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Ideas for engaging students, communities in green initiatives

Ideas for engaging students, communities in green initi...

Source: Propane Education & Research Council (Family Features) As the center of ...

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Strengthen the family connection with nostalgic activities 5 ways to share childhood classics with your kids

Strengthen the family connection with nostalgic activit...

(Family Features) In spite of returning to busy school-day schedules and never-e...

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Mott Foundation grants $1.25 million to the Greater Flint Arts Council for renovations

Mott Foundation grants $1.25 million to the Greater Fli...

Featured photo: With support from the community, the Greater Flint Arts Council ...

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosts library project on September 30 for Midwest Impact Day of Service

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosts library project ...

FLINT, MI – The Flint Alumnae and Mu Phi Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,...

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House Committee holds hearing on key bills to protect domestic violence survivors from armed abusers

House Committee holds hearing on key bills to protect d...

Lansing – On September 26, the Michigan House Criminal Justice Committee held a ...

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Community invited to shop for college close to home at MCC’s Regional College Fair Oct. 12

Community invited to shop for college close to home at ...

(FLINT, Mich, Sept. 26, 2023) — College shopping is made easy at the Mott Commun...

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Carmel International Arts Festival to feature student art show

Carmel International Arts Festival to feature student a...

The Carmel International Arts Festival returns this weekend to the Carmel Arts a...

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Celebrate Car Free Day on the Circle 

Celebrate Car Free Day on the Circle 

The Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority will host Car Free Day in ...

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Book review: ‘One Blood: A Novel’ by Denene Millner

Book review: ‘One Blood: A Novel’ by Denene Millner

One drop. That’s all they said it took to determine someone’s race. Just one dro...

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Parent company of Olive Garden donates new refrigerated truck to Gleaners

Parent company of Olive Garden donates new refrigerated...

Darden Restaurants is donating 10 more refrigerated trucks to food banks across ...

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Indy Do Day 2023: A day of service for the Indianapolis community

Indy Do Day 2023: A day of service for the Indianapolis...

Indy Do Day is a community-wide day of service held on the last Saturday of Sept...

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Call to action from White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy Director 

Call to action from White House’s Office of National Dr...

Dr. Rahul Gupta, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) director, travel...

Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 31, 2023

Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 31, 2023

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

This Week In Black History – August 31, 2023

This Week In Black History – August 31, 2023

August 31, 1836 – Henry Blair patents cotton planter. September 1, 1891 – Halle ...

Back to school guide on staying healthy

Back to school guide on staying healthy

For many of us, the school year has just begun, and for others, it is just aroun...

Spectrum awards Greater Milwaukee Urban League $45,000 Digital Education Grant

Spectrum awards Greater Milwaukee Urban League $45,000 ...

On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Spectrum awarded the Greater Milwaukee Foundation $...

Remembering Florence Hanna Dukes

Remembering Florence Hanna Dukes

Florence Hanna Dukes passed away after a brief illness on August 20, 2023. She w...

MPS Foundation launches Classroom Support Fund for teachers and students

MPS Foundation launches Classroom Support Fund for teac...

The Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation is raising money through donations, a te...

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks ‘Hamilton’ as the Musical Returns to Chicago 

Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks ‘Hamilton’ as the Musical Retu...

Don’t expect Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of one of the most successful Broadway...

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Goapele: From ‘Closer’ to ‘COLOURS,’ The Journey of a Neo-Soul Visionary

Goapele: From ‘Closer’ to ‘COLOURS,’ The Journey of a N...

At a Bay Area studio over twenty years ago, singer Goapele heard the bare bones...

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Cook County Announces Preparedness for the Pretrial Fairness Act’s New Procedures

Cook County Announces Preparedness for the Pretrial Fai...

Beginning Monday, Illinois is set to become the first state to completely do aw...

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Beverly Hills Police Profiled Over 1,000 Black People, New Lawsuit Alleges

Beverly Hills Police Profiled Over 1,000 Black People, ...

Photo: Getty Images A $500 million lawsuit has been filed against the Beverly H...

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Remembering 2 Black Boys Who Died In Aftermath Of Birmingham Church Bombing

Remembering 2 Black Boys Who Died In Aftermath Of Birmi...

Photo: Getty Images On the 60th anniversary of the Birmingham church bombing, w...

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No Charges for Man Accused in Shooting Death of Assistant Principal

No Charges for Man Accused in Shooting Death of Assista...

