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‘I Can Be That’ empowers girls to dream bigger through sports and leadership

‘I Can Be That’ empowers girls to dream bigger through ...

Over 150 middle and high school girls from Indiana gathered Friday at The AMP at...

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For Mario, May is still sacred

For Mario, May is still sacred

It’s never hard to get Mario Andretti to speak about his passion for open-wheel ...

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It’s not omertà, but…

It’s not omertà, but…

It is common to experience profound emotional tension when wrestling with powerf...

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Honoring Sacrifice: The history and significance of Memorial Day

Honoring Sacrifice: The history and significance of Mem...

“Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay, but ...

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Do it now!

Do it now!

Ezekiel 12:28 – “Thus says the Lord God: None of my words will be delayed any lo...

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Mike Epps talks with Indy teens about preventing gun violence

Mike Epps talks with Indy teens about preventing gun vi...

The comedian joined Prosecutor Ryan Mears to talk with students about leaving gu...

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‘I Can Be That’ empowers girls to dream bigger through sports and leadership

‘I Can Be That’ empowers girls to dream bigger through ...

Over 150 middle and high school girls from Indiana gathered Friday at The AMP at...

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For Mario, May is still sacred

For Mario, May is still sacred

It’s never hard to get Mario Andretti to speak about his passion for open-wheel ...

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It’s not omertà, but…

It’s not omertà, but…

It is common to experience profound emotional tension when wrestling with powerf...

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Honoring Sacrifice: The history and significance of Memorial Day

Honoring Sacrifice: The history and significance of Mem...

“Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay, but ...

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Do it now!

Do it now!

Ezekiel 12:28 – “Thus says the Lord God: None of my words will be delayed any lo...

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Mike Epps talks with Indy teens about preventing gun violence

Mike Epps talks with Indy teens about preventing gun vi...

The comedian joined Prosecutor Ryan Mears to talk with students about leaving gu...

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter Honors Dr. King with “We Are One” Service Day

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Epsilon Kapp...

On Monday, January 20, 2025, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated...

Brave or very foolish?

In 2025, after more than 150 years since being emancipated, African Americans ha...

Trump sends message to black America, vows to make MLK’s dream a ‘reality’ despite anti-DEI orders

Trump sends message to black America, vows to make MLK’...

Critics of President Trump, who signed an executive order eliminating DEI, warn ...

The legacy of Dr. King is celebrated at ’24th Annual King Fest’

The legacy of Dr. King is celebrated at ’24th Annual Ki...

On Monday, January 20, 2025, the Wisconsin Black Historical Museum, 2620 W. Cent...

King Center celebrates MLK Day in Milwaukee with ‘We Are The Change’

King Center celebrates MLK Day in Milwaukee with ‘We Ar...

On Monday, January 20, 2025, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day was celebrated at ...

Milwaukee welcomed as WI’s first ‘age-friendly’ county

Milwaukee welcomed as WI’s first ‘age-friendly’ county

Announcement will be made at Washington Park, highlighting many age-friendly ass...

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How to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy: The Top Events in the City This Holiday Weekend

How to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy: The Top Events in the C...

While some may spend the day watching Donald Trump’s second inauguration or sim...

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COLUMN: A Final Act of Grace: Biden’s Opportunity to Redefine Pardons

COLUMN: A Final Act of Grace: Biden’s Opportunity to Re...

President Joe Biden (left) with his son, Hunter Biden (right), whom he pardoned...

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Delta Sigma Theta’s CMAC Hosts Impact Week 2025: Celebrating 112 Years of Service and Activism

Delta Sigma Theta’s CMAC Hosts Impact Week 2025: Celebr...

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s 112th Founders Day Celebrated with “Impact Week 20...

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Ben Jealous: Trump’s Team is Coming for Climate Science.The Timing Couldn’t Be Worse.

Ben Jealous: Trump’s Team is Coming for Climate Science...

Donald Trump (Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons) By Ben Jealous It...

