, has transformed her personal struggles with m...

Kamala Harris and Black women’s dilemma in America

Kamala Harris and Black women’s dilemma in America

Black women in America have been marginalized and overlooked for centuries, but...

Inland communities prepare for hurricane helene

Inland communities prepare for hurricane helene

Western North Carolina is preparing for Hurricane Helene, which could bring hea...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Criminally Indicted

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Criminally Indicted

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on criminal charges for allege...

Iconic DJs bring classic soul music to Cove 51 Nightclub

Iconic DJs bring classic soul music to Cove 51 Nightclub

Three legendary DJs, TC, Baby Rome, and Lincoln Ware, played classic music to a...

Marcellus Williams executed amid innocence claims

Marcellus Williams executed amid innocence claims

Marcellus Williams, a Missouri death row inmate, was executed despite overwhelm...

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New York Liberty Win WNBA Championship

New York Liberty Win WNBA Championship

The Liberty gave the city of New York its first basketball title since 1973 when...

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Mary J Blige Inducted In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

Mary J Blige Inducted In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige’s anthems of resilience & empowerment h...

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G. Lamont Blackstone Honored as One of Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Black Leaders

G. Lamont Blackstone Honored as One of Crain’s New York...

G. Lamont Blackstone has been honored as one of 100 Crain’s New York Business’ N...

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The Power of Plant-Based Foods: A Path to Better Health in Black American Communities

The Power of Plant-Based Foods: A Path to Better Health...

The health challenges facing Black Americans today are significant, but solution...

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Public Hearing Notice – Mayor Of Yonkers

Public Hearing Notice – Mayor Of Yonkers

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law, that the Mayor of the City of Yonkers, ...

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Election 2024: What You Need To Know

Election 2024: What You Need To Know

ELECTION DAY IS NOVEMBER 5, 2024!Don’t forget to register to vote! The General E...

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David Dinkins – Trenton’s Own – Dies

David Dinkins – Trenton’s Own – Dies

by Al Alatunji David Dinkins: From Trenton to Harlem And Then First Black Mayor ...

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New York Liberty Win WNBA Championship

New York Liberty Win WNBA Championship

The Liberty gave the city of New York its first basketball title since 1973 when...

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Mary J Blige Inducted In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

Mary J Blige Inducted In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige’s anthems of resilience & empowerment h...

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G. Lamont Blackstone Honored as One of Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Black Leaders

G. Lamont Blackstone Honored as One of Crain’s New York...

G. Lamont Blackstone has been honored as one of 100 Crain’s New York Business’ N...

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The Power of Plant-Based Foods: A Path to Better Health in Black American Communities

The Power of Plant-Based Foods: A Path to Better Health...

The health challenges facing Black Americans today are significant, but solution...

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Public Hearing Notice – Mayor Of Yonkers

Public Hearing Notice – Mayor Of Yonkers

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law, that the Mayor of the City of Yonkers, ...

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Election 2024: What You Need To Know

Election 2024: What You Need To Know

ELECTION DAY IS NOVEMBER 5, 2024!Don’t forget to register to vote! The General E...

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Javion Magee, 21, found dead with rope around his neck in North Carolina

Javion Magee, 21, found dead with rope around his neck ...

Javion Magee, a 21-year-old trucker, was found dead in Henderson, NC with a rop...

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Faith, history, health: Why an NYC church commemorates the Middle Passage

Faith, history, health: Why an NYC church commemorates ...

St. Paul Community Baptist Church in Brooklyn celebrates the Black experience e...

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Federal administrator Lisa Gomez shares tips to combat burden of medical bills

Federal administrator Lisa Gomez shares tips to combat ...

The Employee Benefit Security Administration (EBSA) is working to assist citize...

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Biden hosts historic celebration of Black excellence at the White House

Biden hosts historic celebration of Black excellence at...

President Joe Biden hosted a historic celebration of Black excellence on the Wh...