Update: No criminal charges have been filed against the concealed-carry license...

Teach your kids how to ‘snack healthy’ with these 4 ideas

Teach your kids how to ‘snack healthy’ with these 4 ideas

These four snack recipes are perfect for introducing independent snacking

Minneapolis NAACP honors Black brilliance (photos + video)

Minneapolis NAACP honors Black brilliance (photos + video)

On Saturday evening, September 16, at the Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, th...

MN part of nationwide burst of clean-energy jobs

MN part of nationwide burst of clean-energy jobs

Federal data show much of the U.S. is seeing job growth for the clean energy sec...

Black to Nature: Minneapolis Parks welcomes BIPOC families to free fall event

Black to Nature: Minneapolis Parks welcomes BIPOC famil...

The free fun event, entitled “How Do You Like Them Apples?” is scheduled from 1 ...

Sept. 19 is National Voter Registration Day

Sept. 19 is National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day is today, Sept. 19, and with new state laws, mor...

Upcoming Minneapolis City Council candidate forums

Upcoming Minneapolis City Council candidate forums

The League of Women Voters Minneapolis is co-sponsoring fall forums with local c...

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Ideas for engaging students, communities in green initiatives

Ideas for engaging students, communities in green initi...

Source: Propane Education & Research Council (Family Features) As the center of ...

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Strengthen the family connection with nostalgic activities 5 ways to share childhood classics with your kids

Strengthen the family connection with nostalgic activit...

(Family Features) In spite of returning to busy school-day schedules and never-e...

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Mott Foundation grants $1.25 million to the Greater Flint Arts Council for renovations

Mott Foundation grants $1.25 million to the Greater Fli...

Featured photo: With support from the community, the Greater Flint Arts Council ...

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosts library project on September 30 for Midwest Impact Day of Service

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosts library project ...

FLINT, MI – The Flint Alumnae and Mu Phi Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,...

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House Committee holds hearing on key bills to protect domestic violence survivors from armed abusers

House Committee holds hearing on key bills to protect d...

Lansing – On September 26, the Michigan House Criminal Justice Committee held a ...

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Community invited to shop for college close to home at MCC’s Regional College Fair Oct. 12

Community invited to shop for college close to home at ...

(FLINT, Mich, Sept. 26, 2023) — College shopping is made easy at the Mott Commun...

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Burning Books: Missouri GOP Candidate Channels the KKK and Nazi Tactics in Ominous Promise

Burning Books: Missouri GOP Candidate Channels the KKK ...

In a shocking move, far-right extremist and Missouri State Sen. Bill Eigel vows ...

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Federal Investigation: Black Firefighters Expose Racism and White Supremacy Within Kansas City Fire Department

Federal Investigation: Black Firefighters Expose Racism...

The Department of Justice is investigating the Kansas City Fire Department's ram...

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No Books Allowed: Missouri Prisons Ban Loved Ones From Sending Books to People in Prison

No Books Allowed: Missouri Prisons Ban Loved Ones From ...

Missouri Prisons have unleashed a new form of cruelty—banning books sent by frie...

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Pro-Slavery Propaganda, AP Psych Banning, Supreme Court Rulings: Where can intersectionality Take Us?

Pro-Slavery Propaganda, AP Psych Banning, Supreme Court...

As the Federal and Local courts continue to strike down freedoms with the approv...

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Published and Purposeful: Briana Minor Publishes Her First Children’s Book

Published and Purposeful: Briana Minor Publishes Her Fi...

Young Black author in Kansas City, MO publishes inspirational children's book wi...

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KC Community Rallies as Appeals Court Revisits First-Ever Conviction of a White Cop for Killing A Black Man

KC Community Rallies as Appeals Court Revisits First-Ev...

Kansas City faces a watershed moment as the community rallies and the Appeals Co...

Unarmed pregnant woman shot by police: NAACP calls for accountability

Unarmed pregnant woman shot by police: NAACP calls for ...

The NAACP calls for comprehensive police reform legislation to end state-sancti...

Red Cross facing a national blood shortage

Red Cross facing a national blood shortage

The American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage due to fewer d...

Decorated Korean War veteran Eugene Bailey recognized for service at Bailey reunion

Decorated Korean War veteran Eugene Bailey recognized f...

The Bailey Family celebrated their elders' birthdays and accomplishments at the...

What to watch this weekend: A Haunting in Venice, Love at First Sight, The Morning Show, and more

What to watch this weekend: A Haunting in Venice, Love ...