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Cancer’s Shifting Threat: Key Findings from the 2025 ACS Report

Cancer’s Shifting Threat: Key Findings from the 2025 AC...

Photo Credit: Getty Images Signature This isn’t breaking news, but cancer remai...

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Sunday Brunch: A Refuge for Black Women’s Resilience After the Trump Election

Sunday Brunch: A Refuge for Black Women’s Resilience Af...

Photo Credit: Getty Images What began as a lighthearted celebration reel of Sun...

Boosting financial wellness starts with financial literacy

Boosting financial wellness starts with financial literacy

Black folks have some catching up to do when it comes to financial literacy, as...

Mpls votes for repeal of Alien Enemies Act

Mpls votes for repeal of Alien Enemies Act

Minneapolis has passed a resolution supporting the repeal of the Alien Enemies ...

Bessie Coleman was First Afriacan-American Woman to Earn Pilot’s License

Bessie Coleman was First Afriacan-American Woman to Ear...

Bessie Coleman was the first African-American woman in world history to earn a ...

Woman arrested after miscarriage sues

Woman arrested after miscarriage sues

A grand jury has declined to indict Brittany Watts, who was initially charged w...

Teaching the teachers

Teaching the teachers

Timothy Berry, a lifelong Minnesotan, is helping prepare future school principa...

Game Time Sports Bar & Arcade brings new dynamic to Lake Street

Game Time Sports Bar & Arcade brings new dynamic to Lak...

Game Time Sports Bar & Arcade, owned by five lifelong friends, is set to open a...

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Saunteel Jenkins Officially Announces Bid for Detroit Mayor

Saunteel Jenkins Officially Announces Bid for Detroit M...

Saunteel Jenkins officially stepped into the race for Detroit’s mayoral seat wit...

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Wayne Mobile Health Unit Transforms Bringing Health Care to People Where They Live

Wayne Mobile Health Unit Transforms Bringing Health Car...

A program that provided mobile testing sites during the height of the COVID-19 p...

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Ballmer Group’s $2.6 Million Grant Fuels Transformative Planetarium Upgrades at Michigan Science Center

Ballmer Group’s $2.6 Million Grant Fuels Transformative...

The Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci) has once again proven its commitment to adv...

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Aaliyah’s Iconic Style Immortalized With Barbie Music Collector Doll Tribute

Aaliyah’s Iconic Style Immortalized With Barbie Music C...

Aaliyah Dana Haughton—Detroit’s own daughter, known as the Princess of R&B—conti...

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Detroit Secures Federal Grants to Build Bridges, Connect Communities with Joe Louis Greenway

Detroit Secures Federal Grants to Build Bridges, Connec...

Left to right, Councilman Scott Benson (District 3), Jessica Parker (City of Det...

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This Week In Black History January 15-21, 2025

This Week In Black History January 15-21, 2025

JANUARY 15 1908—Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first Black Greek letter sorority, is fou...

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A Kansas City Case Study in Revolutionary Prisoner Solidarity

A Kansas City Case Study in Revolutionary Prisoner Soli...

Through tireless letter writing, direct support for hunger strikes, and high-sta...

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Scorching, Extreme Temperatures & Flooding: Tenants at Quality Hill Apartments Face Dangerous Conditions As Rent Strike & Crisis Continues

Scorching, Extreme Temperatures & Flooding: Tenants at ...

Amid the longest rent strike in Kansas City’s history, tenants at Quality Hill A...

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Independence Police Slaughter Mother & 2-Month Old Infant in Botched Domestic Dispute Call

Independence Police Slaughter Mother & 2-Month Old Infa...

Independence police recklessly killed Maria Pike and shot her 2-month-old infant...

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The Defender’s Free Clothing Program Seeking Winter Donations!

The Defender’s Free Clothing Program Seeking Winter Don...

Stay warm and help others do the same! The Defender's Free Clothing Program is c...

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‘I’d Rather Be Persecuted Than Silent’: Rockhurst Fires Teacher for Standing With the Oppressed & Resisting Fascism

‘I’d Rather Be Persecuted Than Silent’: Rockhurst Fires...