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Lawmakers, candidates discuss diversifying the U.S. Senate during CBC conference

Lawmakers, candidates discuss diversifying the U.S. Sen...

Angela Rye moderated a panel discussion titled "Black Women Belong...in the Sen...

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Annual sarcoma event shines spotlight on enigmatic disease.           

Annual sarcoma event shines spotlight on enigmatic dise...

The 16th Annual Strike Out for Sarcoma 5K & 10K Run/Walk raised $74,560 to rais...

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Pa. Turnpike preparing to launch Open Road Tolling

Pa. Turnpike preparing to launch Open Road Tolling

In January 2025, the Pa. Turnpike will launch Open Road Tolling (ORT), a cashle...

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Threatening ‘the enemy within’ with force: Military ethicists explain the danger to important American traditions

Threatening ‘the enemy within’ with force: Military eth...

Members of the Utah National Guard were deployed to Washington in June 2020 in ...

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Clearing the path to homeownership: ‘Black Excellence in Real Estate’ awards gala now in its fourth year

Clearing the path to homeownership: ‘Black Excellence i...

TAMMY THOMPSON AND MARY HESTER, LEADERS OF THE ANNUAL BLACK EXCELLENCE IN REAL ...

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Scirotto out as Pittsburgh police chief after 18 months

Scirotto out as Pittsburgh police chief after 18 months

Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto speaks at a 2023 press conference, as Ma...

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Trump’s Madison Square Garden event features crude and racist insults

Trump’s Madison Square Garden event features crude and ...

AP Photo/Alex Brandon by Jill Colvin and Michelle L. Price Associated Press Wri...

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Tyler Perry blasts Trump during Harris’ Atlanta rally: Video

Tyler Perry blasts Trump during Harris’ Atlanta rally: ...

Photo: Getty images Tyler Perry slammed former President Donald Trump during hi...

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Eating Healthy: Good for You … And Your Budget Too

Eating Healthy: Good for You … And Your Budget Too

Eating Healthy: Good for You ... And Your Budget Too The post Eating Healthy: Go...

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10 Tips On How to Become An Influential Business in Your Local Community

10 Tips On How to Become An Influential Business in You...

10 Tips On How to Become An Influential Business in Your Local Community The pos...

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Seven Ways to Market Your Business

Seven Ways to Market Your Business

Seven Ways to Market Your Business The post Seven Ways to Market Your Business a...

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The Future of Tech

The Future of Tech

The Future of Tech A recent study by Howdy.com reveals that 78 percent of profes...

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How to Beat the Job-Loss Blues: A Guide to Surviving the Unexpected

How to Beat the Job-Loss Blues: A Guide to Surviving th...

How to Beat the Job-Loss Blues: A Guide to Surviving the Unexpe The post How to ...

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Jamaican Entrepreneur and Minority Business Advocate Fritz-Earle McLymont Passes On

Jamaican Entrepreneur and Minority Business Advocate Fr...

News Americas, New York, NY, October 4, 2024: The Black immigrant and business a...

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Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following The Harris v Trump Presidential Debate

Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following The Harr...

Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown, Co-Founders of Black Voters Matter issue state...

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Black Voters Matter Kicks Off $15M Fall GOTV Campaign To Mobilize 10 Million Black Voters Ahead Of Critical Election

Black Voters Matter Kicks Off $15M Fall GOTV Campaign T...

Through the “We Fight Back” bus tour, the national voting rights organization ai...

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BLACK VOTERS MATTER COMMITS $300,000 TO DIVINE 9 ORGANIZATIONS FOR GOTV EFFORTS IN KEY STATES

BLACK VOTERS MATTER COMMITS $300,000 TO DIVINE 9 ORGANI...

National voting rights organization is committed to having boots on the ground t...

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Black Voters Matter Celebrates Record Breaking Turnout on First Day of Early Voting in Georgia

Black Voters Matter Celebrates Record Breaking Turnout ...

Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown, Co-Founders of Black Voters Matter issue state...

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Shelby County Sheriff’s Office halts transporting youths to Juvenile Court

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office halts transporting youth...

In-person proceedings at the Shelby County Juvenile Court have hit a snag, as th...

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Grizzlies don’t take anything for granted as season starts

Grizzlies don’t take anything for granted as season starts

The Memphis Grizzlies tips off the NBA season with a couple of road games. Taylo...

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Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following The Harris v Trump Presidential Debate

Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following The Harr...

Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown, Co-Founders of Black Voters Matter issue state...

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Black Voters Matter Kicks Off $15M Fall GOTV Campaign To Mobilize 10 Million Black Voters Ahead Of Critical Election

Black Voters Matter Kicks Off $15M Fall GOTV Campaign T...

Through the “We Fight Back” bus tour, the national voting rights organization ai...

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BLACK VOTERS MATTER COMMITS $300,000 TO DIVINE 9 ORGANIZATIONS FOR GOTV EFFORTS IN KEY STATES

BLACK VOTERS MATTER COMMITS $300,000 TO DIVINE 9 ORGANI...

National voting rights organization is committed to having boots on the ground t...

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Black Voters Matter Celebrates Record Breaking Turnout on First Day of Early Voting in Georgia

Black Voters Matter Celebrates Record Breaking Turnout ...

Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown, Co-Founders of Black Voters Matter issue state...

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More drivers than ever are making $1,000+ auto loan payments

More drivers than ever are making $1,000+ auto loan pay...

jd8 // Shutterstock More drivers than ever are making $1,000+ auto loan payment...

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Hurricane Helene threatens ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge in Florida as it’s forecast to explode into catastrophic Category 4

Hurricane Helene threatens ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge i...

(CNN) — Hurricane Helene is now forecast to reach catastrophic Category 4 stren...

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Shelby County Sheriff’s Office halts transporting youths to Juvenile Court

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office halts transporting youth...

In-person proceedings at the Shelby County Juvenile Court have hit a snag, as th...

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Grizzlies don’t take anything for granted as season starts

Grizzlies don’t take anything for granted as season starts

The Memphis Grizzlies tips off the NBA season with a couple of road games. Taylo...

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MATA board begs off planned cuts

MATA board begs off planned cuts

Newly appointed members of the MATA board of directors took a detour around plan...

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Local women’s organizations launch campaign to urge women to vote and vote early

Local women’s organizations launch campaign to urge wom...

With early voting beginning underway across Tennessee, a diverse collaboration o...

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Just For Laughs: Memphis comics set to make stand-up debuts in Vegas

Just For Laughs: Memphis comics set to make stand-up de...

The comedy scene in Memphis is making waves in Las Vegas this October, as two of...

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Proposal could give lowest-paid county employees bigger boost

Proposal could give lowest-paid county employees bigger...

A resolution to increase pay for employees on the “lower band” of Shelby County’...

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The Body of Christ presents the Harvest Call

The Body of Christ presents the Harvest Call

The Body of Christ presents the Harvest Call The post The Body of Christ present...

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Winston-Salem State University mourns the passing of Stenson Conley

Winston-Salem State University mourns the passing of St...

Winston-Salem State University mourns the passing of Stenson Conley The post Win...

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Great homecoming start, ends in disappointing loss for A&T

Great homecoming start, ends in disappointing loss for A&T

Great homecoming start, ends in disappointing loss for A&T The post Great homeco...

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Delta Arts hosts inaugural benefit concert with Robert Young, quilt exhibit on display through Dec. 31

Delta Arts hosts inaugural benefit concert with Robert ...

Delta Arts hosts inaugural benefit concert with Robert Young, quilt exhibit on d...

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Authoring Action and The Dwelling present their 4th program of poetry, prose and song

Authoring Action and The Dwelling present their 4th pro...

Authoring Action and The Dwelling present their 4th program of poetry, prose and...