A Haunting in Venice, Love at First Sight, A Million Miles Away, The Morning Sh...

Men of Honor salutes its five 2023 distinguished honorees

Men of Honor salutes its five 2023 distinguished honorees

Men of Honor | A Salute to African American Men will celebrate the accomplishme...

Cincinnati police make arrest in Gaslight District homicide case

Cincinnati police make arrest in Gaslight District homi...

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and charged for the shooting death of a 25-...

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From Incarceration to Success

From Incarceration to Success

By Develyn EdwardsOn August 1, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mr. & Mrs. Mi...

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St. Andrews Playground to Get $23.9 Million Facelift

St. Andrews Playground to Get $23.9 Million Facelift

Last Monday, Mayor Eric Adams, elected officials, and community leaders celebrat...

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Brooklyn Poet Patricia Spears Jones Honored with NY State Poet Award

Brooklyn Poet Patricia Spears Jones Honored with NY Sta...

By Fern GillespieIt looks like Brooklyn is the literary capital of New York Stat...

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State of Our Schools address delivered at our Boys and Girls High School

State of Our Schools address delivered at our Boys and ...

By Nayaba Arinde An overhaul of traditional strategies used in the New York City...

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New York State Black Business Alliance’s Sept. 26 

New York State Black Business Alliance’s Sept. 26 

John E. Harmon, Sr. NYSBBA CHAIR AND FOUNDER Event Designed to Help Local Entrep...

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Black author Deesha Philyaw has a 7-figure deal for her next two books

Black author Deesha Philyaw has a 7-figure deal for her...

By Hillel Italie AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Prize-winning fiction write...

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PERSPECTIVE: Reparations in San Francisco need Mayor London Breed’s support. Why hasn’t she given it?

PERSPECTIVE: Reparations in San Francisco need Mayor Lo...

Cash payment reparations need one more political ally in San Francisco.  That fi...

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Globally known cancer center addresses racism diagnosis

Globally known cancer center addresses racism diagnosis

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The oldest center in the world devoted solely to cancer research...

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PERSPECTIVE: A confident Deion Sanders, leading Colorado football, has a chance to push sport forward in a meaningful way

PERSPECTIVE: A confident Deion Sanders, leading Colorad...

When the University of Colorado Buffaloes, a team that won just one game in 2022...

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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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From Incarceration to Success

From Incarceration to Success

By Develyn EdwardsOn August 1, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mr. & Mrs. Mi...

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St. Andrews Playground to Get $23.9 Million Facelift

St. Andrews Playground to Get $23.9 Million Facelift

Last Monday, Mayor Eric Adams, elected officials, and community leaders celebrat...

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Brooklyn Poet Patricia Spears Jones Honored with NY State Poet Award

Brooklyn Poet Patricia Spears Jones Honored with NY Sta...

By Fern GillespieIt looks like Brooklyn is the literary capital of New York Stat...

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State of Our Schools address delivered at our Boys and Girls High School

State of Our Schools address delivered at our Boys and ...

By Nayaba Arinde An overhaul of traditional strategies used in the New York City...

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New York State Black Business Alliance’s Sept. 26 

New York State Black Business Alliance’s Sept. 26 

John E. Harmon, Sr. NYSBBA CHAIR AND FOUNDER Event Designed to Help Local Entrep...

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New Pew Research Center study reveals Black Americans’ concerns about negative news coverage and calls for informed journalism

New Pew Research Center study reveals Black Americans’ ...

As discussions surrounding fair and informed journalism continue, it remains cl...

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Black author Deesha Philyaw has a 7-figure deal for her next two books

Black author Deesha Philyaw has a 7-figure deal for her...

By Hillel Italie AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Prize-winning fiction write...

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Low-Cost and Free Activities for the Budget-Conscious

Low-Cost and Free Activities for the Budget-Conscious

Photo: arrowsmith2 via 123RF Living on a tight budget doesn’t mean sacrificing ...

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Jonathon Heyward debuts as first Black, youngest music director for Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Jonathon Heyward debuts as first Black, youngest music ...

By Shaela FosterSpecial to the AFROCredit: Photos by Stephen Hopkins  The creat...

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National Sickle Cell Awareness Month- do you know your status?

National Sickle Cell Awareness Month- do you know your ...

By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer September is National Sickle Ce...

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How to acknowledge and include the deaf community during Deaf Awareness Month

How to acknowledge and include the deaf community durin...