James Gillcrist, anti-racist advocate who was arrested during the 2020 uprisings...

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Black-Owned KC Daiquiri Shop Announces Closure Amid Growing Crisis for Black Businesses in Kansas City

Black-Owned KC Daiquiri Shop Announces Closure Amid Gro...

KC Daiquiri Shop, a beloved Black-owned restaurant known for its signature daiqu...

Black farmers’ challenge USDA payments in federal appeals court

Black farmers’ challenge USDA payments in federal appea...

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals last week in Cincinnati heard arguments from h...

Juneteenth Cincinnati presents Voices of Freedom Series

Juneteenth Cincinnati presents Voices of Freedom Series

By Mallory Feltz, Director of Exhbitions & Public Art   For the fifth year, Jun...

Venita Dell’s nonprofit empowers young mothers in Cincinnati

Venita Dell’s nonprofit empowers young mothers in Cinci...

Venita Dell, founder and CEO of Helping Young Mothers Mentor Inc., is on a miss...

Trump blames DEI for plane crash, Black community reacts

Trump blames DEI for plane crash, Black community reacts

By April Ryan NNPA NEWSWIRE — Before the completed investigation officially beg...

Sports activism: A look back at Colin Kaepernick’s impact

Sports activism: A look back at Colin Kaepernick’s impact

For some Americans, athletes can and should be role models, according to a stud...

This Valentine’s Day, try loving-kindness meditation

This Valentine’s Day, try loving-kindness meditation

If you’re feeling disconnected from others, or just disenchanted with the day, ...

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Paul Pierce makes legendary shot

SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Paul Pierce makes legendary shot

Over the decades, many legendary athletes have played for the Boston Celtics bas...

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PERSPECTIVE: If Black people were to call the new pope ‘cuz,’ would they be accurate? And does it matter?

PERSPECTIVE: If Black people were to call the new pope ...

It seems that everyone wants a piece of the new pope, even people who are not Ca...

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Formerly incarcerated person now rising in political ranks tells Hampton seniors to stand tall against anti-DEI climate

Formerly incarcerated person now rising in political ra...

HAMPTON, Virginia – A formerly incarcerated man now pardoned and first Black spe...

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Philadelphia’s MOVE bombing remembered 40 years later

Philadelphia’s MOVE bombing remembered 40 years later

Google “only bomb ever dropped on an American neighborhood” and you’ll find your...

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On third anniversary of Buffalo mass shooting, mom of survivor shares story of her path into politics

On third anniversary of Buffalo mass shooting, mom of s...

“What we lost in the fire, we find in the ashes” is an old saying that means the...

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: “Magic” Johnson reaches unwanted basketball milestone

SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: “Magic” Johnson reaches unwant...

Earvin “Magic” Johnson was an incredible basketball point guard. He was the maes...

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Paul Pierce makes legendary shot

SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Paul Pierce makes legendary shot

Over the decades, many legendary athletes have played for the Boston Celtics bas...

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PERSPECTIVE: If Black people were to call the new pope ‘cuz,’ would they be accurate? And does it matter?

PERSPECTIVE: If Black people were to call the new pope ...

It seems that everyone wants a piece of the new pope, even people who are not Ca...

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Formerly incarcerated person now rising in political ranks tells Hampton seniors to stand tall against anti-DEI climate

Formerly incarcerated person now rising in political ra...

HAMPTON, Virginia – A formerly incarcerated man now pardoned and first Black spe...

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Philadelphia’s MOVE bombing remembered 40 years later

Philadelphia’s MOVE bombing remembered 40 years later

Google “only bomb ever dropped on an American neighborhood” and you’ll find your...

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On third anniversary of Buffalo mass shooting, mom of survivor shares story of her path into politics

On third anniversary of Buffalo mass shooting, mom of s...

“What we lost in the fire, we find in the ashes” is an old saying that means the...

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: “Magic” Johnson reaches unwanted basketball milestone

SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: “Magic” Johnson reaches unwant...