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Meekins named first principal at new Crossnore Charter School

Meekins named first principal at new Crossnore Charter ...

Meekins named first principal at new Crossnore Charter School The post Meekins n...

Dear Reader: Be Like the Diamond in the Rough

Dear Reader: Be Like the Diamond in the Rough

A piece inspired by recent time spent with my grandfather   Dear Reader, I’m not...

Transforming leadership in the Transformation Zone

Transforming leadership in the Transformation Zone

“I recently visited Melrose, Campbell Park, Maximo and Fairmont Park Elementary ...

An ‘A’ district for some, a significant achievement gap for others

An ‘A’ district for some, a significant achievement gap...

While Pinellas County Schools is an “A” district for some, far too many Black sc...

Afro-futurist Lonnie Holley at MFA through Sept. 15

Afro-futurist Lonnie Holley at MFA through Sept. 15

By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — You have until September 15 to get ...

Still time for early voting in the 8/20 Primaries; Power of the Vote Initiative for Pinellas Black Voters

Still time for early voting in the 8/20 Primaries; Powe...

August 20 Primary is right around the corner, with early voting through Sunday, ...

New minority achievement officer at Pinellas County Schools

New minority achievement officer at Pinellas County Sch...

Meet Kathleen S. Young-Parker, Pinellas County Schools’ new minority achievement...

The Media Favors Trump

The Media Favors Trump

The media's favoritism toward Donald Trump is once again evident, with more cove...

Black Churches Want Black Folks To Go To The Polls

Black Churches Want Black Folks To Go To The Polls

Vice President Kamala Harris visited two Black mega churches in Georgia, rallyin...

Protecting Our Democracy Begins With Voting

Protecting Our Democracy Begins With Voting

Rep. Colin Allred highlights the importance of voting in safeguarding democracy,...

New Journal and Guide Honors Seven Hampton Roads NAACP Branches

New Journal and Guide Honors Seven Hampton Roads NAACP ...

In celebration of its 124th anniversary, the New Journal and Guide honored seven...

New Henrietta Lacks Statue Is Unveiled In South Boston

New Henrietta Lacks Statue Is Unveiled In South Boston

A bronze statue of Henrietta Lacks was unveiled in South Boston, honoring her le...

Black Retirees: Growing Older & Poorer

Black Retirees: Growing Older & Poorer

As Black retirees face increasing financial strain due to rising living costs an...

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‘A Life Sentence.’ How Mississippi’s Forever Voting ban keeps thousands from the polls – The state’s disenfranchisement law punishes people with nonviolent offenses, as reform fails in the Legislature and courts

‘A Life Sentence.’ How Mississippi’s Forever Voting ban...

By Caleb Bedillion, The Marshall Project, John Cook moved back to Mississippi in...

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Vance and Walz begin debating cordially but end in heated clashes over Trump, Jan. 6 and national policy issues

Vance and Walz begin debating cordially but end in heat...

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, Republican Senator JD Van...

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Commentary: Mississippi minority contracting update – Mississippi’s white power brokers strip minority opportunity of economic advancement and participation

Commentary: Mississippi minority contracting update – M...

By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The truth is that the words Mississip...

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Harris responds to Hurricane devastation as Walz shines in debate

Harris responds to Hurricane devastation as Walz shines...

By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Vice President Kamala Harris m...

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An intersection of economics and image – Changing the Mississippi State Flag and how Mississippi is viewed

An intersection of economics and image – Changing the M...

By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Ross Dellenger, writing for Sports Il...

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All eyes on historic Farish Street Baptist Church – Reverend Eric D. Williams installed as 7th senior pastor in church’s 131-year history

All eyes on historic Farish Street Baptist Church – Rev...

By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Reverend Eric D. Williams installed a...

The One Constant in Life is Change

The One Constant in Life is Change

Each year, there’s a date on the calendar which signifies the start of the fall ...