By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The National Institute on Dea...

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SWCreatives works with Black businesses to boost their social media presence

SWCreatives works with Black businesses to boost their ...

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com When Siraaj Woods joine...

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Spyware can infect your phone or computer via the ads you see online – report

Spyware can infect your phone or computer via the ads y...

A new type of spyware means those online ads could go from annoying to menacing...

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Blacks at risk of enduring poverty in retirement

Blacks at risk of enduring poverty in retirement

    by Bria Overs For New Pittsburgh Courier (Word In Black)—Working for a life...

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Allegheny County executive election puts environmental decisions up in the air

Allegheny County executive election puts environmental ...

The Clairton Coke Works in January 2023. (Photo by Quinn Glabicki/PublicSource)...

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TENNIS — YOU’RE  GONNA LOVE IT!

TENNIS — YOU’RE GONNA LOVE IT!

Tennis is a Family Affair! At first sight on the Highland Park tennis courts, w...

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11th Annual ‘Dance Africa’ held in Pittsburgh

11th Annual ‘Dance Africa’ held in Pittsburgh

Dance Africa Pittsburgh is an annual mainstay event hosted by the Legacy Arts P...

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Manifestation meets Faith

Manifestation meets Faith

by Dr. Kristen Barnes-Holiday, Ph.D., Contributing Columnist  In 2023, we don’t...

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HBCU Alumna Named First Woman President Of California State University, Los Angeles

HBCU Alumna Named First Woman President Of California S...

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Champion of Innovation in Education and Future-Focused Leader Named President of PROPEL

Champion of Innovation in Education and Future-Focused ...

Champion of Innovation in Education and Future The post Champion of Innovation i...

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New York City Set to Launch Bilateral Trade and Relations with Africa at the 6th USAfrica Business Week

New York City Set to Launch Bilateral Trade and Relatio...

New York City Set to Launch Bilateral Trade and Relations with Africa at the 6th...

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2024 Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC, Exploring its Luxurious Enhancements

2024 Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC, Exploring its Luxurious E...

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5 AI Trends Benefitting Business Bottom Lines

5 AI Trends Benefitting Business Bottom Lines

5 AI Trends Benefitting Business Bottom Lines The post 5 AI Trends Benefitting B...

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5 Mobile Tech Gadgets Elevating Life On-the-Go

5 Mobile Tech Gadgets Elevating Life On-the-Go

5 Mobile Tech Gadgets Elevating Life On-the-Go The post 5 Mobile Tech Gadgets El...

Former NFL player Sergio Brown missing after mother fou...

SERGIO BROWN AND MOTHER MYRTLE: Authorities searched Monday for the former NFL p...

WANTED Women Revolutionary empowerment experience

THEY GET AROUND: WANTED Woman Escape in Costa Rica. PHOTO COURTESY OF WANTED WOM...

Political novice Hlavka seeking Woodson’s seat

DEMOCRAT VS. LIBERTARIAN: State Rep. Marie Woodson, top, seeking third House thi...

Culture and sports: HBCU classics a family reunion

COMPETITION? In African American communities, the reasons for attending these mu...

‘Invisible Beauty’ unique take on fashion through eyes ...

BETHANN HARDISON: Trailblazer in the fight for equity and inclusion in the fashio...

‘American Fiction’ a great read looking at Black book b...

PEOPLE’S CHOICE: For every negative, there’s a positive – such as always amazing...

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Black Voters Matter Announces  2023 “Reclaim Your Vote” Campaign In Partnership With BET To Increase Voter Engagement Efforts

Black Voters Matter Announces 2023 “Reclaim Your Vote”...

GEORGIA —Today, Black Voters Matter (BVM) announces the 2023 launch of the Recla...

United Way Of The Coastal Empire Kicks Off The 2023 Campaign

United Way Of The Coastal Empire Kicks Off The 2023 Cam...

United Way of the Coastal Empire kicked off the 2023 Campaign on Thursday, Septe...

Georgia Ports Authority Pledges $6 Million To Savannah Housing Initiatives

Georgia Ports Authority Pledges $6 Million To Savannah ...

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) today announced its intention to fund a major,...

A Look At The Candidates Vying For The 2nd District County Commission Seat At The Hungry Club Forum

A Look At The Candidates Vying For The 2nd District Cou...

On Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 9:30 AM, the Hungry Club Forum of Savannah, I...

Union Mission Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Parker’s House: A Home For Women

Union Mission Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Parker...