Earvin “Magic” Johnson was an incredible basketball point guard. He was the maes...

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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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Forum asks if mayoral candidates will fight for reparations

Forum asks if mayoral candidates will fight for reparat...

State Senator Zellnor Myrie and Michael Blake were the only candidates to show ...

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On the ballot: Q&A with mayoral candidate Dr. Selma Bartholomew

On the ballot: Q&A with mayoral candidate Dr. Selma Bar...

Dr. Selma Bartholomew is an educator and a candidate in this year’s mayoral rac...

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NYC Council’s Charter Commission holds hearings on curbing mayoral powers

NYC Council’s Charter Commission holds hearings on curb...

The New York City Council Charter Revision Commission hearings on government ac...

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Molière in the Park’s ‘The Imaginary Invalid’ — A conversation with Sahr Ngaujah

Molière in the Park’s ‘The Imaginary Invalid’ — A conve...

Sahr Ngaujah has had a long and distinguished career with his most notable cre...

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Offshore wind project back on track after Trump administration lifts pause

Offshore wind project back on track after Trump adminis...

The Trump administration is allowing work on a major offshore wind project for ...

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Now Hiring: The receivership search begins after federal judge greenlights takeover

Now Hiring: The receivership search begins after federa...

Through the receivership order, the city will transfer power over local jails t...

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Meet LaVonda N. Reed, the first woman dean for University of Baltimore’s School of Law

Meet LaVonda N. Reed, the first woman dean for Universi...

LaVonda N. Reed, the first woman dean of the University of Baltimore's School o...

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The people of the new administration, and plans on how we respond

The people of the new administration, and plans on how ...

Dr. John E. Warren, publisher of the San Diego Voice and Viewpoint Newspaper, u...

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Rap icon Kurtis Blow to spread holiday joy as emcee for ‘The Hip Hop Nutcracker’

Rap icon Kurtis Blow to spread holiday joy as emcee for...

Rap icon Kurtis Blow will serve as the special guest emcee for "The Hip Hop Nut...

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Advent: A preview of the reason for the Christmas season

Advent: A preview of the reason for the Christmas season

Advent is a season of waiting, preparation, and meditation, marked by an advent...

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Local community organizations receive $10 million to assist students with school commute

Local community organizations receive $10 million to as...

The Center for Nonprofit Advancement, Collaborative Solutions for Communities, ...

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Members of 74th Baltimore City Council term hear from former leaders at Coppin State University

Members of 74th Baltimore City Council term hear from f...

Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen convened members of the Baltimore C...

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E. Faye Williams: Along with Black history, let’s teach the real White history!

E. Faye Williams: Along with Black history, let’s teach...

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—The Hon. Four Star Air Force General, history-making Fight...

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Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church

Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and ...

  Pope Francis during the Palm Sunday Mass at St. Peter’s Square on April 2, 20...

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EXCLUSIVE: Rev. Al Sharpton on Trump’s Agenda, DEI rollbacks, and the fight for democracy

EXCLUSIVE: Rev. Al Sharpton on Trump’s Agenda, DEI roll...

Photo Credit: Facebook Special to The Chicago Defender By Alexander Efird & Jam...

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Trump and Musk oppose remote work, but it has fans in Pittsburgh

Trump and Musk oppose remote work, but it has fans in P...

(Illustration by Natasha Vicens/PublicSource) PublicSource asked its audience t...

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Halle Berry ‘tired’ of being only Black Best Actress Oscar winner

Halle Berry ‘tired’ of being only Black Best Actress Os...

Photo: Getty Images Halle Berry is hoping another Black entertainer will take h...

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SPOTLIGHT ON SENIORS: Brenda Tate authors new memoir

SPOTLIGHT ON SENIORS: Brenda Tate authors new memoir

Brenda Tate’s inspirational new memoir, “Journal of a Black Woman in Blue, Navi...

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The 2024 Nissan Ariya EV – Bold Design and Performance

The 2024 Nissan Ariya EV – Bold Design and Performance

The 2024 Nissan Ariya EV – Bold Design and Performance The post The 2024 Nissan ...