For the Love of Safety and Oneself

For the Love of Safety and Oneself

(The column previously appeared on Feb. 22, 2023 in The Birmingham Times)   As w...

Frankie Beverly, the Maze Singer Who Inspired Generations, Dies at 77

Frankie Beverly, the Maze Singer Who Inspired Generatio...

By  CHEVEL JOHNSON RODRIGUE and JAMIE STENGLE NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Frankie Beverly...

Bill Greason Celebrated as ‘American Legend, Ballplayer, War Hero and Minister’

Bill Greason Celebrated as ‘American Legend, Ballplayer...

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. | Alabama News Center William “Bill” Greason, a former N...

At Age 100, Baseball Legend, Reverend, Marine Bill Greason Reflects on An Incredible Life

At Age 100, Baseball Legend, Reverend, Marine Bill Grea...

By Matthew Ritchie | mlb.com The thing that stood out most in Reverend Bill Grea...

September 12, 2024

September 12, 2024

_____________________________ Employment ____________________________ FACILITY P...

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Rep. Troy Carter Urges Congress to Replenish FEMA Disaster Relief Fund

Rep. Troy Carter Urges Congress to Replenish FEMA Disas...

Data News Staff Edited Report Last week Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) s...

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Predictions for the Black and Gold in their Quest to Reach Super Bowl 2025

Predictions for the Black and Gold in their Quest to Re...

Dominik Reimonenq Data News Weekly Contributor Saints Coach Dennis Allen and Sai...

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Rally Empowers Local Students to Make Impact in their Communities

Rally Empowers Local Students to Make Impact in their C...

Story and Photos by Shawniece Mitchell Data News Weekly Contributor Local high s...

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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Sybil Haydel Morial

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Sybil Haydel Morial

Terry B. Jones Data News Weekly Publisher Last week we saw the passing of a grea...

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Prescription Drug Price Hikes Hit Black Americans Hardest as Biden Pushes for Reform

Prescription Drug Price Hikes Hit Black Americans Harde...

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The fight to lower pr...

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The Ashé Rooftop Festival & Gala, Presented by Ashé Cultural Arts Center, Returns on Oct. 11th & 12th, 2024

The Ashé Rooftop Festival & Gala, Presented by Ashé Cul...

New Orleans Agenda The Ashé Rooftop Festival & Gala, presented by Ashé Cultural ...

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Hotel Industry Releases Top 5 Requirements to Travel Safely

Hotel Industry Releases Top 5 Requirements to Travel Sa...

 The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today released the “Safe Stay G...

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Don’t let the flu foul up your fall plans

Don’t let the flu foul up your fall plans

Parkland Health is offering flu shots for all ages at no cost with most insuran...

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Voting for the future

Voting for the future

Children's Defense Fund is encouraging people of faith to vote in the 2024 elec...

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A message to my fellow Black men on voting

A message to my fellow Black men on voting

The National Urban League's Reclaim Your Vote initiative is encouraging young B...

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The voice of the voter

The voice of the voter

Former President Barack Obama criticized Black men for considering not to vote,...

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You don’t know Kamala yet?

You don’t know Kamala yet?

Vice President Kamala Harris is a highly educated, caring, eloquent and experie...

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Attacks on people’s stories are attacks on people. Just ask a librarian

Attacks on people’s stories are attacks on people. Just...

A Houston suburb has reclassified a book about the Wampanoag tribe as fiction, ...

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Greenwood Cultural Center Announces ‘Witness! An Evening of Spirituals’ 

Greenwood Cultural Center Announces ‘Witness! An Evenin...

TALK OF GREENWOOD Dr. Jerry Goodwin Joel-Lyn McCormick, Phil Armstrong, Joseph B...

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TPS Offers Second Chance for High School Diploma

TPS Offers Second Chance for High School Diploma

LOCAL & STATE John Neal, The Oklahoma Eagle Illustration, The Oklahoma Eagle Tul...

