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Franciscan Peacemakers—Helping and Serving Women

Franciscan Peacemakers—Helping and Serving Women

By Kathy Gaillard               Deacon Steve Przedpelski, Executive Director, an...

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Gender Disparities in High School Graduation Rates: Unearthing Root Causes and Seeking Solutions

Gender Disparities in High School Graduation Rates: Une...

The systemic problem not only hampers the immediate educational prospects of aff...

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President Biden Takes Bold Action with Landmark Executive Order on AI Regulation

President Biden Takes Bold Action with Landmark Executi...

The move marks a significant step by the federal government into the burgeoning ...

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Lawsuit against choice program by ‘singing brewmeister’ will do nothing but leave African American kids singin’ the blues!

Lawsuit against choice program by ‘singing brewmeister’...

Here we go again.  Just when we thought the educational playing field was covere...

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Caring for the Caregiver: Taking Care of You

Caring for the Caregiver: Taking Care of You

A Special Free Event on November 11 in the African American Community    Novembe...

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee celebrates mentorship and welcomes local celebrities at its annual BIG Gala!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee celebrates ...

Marquette Basketball Stars and Former American Idol contestant headline communit...

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Meet the candidates running for Indianapolis City-County Council District 23

Meet the candidates running for Indianapolis City-Count...

Two candidates are running for Indianapolis City County Council District 23: Rep...

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Meet the candidates running for City-County Council District 24

Meet the candidates running for City-County Council Dis...

Two candidates are running for Indianapolis City-County Council District 24: Dem...

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Meet the candidates running for City-County Council District 25  

Meet the candidates running for City-County Council Dis...

One candidate is running unopposed for Indianapolis City-County Council District...

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Meet the candidate running for City County Council in District 10

Meet the candidate running for City County Council in D...

CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL 2023 CANDIDATE SURVEY  DISTRICT 10  CHLOE McGOWAN  Headline:...

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Meet the 2023 candidates for Indianapolis City-County Council

Meet the 2023 candidates for Indianapolis City-County C...

The Indianapolis Recorder and WFYI sent candidates running for Indianapolis City...

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Pacers pop up event gifts Hoosiers free groceries and free gas

Pacers pop up event gifts Hoosiers free groceries and f...

The Pacers are giving back to the community with a pop-up event at four local Kr...

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Franciscan Peacemakers—Helping and Serving Women

Franciscan Peacemakers—Helping and Serving Women

By Kathy Gaillard               Deacon Steve Przedpelski, Executive Director, an...

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Gender Disparities in High School Graduation Rates: Unearthing Root Causes and Seeking Solutions

Gender Disparities in High School Graduation Rates: Une...

The systemic problem not only hampers the immediate educational prospects of aff...

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President Biden Takes Bold Action with Landmark Executive Order on AI Regulation

President Biden Takes Bold Action with Landmark Executi...

The move marks a significant step by the federal government into the burgeoning ...

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Lawsuit against choice program by ‘singing brewmeister’ will do nothing but leave African American kids singin’ the blues!

Lawsuit against choice program by ‘singing brewmeister’...

Here we go again.  Just when we thought the educational playing field was covere...

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Caring for the Caregiver: Taking Care of You

Caring for the Caregiver: Taking Care of You

A Special Free Event on November 11 in the African American Community    Novembe...

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee celebrates mentorship and welcomes local celebrities at its annual BIG Gala!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee celebrates ...

Marquette Basketball Stars and Former American Idol contestant headline communit...

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Accused Killer of Migos’ Takeoff Allowed to Roam Free

Accused Killer of Migos’ Takeoff Allowed to Roam Free

One year to the day when Migos group member Takeoff, was gunned down at 810 Bil...

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Howard University Becomes First HBCU To Have Figure Skating Team

Howard University Becomes First HBCU To Have Figure Ska...

Photo: Getty Images Howard University is making history as the first HBCU to ha...

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Ex-Memphis Officer Pleads Guilty In Tyre Nichols Death

Ex-Memphis Officer Pleads Guilty In Tyre Nichols Death

Photo: Getty Images A former Memphis police officer has struck a plea deal in t...