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“Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion”

“Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion”

“Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion” The post “Lead Bigger: The ...

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Five Things Entrepreneurs Can Do To Live A Life Again

Five Things Entrepreneurs Can Do To Live A Life Again

Five Things Entrepreneurs Can Do To Live A Life Again The post Five Things Entre...

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In Brief: AI; Jobs and College;  Managing Inventory; Culture

In Brief: AI; Jobs and College; Managing Inventory; Cu...

In Brief: AI; Jobs and College; Managing Inventory; Culture The post In Brief: ...

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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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Black Voters Matter Launches New Podcast “Unnamed and Unbound” To Keep Black Communities Informed And Inspired

Black Voters Matter Launches New Podcast “Unnamed and U...

The podcast will premiere on the Black Voters Matter YouTube channel on January ...

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Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following Nazi Salute By Elon Musk

Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following Nazi Sal...

Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown, Co-Founders of Black Voters Matter and April E...

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Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following Trump’s Recent Racist Attacks Against DEI Policies

Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following Trump’s ...

Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown, Co-Founders of Black Voters Matter and April E...

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Black Voters Matter Announces 2025 BVM Days At The Capitol

Black Voters Matter Announces 2025 BVM Days At The Capitol

GEORGIA – With a hyper-focus on local politics in 2025, Black Voters Matter (BVM...

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Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following Recent Attacks Targeting Voter Registration

Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following Recent A...

Yesterday, in another attempt to distract voters, Trump signed an executive orde...

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Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following Senator Cory Booker’s Historic Filibuster in Opposition to Trump Administration Policies

Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following Senator ...

Today, we witnessed a historic feat in the fight for freedom from tyranny and th...

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Black Voters Matter Launches New Podcast “Unnamed and Unbound” To Keep Black Communities Informed And Inspired

Black Voters Matter Launches New Podcast “Unnamed and U...

The podcast will premiere on the Black Voters Matter YouTube channel on January ...

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Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following Nazi Salute By Elon Musk

Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following Nazi Sal...

Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown, Co-Founders of Black Voters Matter and April E...

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Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following Trump’s Recent Racist Attacks Against DEI Policies

Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following Trump’s ...

Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown, Co-Founders of Black Voters Matter and April E...

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Black Voters Matter Announces 2025 BVM Days At The Capitol

Black Voters Matter Announces 2025 BVM Days At The Capitol

GEORGIA – With a hyper-focus on local politics in 2025, Black Voters Matter (BVM...

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Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following Recent Attacks Targeting Voter Registration

Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following Recent A...

Yesterday, in another attempt to distract voters, Trump signed an executive orde...

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Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following Senator Cory Booker’s Historic Filibuster in Opposition to Trump Administration Policies

Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Following Senator ...

Today, we witnessed a historic feat in the fight for freedom from tyranny and th...

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Malcolm X continued to shape America after his death

Malcolm X continued to shape America after his death

“The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America...

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Alumni, legislators calling for better process for hiring university presidents

Alumni, legislators calling for better process for hiri...

After Marcus Thompson’s resignation this month, Mississippi lawmakers and Jackso...

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Tom Lee Day 2025 celebrated through poetry and film

Tom Lee Day 2025 celebrated through poetry and film

The 100-year anniversary of Tom Lee’s heroic Mississippi River rescue was commem...

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‘The Gold Standard:’ Frayser’s shiny new library now open

‘The Gold Standard:’ Frayser’s shiny new library now open

It took vision. It took legwork. It took canvassing neighborhoods to collect mor...

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Xfinity opens new store in Whitehaven 

Xfinity opens new store in Whitehaven 

A new Xfinity store opened Wednesday at 4461 Elvis Presley Blvd. in the Whitehav...

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Rescue Smokers crowned 2025 Grand Champion at SmokeSlam BBQ festival

Rescue Smokers crowned 2025 Grand Champion at SmokeSlam...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The sweet smell of smoked meat filled the air at Tom Lee Park a...