Union Mission and Parker’s Founder & CEO Greg Parker, major donors, and communit...

Honorary Street Naming Rev. Matthew Southall Brown, Sr.

Honorary Street Naming Rev. Matthew Southall Brown, Sr.

The Historic Site and Monument Commission (HSMC) approved the honorary street na...

5 former officers charged with federal civil rights  violations in Tyre  Nichols beating death

5 former officers charged with federal civil rights vi...

by Adrian Sainz and Jonathan Mattise — Five former Memphis police officers were ...

LeMoyne-Owen turns to familiar face to lead men’s basketball

LeMoyne-Owen turns to familiar face to lead men’s baske...

Antonio Harris has resigned as coach of the Booker T. Washington High School War...

TVA nomination steps Patrice J. Robinson closer to a long-held goal

TVA nomination steps Patrice J. Robinson closer to a lo...

For years, Patrice J. Robinson told just about anyone who would listen of her de...

Six mayoral candidates vie for an edge during ABC24-TSD debate

Six mayoral candidates vie for an edge during ABC24-TSD...

Minus one of the expected frontrunners, six of the 17 candidates for Memphis may...

Measures restricting the Sheriff’s Office get second-reading consideration

Measures restricting the Sheriff’s Office get second-re...

Three proposed ordinances written to check over-policing by Shelby County Sherif...

The AI revolution is turning into an invasion!

The AI revolution is turning into an invasion!

Just a few months ago, I wrote a column about the AI (artificial intelligence) r...

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Cast of the movie ‘Couch Party’ discuss their roles during meet & greet

Cast of the movie ‘Couch Party’ discuss their roles dur...

Cast of the movie ‘Couch Party’ discuss their roles during meet & greet The post...

White House Urges Bipartisanship Amid Looming Shutdown Threat

White House Urges Bipartisanship Amid Looming Shutdown ...

As the specter of a government shutdown looms, the White House has starkly warne...

Dorrough Music Continues to Add to Dallas Music Legacy

Dorrough Music Continues to Add to Dallas Music Legacy

Dorrough Music, more commonly known as Dorrough, has been making moves in the lo...

Biden-⁠Harris Administration Secures Voluntary Commitments from More Companies to Manage AI Risks

Biden-⁠Harris Administration Secures Voluntary Commitme...

President Biden and Vice President Harris announced they have taken decisive act...

How Local Police Could Help Prevent Another January 6th-Style Insurrection

How Local Police Could Help Prevent Another January 6th...

Some of the most prominent members of the Proud Boys, a far-right militant group...

Historic Confirmation of Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown Jr. Overcomes Blockade, Signals Milestone for Representation

Historic Confirmation of Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown Jr. Ov...

With a rare display of bipartisan support in the Senate on Wednesday night, Air ...

Former NFL player Sergio Brown missing after mother fou...

SERGIO BROWN AND MOTHER MYRTLE: Authorities searched Monday for the former NFL p...

WANTED Women Revolutionary empowerment experience

THEY GET AROUND: WANTED Woman Escape in Costa Rica. PHOTO COURTESY OF WANTED WOM...

Political novice Hlavka seeking Woodson’s seat

DEMOCRAT VS. LIBERTARIAN: State Rep. Marie Woodson, top, seeking third House thi...

Culture and sports: HBCU classics a family reunion

COMPETITION? In African American communities, the reasons for attending these mu...

‘Invisible Beauty’ unique take on fashion through eyes ...

BETHANN HARDISON: Trailblazer in the fight for equity and inclusion in the fashio...

‘American Fiction’ a great read looking at Black book b...

PEOPLE’S CHOICE: For every negative, there’s a positive – such as always amazing...

NSU’s New Health Degree Supports U.S.’s Black Healthcare Data

NSU’s New Health Degree Supports U.S.’s Black Healthcar...

Norfolk State University (NSU) has received over $5 million in funding to estab...

Bookworm Review: One Blood: A Novel

Bookworm Review: One Blood: A Novel

Legacy, racism, and family intertwine in 'One Blood' #OneBloodNovel #BookReview...

The Economy: Reality vs. Perception

The Economy: Reality vs. Perception

Despite objective economic improvements, there's a significant gap between publ...

Fla.’s Anti-Black History Slant Resurrects “Happy Slave” Myth

Fla.’s Anti-Black History Slant Resurrects “Happy Slave...

Florida's new curriculum draws outrage as it teaches that African-Americans ben...