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NASCAR’s Diversity Combine Fuels Dreams of Young Black and Brown Drivers

NASCAR’s Diversity Combine Fuels Dreams of Young Black ...

CONCORD, N.C. – NASCAR fans of every stripe attend races, cheer on their favori...

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Don’t Let Diabetes Get in the Way of Your Life

Don’t Let Diabetes Get in the Way of Your Life

(NewsUSA) – Paul Reid’s proclivity for pushing the boundaries in the wilderness...

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Body Of Missing Nurse Found At Airport, Suspect Escapes To Kenya

Body Of Missing Nurse Found At Airport, Suspect Escapes...

Photo: Twitter A missing Massachusetts woman has been found dead in a car at a ...

Woldeslassie likes the Scots chances this year

Woldeslassie likes the Scots chances this year

During our sit-down interview, Abe Woldeslassie was very optimistic about his sq...

City council candidates vie to represent Uptown

City council candidates vie to represent Uptown

Two candidates are vying to unseat the incumbent council member Aisha Chughtai t...

Actor Terrence Howard wants to move to Minnesota?

Actor Terrence Howard wants to move to Minnesota?

'Minnesota might become my home. We love it here,' The post Actor Terrence Howar...

Metro Transit seeks mechanics, and vehicle technicians, with bonuses for new hires

Metro Transit seeks mechanics, and vehicle technicians,...

Metro Transit is hiring mechanics and it’s an opportunity that comes with top-ti...

Nancy Giles of ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ to speak at Westminster Town Hall Forum on Nov. 9

Nancy Giles of ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ to speak at Westmin...

Westminster Town Hall Forums are free and open to all. No ticket or registration...

Remembering Gertrude Johnson Foster

Remembering Gertrude Johnson Foster

Gertrude Johnson Foster made her peaceful transition at sunset on October 17, 20...

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A New Film Celebrating Bayard Rustin the Hidden Architect of Equality and Justice

A New Film Celebrating Bayard Rustin the Hidden Archite...

The name Bayard Rustin might not immediately ring a bell for many, yet his contr...

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Detroit Unveils Majestic 64-Foot Holiday Tree in Campus Martius Ahead of 20th Annual Lighting Ceremony

Detroit Unveils Majestic 64-Foot Holiday Tree in Campus...

When the Motor City feels that familiar November bite in the air, every Detroite...

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Unmasking Artificial Intelligence: The Battle for Ethical Innovation and Accountability

Unmasking Artificial Intelligence: The Battle for Ethic...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly changed everything we do, offering nume...

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The Parade Company Unveils New Float to Debut in America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit

The Parade Company Unveils New Float to Debut in Americ...

The Parade Company and Barton Malow unveiled a brand new float, “Building Today ...

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Barton Malow Unveils New Float for America’s Thanksgiving Parade

Barton Malow Unveils New Float for America’s Thanksgivi...

The Parade Company and Barton Malow unveiled a new float, “Building Today for a ...

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Hope and Justice: A Critical Race Theory Perspective on Michigan Schools Debt Elimination

Hope and Justice: A Critical Race Theory Perspective on...

By Dr. Patrice S. Johnson  One hundred fourteen million dollars in debt is elimi...

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Black Barbie: A Documentary – Review

Black Barbie: A Documentary – Review

Celebrating Black Women. Holding Corporations Accountable. The post Black Barbie...

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The Fight for Justice: Why Missourians Must Oppose a Pardon for Convicted Killer Cop Eric J. DeValkenaere

The Fight for Justice: Why Missourians Must Oppose a Pa...

DeValkenaere's conviction isn't a victory for justice—it's an alarming exception...

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Thousands of Kansas Citians Call for Rep. Emanuel Cleaver to Vote for an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

Thousands of Kansas Citians Call for Rep. Emanuel Cleav...

In a defining moment for his legacy, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver faces a critical choic...

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Historic Coalition of Missouri Organizations Unite in Letter Urging Governor Not to Pardon Killer Cop

Historic Coalition of Missouri Organizations Unite in L...

An unparalleled coalition of Missouri organizations ignites a seismic moment in ...

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Pooling Collective Power: The Heartland Equitable Development Symposium Is A Strategic Response to Kansas City’s Economic Divide

Pooling Collective Power: The Heartland Equitable Devel...