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WSSU’s band director, Dr. Michael Magruder, to direct on national scale

WSSU’s band director, Dr. Michael Magruder, to direct o...

WSSU’s band director, Dr. Michael Magruder, to direct on national scale The pos...

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Dad and his 16-year-old son launch new AI-powered financial coaching tool

Dad and his 16-year-old son launch new AI-powered finan...

Dad and his 16-year-old son launch new AI-powered financial coaching tool The p...

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The Chronicle’s Business of the Month: Local cleaning business gives others a fresh start

The Chronicle’s Business of the Month: Local cleaning b...

The Chronicle's Business of the Month: Local cleaning business gives others a fr...

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Four trailblazing doctors whose legacy of service lives on

Four trailblazing doctors whose legacy of service lives on

Four trailblazing doctors whose legacy of service lives on The post Four trailb...

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Malinda Russell publishes first cookbook by a Black author in 1866

Malinda Russell publishes first cookbook by a Black aut...

Malinda Russell publishes first cookbook by a Black author in 1866 The post Mal...

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Commentary: National Urban League’s lawsuit challenges the big lie of the extremist anti-equity movement

Commentary: National Urban League’s lawsuit challenges ...

Commentary: National Urban League's lawsuit challenges the big lie of the extrem...

In THE MOUNTAINTOP at American Stage, P-Valley creator takes MLK on an afrofuturistic journey

In THE MOUNTAINTOP at American Stage, P-Valley creator ...

By J.A. Jones, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – It’s a good time to find inspiratio...

Community Voices: How unconventional childhood survival skills prepared us for hurricane outages

Community Voices: How unconventional childhood survival...

By Jacinda D’Oyen-Woodley | Contributor Hurricane prep is second nature to most ...

Gratitude, Support, and Change

Gratitude, Support, and Change

Photo by Kampus Production By Dr. Kanika Tomalin | President and CEO of the Foun...

“Their Stories, Our Voices” Youth Griot Program application is now open

“Their Stories, Our Voices” Youth Griot Program applica...

“If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negli...

RESCHEDULED: Exploring Racism and Health with Linda Villarosa Dec. 10th

RESCHEDULED: Exploring Racism and Health with Linda Vil...

BY DR. KANIKA TOMALIN | President and CEO of The Foundation For a Healthy St. Pe...

The message of 2024’s FAMILY BLESSING, Dec. 15 at The Mahaffey, is more important than ever

The message of 2024’s FAMILY BLESSING, Dec. 15 at The M...

ST. PETE/CLEARWATER – As Tampa Bay recovers from a year of upheaval, and prepare...

AHA, Black Press Partner For Black Health Symposium

AHA, Black Press Partner For Black Health Symposium

Dr. Jamal Bryant is leading a 40-day Target boycott in response to the retailer’...

Amber Garrett To Present Multimedia Recital Amplifying Women’s Voices At Chrysler

Amber Garrett To Present Multimedia Recital Amplifying ...

Internationally acclaimed performer Amber Garrett presents Project: Factions - T...

Lincolnsville Photo Exhibit at Portsmouth’s  Emanuel AME

Lincolnsville Photo Exhibit at Portsmouth’s Emanuel AME

The Lincolnsville Photo Exhibit, showcasing Portsmouth’s first Black middle-clas...

Book Review:  Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience from the First African American Rockette

Book Review: Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resil...

Jennifer Jones shares her groundbreaking journey as the first Black Rockette in ...

Lester Holt To Step Down From ‘NBC Nightly News’

Lester Holt To Step Down From ‘NBC Nightly News’

Veteran news anchor Lester Holt announced his departure from "NBC Nightly News,"...

Black Journalists, Activists Condemn MSNBC For Firing Host Joy Reid

Black Journalists, Activists Condemn MSNBC For Firing H...

The firing of Joy Reid from MSNBC has sparked outrage among Black journalists an...

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Ben Crump calls NNPA, Black Press to save Black people

Ben Crump calls NNPA, Black Press to save Black people

By Aswad Walker, Defender Network, Many African Americans have expressed worry a...