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Dennis Larsen, a stalwart of Tulsa police, takes command of the Police Department 

Dennis Larsen, a stalwart of Tulsa police, takes comman...

LOCAL & STATE Kimberly Marsh, The Oklahoma Eagle Illustration, The Oklahoma Eagl...

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Lee To Receive Honor At National Association Of Black Journalists Convention, July 31 – Aug. 4

Lee To Receive Honor At National Association Of Black J...

LOCAL & STATE Staff, The Oklahoma Eagle Illustration, The Oklahoma Eagle The Nat...

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Williams Named National Geographic Wayfinder

Williams Named National Geographic Wayfinder

LOCAL & STATE Gary Lee, The Oklahoma Eagle Kristi Williams, founder of Black His...

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The Myth of the Christian State

The Myth of the Christian State

LOCAL & STATE Ross D. Johnson, The Oklahoma Eagle Edward Goodwin, 1921 Booker T....

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Don’t let the flu foul up your fall plans

Don’t let the flu foul up your fall plans

Parkland Health is offering flu shots for all ages at no cost with most insuran...

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Voting for the future

Voting for the future

Children's Defense Fund is encouraging people of faith to vote in the 2024 elec...

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A message to my fellow Black men on voting

A message to my fellow Black men on voting

The National Urban League's Reclaim Your Vote initiative is encouraging young B...

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The voice of the voter

The voice of the voter

Former President Barack Obama criticized Black men for considering not to vote,...

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You don’t know Kamala yet?

You don’t know Kamala yet?

Vice President Kamala Harris is a highly educated, caring, eloquent and experie...

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Attacks on people’s stories are attacks on people. Just ask a librarian

Attacks on people’s stories are attacks on people. Just...

A Houston suburb has reclassified a book about the Wampanoag tribe as fiction, ...

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Racial Wealth Gaps Persist In Social Security Benefits; COLA Adjustments Fall Short

Racial Wealth Gaps Persist In Social Security Benefits;...

Social Security benefits and SSI payments will increase in 2025, but the increas...

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17-Year-Old Girl Arrested After Stabbing Incident In Seattle’s Capitol Hill

17-Year-Old Girl Arrested After Stabbing Incident In Se...

A 17-year-old girl was arrested and charged with first-degree assault after a st...

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Presidential Election Puts Affordable Care Act Back In The Bull’s-Eye

Presidential Election Puts Affordable Care Act Back In ...

The outcome of the upcoming presidential election could significantly impact the...

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From PPO to HMO, What’s The Difference Between The 5 Most Common Types Of Health Insurance Plans?

From PPO to HMO, What’s The Difference Between The 5 Mo...

Open enrollment for public health insurance plans begins Nov. 1, 2024, and ends ...

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Seattle Medium 2024 General Election Political Endorsements

Seattle Medium 2024 General Election Political Endorsem...

The Seattle Medium has endorsed several state and local candidates, as well as a...

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Election Day Rideshare Data Indicates Where, How, And When Americans Get To The Polls

Election Day Rideshare Data Indicates Where, How, And W...

Lyft's Election Day rideshare data reveals that voters in Texas, Georgia, Michig...

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Racial Wealth Gaps Persist In Social Security Benefits; COLA Adjustments Fall Short

Racial Wealth Gaps Persist In Social Security Benefits;...

Social Security benefits and SSI payments will increase in 2025, but the increas...

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17-Year-Old Girl Arrested After Stabbing Incident In Seattle’s Capitol Hill

17-Year-Old Girl Arrested After Stabbing Incident In Se...

A 17-year-old girl was arrested and charged with first-degree assault after a st...

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Presidential Election Puts Affordable Care Act Back In The Bull’s-Eye

Presidential Election Puts Affordable Care Act Back In ...

The outcome of the upcoming presidential election could significantly impact the...

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From PPO to HMO, What’s The Difference Between The 5 Most Common Types Of Health Insurance Plans?