Facing deep-rooted segregation and economic challenges, Kansas City's Black comm...

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“The First of Its Kind”: The Defender’s Inaugural Young Black Writer’s Social An Innovative, Revolutionary Event

“The First of Its Kind”: The Defender’s Inaugural Young...

Attended by 40 young people, The Defender's inaugural "Young Black Writer's Soci...

Cook up a storm and learn about food culture at Cincinnati Museum Center’s new culinary studio

Cook up a storm and learn about food culture at Cincinn...

Cincinnati Museum Center is launching its new Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio featurin...

Join the Black & White Cancer Survivors Foundation for an inspiring gala event in Cincinnati

Join the Black & White Cancer Survivors Foundation for ...

The Black & White Cancer Survivors Foundation hosts the annual Black & White Ca...

Cedar Fair and Six Flags to merge, creating $8 billion amusement park giant

Cedar Fair and Six Flags to merge, creating $8 billion ...

Cedar Fair and Six Flags announced a definitive merger agreement, valuing the c...

NKOTB announces 2024 Magic Summer Tour with Paula Abdul

NKOTB announces 2024 Magic Summer Tour with Paula Abdul

By: Felicia Jordan CINCINNATI — Get ready, 80s babies, because NKOTB is back — ...

Support organ donation: Join Lifecenter at the 22nd annual community breakfast

Support organ donation: Join Lifecenter at the 22nd ann...

LifeCenter Organ Donor Network's 22nd annual Community Breakfast honors, celebr...

Ohio’s abortion bans disproportionately harm black women, advocates say

Ohio’s abortion bans disproportionately harm black wome...

Voting YES on Issue 1 is the only way to protect Black women in Ohio from the h...

Shar Jackson Shares Her Side Of Love Triangle With Kevin Federline And Brittney Spears

Shar Jackson Shares Her Side Of Love Triangle With Kevi...

Britney Spears is speaking her truth in her new memoir, which has prompted Shar ...

Tamia and Grant Hill Become Part Owners Of Two Orlando Sports Teams

Tamia and Grant Hill Become Part Owners Of Two Orlando ...

The Hills have just become part owners in two Orlando organizations.

Jackson State University Kicker Becomes First Woman To Score In HBCU Football

Jackson State University Kicker Becomes First Woman To ...

The football squad bested the Arkansas Pine-Bluff Golden Lions in a win of 40-14...

Dallas Track To Be Renamed After Sha’Carri Richardson

Dallas Track To Be Renamed After Sha’Carri Richardson

Of course, the fastest woman in the world should have a track field named after ...

Dallas Cowboys Legend DeMarcus Ware Inducted Into Franchise’s ‘Ring Of Honor,’ Team Owner Calls Him Wrong Name

Dallas Cowboys Legend DeMarcus Ware Inducted Into Franc...

Dallas Cowboys all-time sacks leader DeMarcus Ware was inducted into the team's ...

NHL’s First Black Player, Willie O’Ree Gets His Flowers With Canada Post Commemorative Stamp

NHL’s First Black Player, Willie O’Ree Gets His Flowers...

Willie O’Ree, the first Black hockey player to appear in a National Hockey Leagu...

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As rainforests worldwide disappear, burn and degrade, a summit to protect them opens in the Republic of Congo

As rainforests worldwide disappear, burn and degrade, a...

Leaders from countries with the largest tropical forest basins are meeting in th...

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Groundbreaking Black WWII veteran turns 104; recalls anniversary of law that allowed women in the military

Groundbreaking Black WWII veteran turns 104; recalls an...

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Women have always served their country in some capacity.  ...

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Black-owned nursing homes continue little-known legacy, fill needs unmet by troubled industry

Black-owned nursing homes continue little-known legacy,...

In the years following the Civil War, some of the most vulnerable people were Bl...

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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 ...

Shar Jackson Shares Her Side Of Love Triangle With Kevin Federline And Brittney Spears

Shar Jackson Shares Her Side Of Love Triangle With Kevi...

Britney Spears is speaking her truth in her new memoir, which has prompted Shar ...

Tamia and Grant Hill Become Part Owners Of Two Orlando Sports Teams

Tamia and Grant Hill Become Part Owners Of Two Orlando ...