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Advocates rally for Medicaid expansion as governor stands firm in opposition

Advocates rally for Medicaid expansion as governor stan...

By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Healthcare advocates gathered ...

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Fourth Annual Mississippi Makers’ Challenge Sponsored by Hancock Whitney Begins Today

Fourth Annual Mississippi Makers’ Challenge Sponsored b...

The Mississippi Manufacturers Association is pleased to announce the beginning o...

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National Newspaper Publishers Association – Black Press Of America – NNPA launches national public education and selective buying campaign

National Newspaper Publishers Association – Black Press...

Washington, DC: The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representi...

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Dr. Jamal Bryant’s 40-Day Target ‘Fast’ gains momentum

Dr. Jamal Bryant’s 40-Day Target ‘Fast’ gains momentum

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, Dr. Jamal Bryant, the inf...

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Rep. Bennie Thompson hosts virtual town hall on Trump’s executive orders, urges action

Rep. Bennie Thompson hosts virtual town hall on Trump’s...

By Edelia J. Carthan, Ed.D., Contributing Writer, Congressman Bennie Thompson ho...

Remember Indoor and Outdoor Holiday Decorating Safety Tips

Remember Indoor and Outdoor Holiday Decorating Safety Tips

Over the past years, our safety articles have provided various safety tips for r...

Be the Joy That Brings Blessings This Holiday Season

Be the Joy That Brings Blessings This Holiday Season

For some the holiday season — a time to think everyone will be brimming with joy...

Birmingham Police Officer Lane Harper Gives Back to Communities in Need

Birmingham Police Officer Lane Harper Gives Back to Com...

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times When Maria Galindo learned about Lane Harper...

Urban Alchemy Begins its HEART Training to Address Homelessness in Birmingham

Urban Alchemy Begins its HEART Training to Address Home...

By Jarvis Robertson | WVTM Urban Alchemy, the California-based organization, sel...

Birmingham’s Pastor Mike Jr. Reaches Top of the Billboard Gospel Charts Again

Birmingham’s Pastor Mike Jr. Reaches Top of the Billboa...

By Sarah Whites-Koditschek | swhites-koditschek@al.com Birmingham’s Rock City Ch...

December 5, 2024

December 5, 2024

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Going for the Fashion Win!

Going for the Fashion Win!

Tracee Dundas Fashion Editor @fashionablyyoursnola Photos provided by Retail Bra...

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SuperBowl 2025 Showcases Stellar Musical Performances

SuperBowl 2025 Showcases Stellar Musical Performances

Eric Connerly Data News Weekly Contributor The upcoming Super Bowl LIX, schedule...

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Events During SuperBowl Week

Events During SuperBowl Week

Data News Staff Edited Report As SuperBowl LIX approaches on February 9, 2025, i...

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Beyonce Makes History at 2025 Grammy’s and Several Louisiana Artists Win Awards on Music’s Biggest Night

Beyonce Makes History at 2025 Grammy’s and Several Loui...

Elise Schenck Data News Weekly Contributor Beyoncé made history by winning Album...

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Super Bowl LIX: New Orleans Host Football’s Biggest Game

Super Bowl LIX: New Orleans Host Football’s Biggest Game

Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief Data News Weekly On February 9, 2025, New Orleans ...

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NNPA Supports Selective Buying Campaign

NNPA Supports Selective Buying Campaign

National Newspaper Publishers Association Washington, DC: The National Newspaper...

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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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Community Wins at Dreamland Kickball

Community Wins at Dreamland Kickball

SPORTS Sam Levrault Dreamland Kickball Tournament, Photos, Sam Levrault Media Tu...

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Parent Child Center Recognizes 35th Anniversary

Parent Child Center Recognizes 35th Anniversary

TALK OF GREENWOOD Dr. Jerry Goodwin The Parent Child Center of Tulsa is highligh...

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Kyra Carby Wins District 3 TPS Seat

Kyra Carby Wins District 3 TPS Seat

EDUCATION Kimberly Marsh Kyra Carby, successfully earned more that 66% of voter ...