VP Harris Speaks At Hampton University

VP Harris Speaks At Hampton University

Vice President Kamala Harris commenced her 'Fight for Our Freedoms College Tour...

Local Activists Add Another Suit To Trump’s Legal Woes

Local Activists Add Another Suit To Trump’s Legal Woes

Activists file suit challenging Trump's eligibility for 2024 election, citing t...

Commentary: Affixing the label of indoctrination attemp...

By Christopher Young,   Contributing Writer, Once upon a time, indoctrination wa...

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Commentary: Jackson Airport takeover goes to the full Fifth – Circuit Seven years in, a final decision appears to be drawing closer as other oppression persists

Commentary: Jackson Airport takeover goes to the full F...

By Christopher Young , Contributing Writer, When Mississippi’s white conservativ...

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60th anniversary of Birmingham church bombing unites families of victims and perpetrators

60th anniversary of Birmingham church bombing unites fa...

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, Four innocent young girls...

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Mississippi needs a ‘waymaker’ for all its people – Incumbent Governor boasts momentum as rank and file suffering remains acute

Mississippi needs a ‘waymaker’ for all its people – Inc...

By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Listening to Governor Jonathan “Tate”...

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Jackson – a city of adversities

Jackson – a city of adversities

By Rander Phillip Adams, Jackson State University Intern, The capital “City of S...

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Mayor Chokwe Lumumba announces name of new police chief

Mayor Chokwe Lumumba announces name of new police chief

By Jackie Hampton, Publisher, At a press conference held at the Jackson Police T...

Top Black Chefs Heading to Magic City for 1st-Ever Bham FOOD+Culture Fest

Top Black Chefs Heading to Magic City for 1st-Ever Bham...

www.bhamfoodplus.com After being known for generations as a gritty, blue-collar ...

Smithfield Residents Weigh In on Their Neighborhood’s Transformation

Smithfield Residents Weigh In on Their Neighborhood’s T...

By Ryan Michaels The Birmingham Times Resident engagement strengthened the appli...

How Birmingham United to Secure a Historic $50 Million Federal Grant

How Birmingham United to Secure a Historic $50 Million ...

By Ryan Michaels The Birmingham Times Dontrelle Young-Foster, President and CEO ...

HBCU Roundup For Sept. 23: Tuskegee U. Looks to Stay Unbeaten

HBCU Roundup For Sept. 23: Tuskegee U. Looks to Stay Un...

By Donald Hunt Special to the Times Tuskegee University is one of the hottest te...

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Visits Her Mother’s Alma Mater in Alabama

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Visits Her Mother’s Alma ...

By Cody D. Short | cshort@al.com U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackso...

High School Band Director Says He Was ‘Just Doing My Job’ Before Police Arrested Him

High School Band Director Says He Was ‘Just Doing My Jo...

AP news An Alabama high school band director said this week that he was just “do...

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Delgado Leveraging Scholarship Fund to Support Student Advancement in Core Industries

Delgado Leveraging Scholarship Fund to Support Student ...

Data News Staff Edited Report Delgado Community College’s alumni, business, and ...

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Saints Win Season Opener

Saints Win Season Opener

Fleur De Lis Data News Weekly Contributor Welcome back my Black and Gold Who Dat...

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The Power of Women

The Power of Women

DIONNE CHARACTER | Female Empowerment Columnist There is a certain flow we must ...

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Jeezy Memoir Makes New York Times Bestseller List

Jeezy Memoir Makes New York Times Bestseller List

Revolt.com Recently, Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins announced that his memoir “Adversity fo...

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The Search Continues: Mayor Cantrell Selects Anne Kirkpatrick to Lead the New Orleans Police Department but Must Receive Confirmation from City Council.

The Search Continues: Mayor Cantrell Selects Anne Kirkp...

The Search Continues: Mayor Cantrell Selects Anne Kirkpatrick to Lead the New Or...

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Here We Go: The Saints are Undefeated at 2-0

Here We Go: The Saints are Undefeated at 2-0

Fleur De Lis Data News Weekly Contributor Once again, this is Fleur De Lis, givi...

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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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Seahawks Past & Present Named To Reese’s Senior Bowl 75th Anniversary Team Ballot

Seahawks Past & Present Named To Reese’s Senior Bowl 75...

The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire     For nearly a century, the Senior Bowl has served...

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Oklahoma Birth Of Legends Sunday September 17th At Guthrie Green

Oklahoma Birth Of Legends Sunday September 17th At Guth...