The Hills have just become part owners in two Orlando organizations.

Jackson State University Kicker Becomes First Woman To Score In HBCU Football

Jackson State University Kicker Becomes First Woman To ...

The football squad bested the Arkansas Pine-Bluff Golden Lions in a win of 40-14...

Dallas Track To Be Renamed After Sha’Carri Richardson

Dallas Track To Be Renamed After Sha’Carri Richardson

Of course, the fastest woman in the world should have a track field named after ...

Dallas Cowboys Legend DeMarcus Ware Inducted Into Franchise’s ‘Ring Of Honor,’ Team Owner Calls Him Wrong Name

Dallas Cowboys Legend DeMarcus Ware Inducted Into Franc...

Dallas Cowboys all-time sacks leader DeMarcus Ware was inducted into the team's ...

NHL’s First Black Player, Willie O’Ree Gets His Flowers With Canada Post Commemorative Stamp

NHL’s First Black Player, Willie O’Ree Gets His Flowers...

Willie O’Ree, the first Black hockey player to appear in a National Hockey Leagu...

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The White House and Google launch a new virtual tour with audio captions, Spanish translation

The White House and Google launch a new virtual tour wi...

By Darlene Superville, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Can’t come to Was...

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Six common folks called to lead saintly lives, their inspiration should call us to action

Six common folks called to lead saintly lives, their in...

By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO Black Catholics have always had to f...

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Celebrating the life and legacy of Lawrence Lacks Sr., son of Henrietta Lacks

Celebrating the life and legacy of Lawrence Lacks Sr., ...

By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com On Sept. 13 people gathered f...

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Coppin State University’s College of Business elevates education in Baltimore

Coppin State University’s College of Business elevates ...

By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO Coppin State University (CSU), a long-sta...

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‘BMHA Road to 40: Art of Unveiling’ – a night of celebrating mental health and art

‘BMHA Road to 40: Art of Unveiling’ – a night of celebr...

By Reuben Greene, Special to the AFRO On the evening of Oct. 18, a captivating ...

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Breakthrough research sheds light on aggressive breast cancers in Black women

Breakthrough research sheds light on aggressive breast ...

By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – ...

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Black millionaire accuses London bar of racism after being denied entry

Black millionaire accuses London bar of racism after be...

Photo: Getty Images A Black millionaire has accused a London bar of racial prof...

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Key Trump co-defendants accept plea deals – a legal expert explains what that means

Key Trump co-defendants accept plea deals – a legal exp...

Kenneth Chesebro, left, is sworn in during his plea deal hearing in Atlanta on ...

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Jann Wenner exits Rock Hall after saying Black artists aren’t ‘articulate’

Jann Wenner exits Rock Hall after saying Black artists ...

Photo: Getty Images Co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine Jann Wenner has been r...

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David Marshall: Republicans for Biden?

David Marshall: Republicans for Biden?

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – For years, historians have wondered what would have happ...

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Babe Ruth, patron saint of the home run, turned the ball field into a church – and lived his own Catholic faith in the spotlight

Babe Ruth, patron saint of the home run, turned the bal...

The Sultan of Swat turned every stadium into a cathedral, and home runs into a ...

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J. Pharoah Doss: BLM stands with Palestine or Hamas?

J. Pharoah Doss: BLM stands with Palestine or Hamas?

“Wow,” began a social media post by a person whose profile picture was an Israe...

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TNJ Business Briefs

TNJ Business Briefs

TNJ Business Briefs The post TNJ Business Briefs appeared first on The Network J...

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Robin L. Robin is Corporation for Supportive Housing’s New Chief People and Administrative Officer

Robin L. Robin is Corporation for Supportive Housing’s ...

Robin L. Robin is Corporation for Supportive Housing’s New Chief People and Admi...

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Pitfalls in Prepaid End-Of-Life Arrangements: Buyers Beware

Pitfalls in Prepaid End-Of-Life Arrangements: Buyers Be...

Pitfalls in Prepaid End-Of-Life Arrangements: Buyers Beware The post Pitfalls i...

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With Retailer Gift Cards, Think: Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em

With Retailer Gift Cards, Think: Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em

With Retailer Gift Cards, Think: Use 'Em or Lose 'Em The post With Retailer Gift...