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T’erra Estes Releases 7 Secrets to Being an Effective Teacher and Celebrates 9 Years of Service with Teach Not Punish First Book in Practical Series for Teachers, Parents, and Leaders

T’erra Estes Releases 7 Secrets to Being an Effective T...

The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire   Educator, community leader, and founder of Teach N...

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Community Wins at Dreamland Kickball

Community Wins at Dreamland Kickball

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Parent Child Center Recognizes 35th Anniversary

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Does he know the laws?

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The Heritage Foundation is the true public enemy

The Heritage Foundation is the true public enemy

The Heritage Foundation's policies, including the recent cuts to USAID, have le...

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Be careful what you cut

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Members of the Automatic Benefit for Children Coalition, including parents, are...

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George Floyd five years later: Was it a moment or a movement?

George Floyd five years later: Was it a moment or a mov...

Five years after the murder of George Floyd, the National Urban League has laun...

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Rural hospital closures and the cervical cancer crisis

Rural hospital closures and the cervical cancer crisis

Black women in the Mississippi Delta face disproportionate barriers to cervical...

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Banning cell phones won’t teach responsibility

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The Impact of the Eaton Fire on Altadena’s Black Homeowners

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Benjamin Crump Hosts Town Hall in Altadena for Eaton Fire Victims

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Slauson Girl Speaks With  April Showers, CEO & Founder of Afro Unicorn

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Inside the 18th Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards

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Inside Rolling Loud California: Hip-Hop Festival Comes To Inglewood

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Skype Is Shutting Down After Two Decades

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Treating Mental Health Can Lower Maternal Mortality Rate

Treating Mental Health Can Lower Maternal Mortality Rate

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Today’s ‘Economic Blackout’ Began From An Unlikely Source. But It’s Tapped Into Americans’ Anger

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Pentagon Plans To Remove Transgender Service Members Under New Policy

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Bringing Black Studies To Black People

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First Measles Case Of 2025 Confirmed In King County

First Measles Case Of 2025 Confirmed In King County

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Giti Thai: A Fusion of Vision, Resilience, and Community in Los Angeles

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The Impact of the Eaton Fire on Altadena’s Black Homeowners

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Benjamin Crump Hosts Town Hall in Altadena for Eaton Fire Victims

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Slauson Girl Speaks With  April Showers, CEO & Founder of Afro Unicorn

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Inside the 18th Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards

Inside the 18th Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood...

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Inside Rolling Loud California: Hip-Hop Festival Comes To Inglewood

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LOS ANGELES – This past weekend, Rolling Loud California took over Hollywood Par...

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Community Wins at Dreamland Kickball

SPORTS Sam Levrault Dreamland Kickball Tournament, Photos, Sam Levrault Media Tulsans from across the city came together at ONEOK ...

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Parent Child Center Recognizes 35th Anniversary

TALK OF GREENWOOD Dr. Jerry Goodwin The Parent Child Center of Tulsa is highlighting 35 years of service to Tulsa by encouraging f...

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Kyra Carby Wins District 3 TPS Seat

EDUCATION Kimberly Marsh Kyra Carby, successfully earned more that 66% of voter support, securing the Tulsa Public Schools, Distri...

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T’erra Estes Releases 7 Secrets to Being an Effective T...

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Jocelyn Lee Payne: A Life Devoted To Scholarship, Educa...

OBITUARY Gary Lee Jocelyn Lee Payne Source, Provided Dr. Jocelyn Lee Payne was an inspiring and impactful scholar and leader in hi...

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Scholarship Supports Greenwood Legacy, New Generations ...

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Key Legislation Impacting Tulsans Has Advanced At The S...

POLITICS Joe Tomlinson Source, Adobe Images March 6 marked the Oklahoma Legislature’s deadline to advance policy bills from their ...

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Black Wall Street Rally Returns To Greenwood, May 15-17

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Councilors, City Leaders to Host Fourth Community Conve...

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Education Pioneer Mrs. JoAnn Goodwin Fields Gilford Die...

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