The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire     The Oklahoma Birth of Legends is Sunday Septembe...

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Celebrity Attractions Is Bringing Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ To Tulsa

Celebrity Attractions Is Bringing Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ To...

Hailed by “The New York Times” as “fabulous and extravagant,” the Broadway produ...

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Reflections of the Past to the Present: Mrs. Cheryl Surratt 50 Years of Celebration as the Church Organist (1973-2023)

Reflections of the Past to the Present: Mrs. Cheryl Sur...

The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire   Cheryl Smith (Surratt) was born on Sunday, Septemb...

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The Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, Inc. (OAAE) Announces The Induction Class

The Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, I...

The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire     The Twelfth Annual Induction Ceremony of  OAAE H...

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Texas Southern University receives $2.6 million NIH grant to study perinatal health disparities

Texas Southern University receives $2.6 million NIH gra...

Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research, Baylor College of Medi...

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Seahawks Past & Present Named To Reese’s Senior Bowl 75th Anniversary Team Ballot

Seahawks Past & Present Named To Reese’s Senior Bowl 75...

The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire     For nearly a century, the Senior Bowl has served...

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Oklahoma Birth Of Legends Sunday September 17th At Guthrie Green

Oklahoma Birth Of Legends Sunday September 17th At Guth...

The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire     The Oklahoma Birth of Legends is Sunday Septembe...

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Celebrity Attractions Is Bringing Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ To Tulsa

Celebrity Attractions Is Bringing Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ To...

Hailed by “The New York Times” as “fabulous and extravagant,” the Broadway produ...

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Reflections of the Past to the Present: Mrs. Cheryl Surratt 50 Years of Celebration as the Church Organist (1973-2023)

Reflections of the Past to the Present: Mrs. Cheryl Sur...

The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire   Cheryl Smith (Surratt) was born on Sunday, Septemb...

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The Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, Inc. (OAAE) Announces The Induction Class

The Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, I...

The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire     The Twelfth Annual Induction Ceremony of  OAAE H...

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State Board Poised To Sanction Tulsa Public Schools

State Board Poised To Sanction Tulsa Public Schools

In spite of Gist’s sudden resignation, the OSBE board is poised to impose some s...

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Texas Southern University receives $2.6 million NIH grant to study perinatal health disparities

Texas Southern University receives $2.6 million NIH gra...

Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research, Baylor College of Medi...

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Threats against prosecutor Fani Willis are terroristic acts

Threats against prosecutor Fani Willis are terroristic ...

The FBI is investigating threats against Fulton County District Attorney Fani W...

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Cutting tailpipe pollution starts at home for New York City

Cutting tailpipe pollution starts at home for New York ...

New York City can take a huge step to cut climate pollution by requiring its ow...

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Seize the moment: At 50-year mark, celebrate and strengthen the Public Information Act

Seize the moment: At 50-year mark, celebrate and streng...

The Texas Public Information Act has been in place for 50 years, protecting the...

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Republicans defend extremism in defense of their views

Republicans defend extremism in defense of their views

Republican extremists are blocking the confirmation of hundreds of senior milit...

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Kamala scores a big one for the Democratic Party!

Kamala scores a big one for the Democratic Party!

Kamala Harris received a warm welcome from students at Hampton University, enco...

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Finding Purpose After Pain: Understanding The Grieving Process

Finding Purpose After Pain: Understanding The Grieving ...

Unfortunately, as we age, we lose close friends and family. Knowing how you migh...

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Same Guns Being Used In Different Shootings

Same Guns Being Used In Different Shootings

The recurring issue of guns being used in multiple shootings is a grave concern....

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Homicides In Seattle Increasing

Homicides In Seattle Increasing

Seattle is grappling with a concerning trend - a significant increase in homicid...

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Washington State’s Homeschooling Is Up

Washington State’s Homeschooling Is Up

In recent years, homeschooling has emerged as a popular and viable alternative t...

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Why Biden’s Climate Corps Needs To Prioritize Black Youth

Why Biden’s Climate Corps Needs To Prioritize Black Youth

Activists want Biden's Climate Corps program to correct the injustices of the 19...

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What Happens When Childcare Centers Close?

What Happens When Childcare Centers Close?

More childcare centers across the country will close down as emergency federal f...

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Finding Purpose After Pain: Understanding The Grieving Process

Finding Purpose After Pain: Understanding The Grieving ...