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6 Costly Yet Avoidable Digital Marketing Mistakes

6 Costly Yet Avoidable Digital Marketing Mistakes

6 Costly Yet Avoidable Digital Marketing Mistakes The post 6 Costly Yet Avoidabl...

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7 Growth Strategies

7 Growth Strategies

7 Growth Strategies The post 7 Growth Strategies appeared first on The Network J...

City Council delays final vote on runoff and partisan elections

City Council delays final vote on runoff and partisan e...

Memphis City Council members Tuesday (Nov. 8) delayed a third and final vote for...

SLIDESHOW: COGIC lifts up praise for 115th Holy Convocation

SLIDESHOW: COGIC lifts up praise for 115th Holy Convoca...

The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) celebrated its 115th Holy Convocation in its...

City Council members skeptical of proposed solid-waste fee increase

City Council members skeptical of proposed solid-waste ...

With Mayor Jim Strickland’s administration nearing its end, skeptical Memphis Ci...

Memphis hosts the Utah Jazz after failing to find a winning rhythm against the Miami Heat

Memphis hosts the Utah Jazz after failing to find a win...

When a team has rhythm and is in the flow, it’s clearly evident. And when one is...

A sign of service rendered!

A sign of service rendered!

As part of Veterans Day Weekend, Rep. Antonio Parkinson hosted the unveiling of ...

TRACKING THE GRIZZLIES: What happened against the Jazz

TRACKING THE GRIZZLIES: What happened against the Jazz

The Grizzlies’ eighth loss in nine games this season was an ejection-punctuated ...

Please Vote To Re-Elect Mayor Van Johnson

Please Vote To Re-Elect Mayor Van Johnson

Over the years, this newspaper has been a consistent supporter of Van R. Johnson...

MLK Observance Committee Announces Honorees & Theme Winners

MLK Observance Committee Announces Honorees & Theme Win...

The ConneXion United Methodist Church was the host for the 44th Annual Marshal’s...

Rep. Dean Phillips Launches Presidential Bid, Challenging Biden in Democratic Primaries

Rep. Dean Phillips Launches Presidential Bid, Challengi...

Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips declared his candidacy for the presidency on Thursd...

SCAD Savannah Gala Screening of “Origin”

SCAD Savannah Gala Screening of “Origin”

Celebrated filmmaker, writer, and director Ava Duvernay greeted Savannah last Sa...

Two New Managing Attorneys Join the The Manely Firm, P.C. to Enhance the Estate Planning Branch!

Two New Managing Attorneys Join the The Manely Firm, P....

The Manely Firm, P.C. is excited to announce two new Managing Attorneys joining ...

Chatham County District 2 Swearing-In Ceremony

Chatham County District 2 Swearing-In Ceremony

On Friday, October 27, 2023, at 2PM, Malinda Scott Hodge was sworn in as Commiss...

City Council delays final vote on runoff and partisan elections

City Council delays final vote on runoff and partisan e...

Memphis City Council members Tuesday (Nov. 8) delayed a third and final vote for...

SLIDESHOW: COGIC lifts up praise for 115th Holy Convocation

SLIDESHOW: COGIC lifts up praise for 115th Holy Convoca...

The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) celebrated its 115th Holy Convocation in its...

City Council members skeptical of proposed solid-waste fee increase

City Council members skeptical of proposed solid-waste ...

With Mayor Jim Strickland’s administration nearing its end, skeptical Memphis Ci...

Memphis hosts the Utah Jazz after failing to find a winning rhythm against the Miami Heat

Memphis hosts the Utah Jazz after failing to find a win...

When a team has rhythm and is in the flow, it’s clearly evident. And when one is...

A sign of service rendered!

A sign of service rendered!

As part of Veterans Day Weekend, Rep. Antonio Parkinson hosted the unveiling of ...

TRACKING THE GRIZZLIES: What happened against the Jazz

TRACKING THE GRIZZLIES: What happened against the Jazz

The Grizzlies’ eighth loss in nine games this season was an ejection-punctuated ...

Does Chicken Soup Help When You’re Sick? A Nutrition Specialist Explains Comfort Food

Does Chicken Soup Help When You’re Sick? A Nutrition Sp...