From PPO to HMO, What’s The Difference Between The 5 Mo...

Open enrollment for public health insurance plans begins Nov. 1, 2024, and ends ...

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Seattle Medium 2024 General Election Political Endorsements

Seattle Medium 2024 General Election Political Endorsem...

The Seattle Medium has endorsed several state and local candidates, as well as a...

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Election Day Rideshare Data Indicates Where, How, And When Americans Get To The Polls

Election Day Rideshare Data Indicates Where, How, And W...

Lyft's Election Day rideshare data reveals that voters in Texas, Georgia, Michig...

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From Classroom to Community: Nicole Green Hodges’ Journey from RCC to Riverside’s Cultural and Educational Vanguard

From Classroom to Community: Nicole Green Hodges’ Journ...

Nicole Green Hodges, a 1999 Riverside City College graduate, has built a remark...

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OpEd: How Then Peace for Black Communities?

OpEd: How Then Peace for Black Communities?

Black Voice News contributor Eddie Derrick Bell highlights the need for action ...

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Congressional Black Caucus Releases Corporate Accountability Report on DEI

Congressional Black Caucus Releases Corporate Accountab...

The Congressional Black Caucus has released a report to hold Fortune 500 compan...

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DMV Written Test No Longer Required for Most Drivers 70 and Older

DMV Written Test No Longer Required for Most Drivers 70...

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is eliminating the written te...

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Convictions for Officers in Tyre Nichols Case, but Charges Fall Short of Murder

Convictions for Officers in Tyre Nichols Case, but Char...

Three of the five former Memphis police officers who beat, tased, and pepper sp...

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Keeping it Real: Trump’s Divisive Rhetoric, Bianco’s Divisive Action: The Dangers of Fascism in America

Keeping it Real: Trump’s Divisive Rhetoric, Bianco’s Di...

Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Coachella, California, where he w...

Finances

The Only African American Owned Bank In Texas Selects M...

Unity National Bank, headquartered in Houston, Texas, with $209 million in assets, is the eighth largest African American owned ba...

Georgia

Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following The Harr...

Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown, Co-Founders of Black Voters Matter issue statement following the Presidential debate   Last nigh...

Georgia

Black Voters Matter Kicks Off $15M Fall GOTV Campaign T...

Through the “We Fight Back” bus tour, the national voting rights organization aims to engage millions of Black voters in 12 key st...

Georgia

BLACK VOTERS MATTER COMMITS $300,000 TO DIVINE 9 ORGANI...

National voting rights organization is committed to having boots on the ground to increase Black voter turnout in upcoming electio...

Georgia

Black Voters Matter Celebrates Record Breaking Turnout ...

Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown, Co-Founders of Black Voters Matter issue statement following record breaking turnout on the firs...

NewYork

New York Liberty Win WNBA Championship

The Liberty gave the city of New York its first basketball title since 1973 when the Knicks won the NBA championship! The New York...

NewYork

Mary J Blige Inducted In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige’s anthems of resilience & empowerment have inspired a legion of loyal fans – particularly...

NewYork

G. Lamont Blackstone Honored as One of Crain’s New York...

G. Lamont Blackstone has been honored as one of 100 Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Black Leaders 2024 in the October 21 issue....

NewYork

The Power of Plant-Based Foods: A Path to Better Health...

The health challenges facing Black Americans today are significant, but solutions exist within our reach—starting with what we eat...

NewYork

Public Hearing Notice – Mayor Of Yonkers

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law, that the Mayor of the City of Yonkers, New York, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, ...

NewYork

Election 2024: What You Need To Know

ELECTION DAY IS NOVEMBER 5, 2024!Don’t forget to register to vote! The General Election is Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – Hours: 6 AM...

NewYork

Yonkers Mayor Spano & Yonkers Parks Dept. Rename Daylig...

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano joined Yonkers Parks, Recreation & Conservation Commissioner Steve Sansone, staff, residents, and communi...

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