Unfortunately, as we age, we lose close friends and family. Knowing how you migh...

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Same Guns Being Used In Different Shootings

Same Guns Being Used In Different Shootings

The recurring issue of guns being used in multiple shootings is a grave concern....

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Homicides In Seattle Increasing

Homicides In Seattle Increasing

Seattle is grappling with a concerning trend - a significant increase in homicid...

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Washington State’s Homeschooling Is Up

Washington State’s Homeschooling Is Up

In recent years, homeschooling has emerged as a popular and viable alternative t...

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Why Biden’s Climate Corps Needs To Prioritize Black Youth

Why Biden’s Climate Corps Needs To Prioritize Black Youth

Activists want Biden's Climate Corps program to correct the injustices of the 19...

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What Happens When Childcare Centers Close?

What Happens When Childcare Centers Close?

More childcare centers across the country will close down as emergency federal f...

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Chargers Took on Tua and Miami in NFL Season Opener

Chargers Took on Tua and Miami in NFL Season Opener

Last Updated on September 18, 2023 by BVN Jon D. Gaede | BVN Sports The Los Ang...

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Cultivating Student Triumph and Community Unity: A Conversation with Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers

Cultivating Student Triumph and Community Unity: A Conv...

Last Updated on September 12, 2023 by BVN Asante-Ra In the ever-evolving realm ...

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Keeping it Real: Generations and Homelessness

Keeping it Real: Generations and Homelessness

Last Updated on September 12, 2023 by BVN Many readers are aware that after mul...

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Updated COVID-19 Booster Shots Available Soon

Updated COVID-19 Booster Shots Available Soon

Last Updated on September 15, 2023 by BVN Breanna Reeves The U.S. Food and Drug...

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Consequences of Extreme Heat

Consequences of Extreme Heat

Last Updated on September 15, 2023 by BVN Breanna Reeves | Photos by Aryana Nor...

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60 Years Later: The Bombing that Rocked the Civil Rights Movement and Tore at the Conscience of America

60 Years Later: The Bombing that Rocked the Civil Right...

Last Updated on September 15, 2023 by BVN Prince James Story Sixty years ago, o...

Florida

Former NFL player Sergio Brown missing after mother fou...

SERGIO BROWN AND MOTHER MYRTLE: Authorities searched Monday for the former NFL player after his 73-year-old mother’s body was foun...

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WANTED Women Revolutionary empowerment experience

THEY GET AROUND: WANTED Woman Escape in Costa Rica. PHOTO COURTESY OF WANTED WOMAN Staff Report FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Dr. Casand...

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Political novice Hlavka seeking Woodson’s seat

DEMOCRAT VS. LIBERTARIAN: State Rep. Marie Woodson, top, seeking third House third term, has challenger in newcomer Joshua Hlavka....

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Culture and sports: HBCU classics a family reunion

COMPETITION? In African American communities, the reasons for attending these multi-day events – such as last week’s Orange Blosso...

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‘Invisible Beauty’ unique take on fashion through eyes ...

BETHANN HARDISON: Trailblazer in the fight for equity and inclusion in the fashion industry, as salesperson, model, model agency ow...

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‘American Fiction’ a great read looking at Black book b...

PEOPLE’S CHOICE: For every negative, there’s a positive – such as always amazing lead actor Jeffrey Wright. PHOTO COURTESY OF NNPA...

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Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – Tua Tagovailoa has heard a lot during his NFL career about his shortcomings. Beating the New England Patr...

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Jackson at church bombing remembrance: Whole truth abou...

KETANJI BROWN JACKSON: For many, the Supreme Court justice’s presence at the church was a poignant moment, the embodiment of what ...

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‘Rustin’ places spotlight on an undersung civil rights ...

BAYARD RUSTIN: Balanced many competing factions in the frenetic work ahead of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. PHOTO ...

Alabama

Top Black Chefs Heading to Magic City for 1st-Ever Bham...

www.bhamfoodplus.com After being known for generations as a gritty, blue-collar town with a troubled racial history, Birmingham ha...

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Smithfield Residents Weigh In on Their Neighborhood’s T...

By Ryan Michaels The Birmingham Times Resident engagement strengthened the application that eventually led to the city of Birmingh...

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How Birmingham United to Secure a Historic $50 Million ...

By Ryan Michaels The Birmingham Times Dontrelle Young-Foster, President and CEO of the Housing Authority of the Birmingham Distric...

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