Preparing a bowl of chicken soup for a loved one when they’re sick has been a co...

Hip-Hop on Trial: When Can a Rapper’s Lyrics Be Used as Evidence in a Criminal Case?

Hip-Hop on Trial: When Can a Rapper’s Lyrics Be Used as...

When police arrested Nevada rapper Kenjuan McDaniel on a murder charge in August...

Georgetown Mourns the Passing of Coach Tasha Butts

Georgetown Mourns the Passing of Coach Tasha Butts

Georgetown University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics officials said t...

U.S. Agencies Brace for Surge in Hate Crimes Amidst Israel-Hamas Conflict; Minority Communities on Heightened Alert

U.S. Agencies Brace for Surge in Hate Crimes Amidst Isr...

As the Israel-Hamas conflict escalates, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security...

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Age-Friendly Advocate program to hold educational session on Oct. 5

Age-Friendly Advocate program to hold educational sessi...

Age-Friendly Advocate program to hold educational session on Oct. 5 The post Age...

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Free caregivers outing planned for Oct. 19

Free caregivers outing planned for Oct. 19

Free caregivers outing planned for Oct. 19 The post Free caregivers outing plann...

The Legacy at Jordan Park grand opening

The Legacy at Jordan Park grand opening

The Legacy at Jordan Park ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Oct. 27. Picture...

Reunited and it feels so good

Reunited and it feels so good

Doug and Sabrina Brinson tied the knot on Aug. 12 after knowing each other for m...

The diverse history of Childs Park

The diverse history of Childs Park

The Childs Park subdivision was platted in 1911 by Julius A. and Lysander D. Chi...

St. Petersburg has plenty of questions about the Rays stadium deal

St. Petersburg has plenty of questions about the Rays s...

An artist rendering of the new Rays stadium and redeveloped 86-acre Gas Plant si...

Hampton’s Former Black-Owned Hotel Featured in the Green Book Is Commemorated By State Marker

Hampton’s Former Black-Owned Hotel Featured in the Gree...

"Virginia commemorates the Bay Shore Hotel from the Green Book." #GreenBook #A...

COVID’s Devastation Leads Black MDs  To Align HBCU & Community Health Resources On Racial Health Disparities

COVID’s Devastation Leads Black MDs To Align HBCU & Co...

"COVID-19 exposes deep-seated health disparities." #HealthDisparities #RacialHe...

HBCU News: Norfolk State Spartans Are Taking Flight with Growing Study Abroad Program

HBCU News: Norfolk State Spartans Are Taking Flight wit...

"Exploring the world through study abroad." #HBCUNews #StudyAbroad #NorfolkSta...

President Biden’s Trip to Israel Hopes to Avert War

President Biden’s Trip to Israel Hopes to Avert War

"Biden's mission to Israel aims to address the ongoing conflict and reaffirm su...

Book Banning Continues To Target Prominent Popular Black Authors

Book Banning Continues To Target Prominent Popular Blac...

Book banning of prominent Black authors is a growing concern in education. #Boo...

Barbara’s Refocusing!

Barbara’s Refocusing!

Barbara Ciara, a prominent figure in Hampton Roads journalism, announces her re...

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Veterans of Foreign Wars hold joint Veterans Day program

Veterans of Foreign Wars hold joint Veterans Day program

By Jeffory McKenzie, VFW Historian, Post 9832, The Veterans of Foreign Wars in t...

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NNPA President Benjamin Chavis gives keynote address at Wilmington Unity Service

NNPA President Benjamin Chavis gives keynote address at...

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent, If Wilmington, North Carolina ca...

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NNPA condemns attacks on Israel

NNPA condemns attacks on Israel

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, In a display of unity, th...

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Mississippi Democrats ‘Save our Hospitals’ tour lands in Jackson – St. Dominic’s Hospital campus was the sit  for Mississippi Democrats press conference

Mississippi Democrats ‘Save our Hospitals’ tour lands i...

By Christopher Young , Contributing Writer, In early September the Democratic Pa...

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Beans & Greens gather Democratic candidates in Kosciusko – Ty Pinkins and Brandon Presley make remarks to an engaged Attala County audience

Beans & Greens gather Democratic candidates in Kosciusk...

By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The Attala County Democratic Executiv...

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Say goodbye to the COVID-19 vaccination card. The CDC has stopped printing them

Say goodbye to the COVID-19 vaccination card. The CDC h...

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer It`s the end of an era for a once-critical pand...

AAMU Head Drum Major Jeremy Bellot: ‘To Be On That Stage is Something Big’

AAMU Head Drum Major Jeremy Bellot: ‘To Be On That Stag...

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. For The Birmingham Times As the head drum major for Alab...

The Game or The Bands: Which Draws More Fans to the Magic City Classic?

The Game or The Bands: Which Draws More Fans to the Mag...

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. For The Birmingham Times The band directors at the Magic...

Phillips Academy Educator Wins “Oscars of Teaching”

Phillips Academy Educator Wins “Oscars of Teaching”

By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson The Birmingham Times A Birmingham instructor on Wednes...

Council’s Vote for O’Quinn as Council President Declared Invalid

Council’s Vote for O’Quinn as Council President Declare...

By Barnett Wright The Birmingham Times Not so fast. On Tuesday, Darrell O’Quinn ...

AAMU-ASU Battle for Bragging Rights. Keys to the Magic City Classic on Sat.

AAMU-ASU Battle for Bragging Rights. Keys to the Magic ...

By Donald Hunt For The Birmingham Times It’s always one of the biggest college f...

Miles College Head Drum Major Markelle Ross: Leader On and Off the Field

Miles College Head Drum Major Markelle Ross: Leader On ...

By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson The Birmingham Times From the stands the role of a dru...

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Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, French Montana, Chuck D, Unite with Power to the Patients in PSA Demanding Healthcare Price Transparency

Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, French Mo...

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Hip-Hop Legends Fat J...

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Reprieve for New Orleans as Salt Water Creeping up the Mississippi River Slows its Push Inland

Reprieve for New Orleans as Salt Water Creeping up the ...

Data News Staff Edited Report Salt water inching up the Mississippi River from t...

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Statement from Arnie Fielkow: “War in Israel”

Statement from Arnie Fielkow: “War in Israel”

The Jewish world, both here in New Orleans and around the globe, wakes up to a v...

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Get Out and Vote

Get Out and Vote

Terry B. Jones Publisher, Data News Weekly In these perilous and divisive times ...

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Hate Crimes Surge in 2022 Leading to an Urgent Call for Unity and Action

Hate Crimes Surge in 2022 Leading to an Urgent Call for...

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Federal Bureau of...

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Pets and Pet-lovers bond at new festival

Pets and Pet-lovers bond at new festival

Story and Photos by Mckenzi Neal Data News Weekly Contributor In New Orleans the...

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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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‘The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights’ premieres Nov. 6

‘The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Right...

BUFFALO — The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights, a powerful ho...

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NDG Book Review: ‘The Reformatory’ is all kinds of scary wrapped in one book

NDG Book Review: ‘The Reformatory’ is all kinds of scar...

By Terri Schlichenmeyer You’ll do better next time. You’re sorry, deeply sorry, ...

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Democratic Party achieves major wins nationwide

Democratic Party achieves major wins nationwide

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent Virginia Democrats achieved...

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Job strain combined, high efforts and low reward double heart disease risk

Job strain combined, high efforts and low reward double...

DALLAS (Newswise) — “The U.S. workforce is among the most stressed in the world,...

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Mississippi leaders unite in plea to honor Medgar Evers with Medal of Freedom

Mississippi leaders unite in plea to honor Medgar Evers...

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent Mississippi’s congressional...

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African American Museum, Dallas, debuts two exhibitions in conjunction with Deep Ellum’s 150th anniversary

African American Museum, Dallas, debuts two exhibitions...

In conjunction with Deep Ellum’s 150th anniversary, the African American Museum ...

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Langston University’s Annual Homecoming Celebrations October 15th-21st

Langston University’s Annual Homecoming Celebrations Oc...

The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire   Langston University’s annual homecoming celebratio...

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Deion Sanders Worked His Way Up To An Estimated $45M Fortune, But His 5 Children Are The Real Proof Of The ‘Prime’ Effect

Deion Sanders Worked His Way Up To An Estimated $45M Fo...

By Josh Rogers Throughout history, the world has been introduced to many people ...

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A Conversation With Traci Manuel, Oklahoma Teacher of The Year

A Conversation With Traci Manuel, Oklahoma Teacher of T...

Tulsa Public Schools is undergoing a period of regrouping. Administrators at TPS...

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Hughes Van Ellis: Survivor, Community Advocate, Eternal Optimist

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Union, How You Feel It: Navigating Spiritual Revelations In Modern Relationships

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‘The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights’ premieres Nov. 6

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NDG Book Review: ‘The Reformatory’ is all kinds of scary wrapped in one book

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Democratic Party achieves major wins nationwide

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Job strain combined, high efforts and low reward double heart disease risk

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Mississippi leaders unite in plea to honor Medgar Evers with Medal of Freedom

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African American Museum, Dallas, debuts two exhibitions in conjunction with Deep Ellum’s 150th anniversary

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Tupac Shakur Sister Says Keefe D Arrest A Victory But More Are Involved in Plot

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Las Vegas police have arrested Duane “Keefe D” Davis, a long-standing suspect li...

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Los Angeles D.A Shows Compassion For Woman Who Fought 13-Year-Old

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Harbor City, California—The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office has reduced c...

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NBA Stars Preview The 2023/24 Season

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Midair Scare: Off-Duty Pilot Tried To Cut Engine Power Mid-Flight

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An off-duty pilot sitting in the cockpit jump seat tried to cut power on an Alas...

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Dysfunction And Dissent – A Political Mess

Dysfunction And Dissent – A Political Mess

It would be generous to say that the Republican Party is a chaotic manifestation...

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Agrees To Three-Year, $186M Extension With The Bucks

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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has reportedly agreed to a three...

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NBA Stars Preview The 2023/24 Season

NBA Stars Preview The 2023/24 Season

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Midair Scare: Off-Duty Pilot Tried To Cut Engine Power Mid-Flight

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An off-duty pilot sitting in the cockpit jump seat tried to cut power on an Alas...

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Dysfunction And Dissent – A Political Mess

Dysfunction And Dissent – A Political Mess

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Agrees To Three-Year, $186M Extension With The Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Agrees To Three-Year, $186M Exten...

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has reportedly agreed to a three...

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Denver Broncos Safety Kareem Jackson Suspended For Four Games After Multiple Unnecessary Roughness Violations

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Kareem Jackson of the Denver Broncos has been suspended for four games by the NF...

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Justice Department’s Initiative Secures $107 Million In Relief For Redlining Victims

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The Justice Department’s Combating Redlining Initiative announced the recovery o...

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Tupac Shakur Sister Says Keefe D Arrest A Victory But More Are Involved in Plot

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Los Angeles D.A Shows Compassion For Woman Who Fought 13-Year-Old

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Rickerby Hinds’ Epic Poem Play “Blackbox” Blends Theater and Magic

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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month!

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BUFFALO — The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights, a powerful hour-long documentary by WNEP PBS, delves deep into ...

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NDG Book Review: ‘The Reformatory’ is all kinds of scar...

By Terri Schlichenmeyer You’ll do better next time. You’re sorry, deeply sorry, sincere in your apology, and it won’t happen again...

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Democratic Party achieves major wins nationwide

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent Virginia Democrats achieved a political turnaround in legislative elections, ...

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DALLAS (Newswise) — “The U.S. workforce is among the most stressed in the world, and these workplace stressors can be as harmful t...

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Mississippi leaders unite in plea to honor Medgar Evers...

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent Mississippi’s congressional delegation has called on President Joe Biden to p...

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African American Museum, Dallas, debuts two exhibitions...

In conjunction with Deep Ellum’s 150th anniversary, the African American Museum in Dallas will host a community/family event on Sa...

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New CFPB report: Nation’s credit card debt passes $1 tr...

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Dear Members of ITWLA, on behalf of ITWLA’s governing boards, we are delighted to announce the election of Dr. Deavra Daughtry as ...

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Black Men, Be A Man!

The Bible emphatically tells us blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly, because he spiritually knows t...

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