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Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 28, 2023

Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 28, 2023

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

This Week In Black History – December 28, 2023

This Week In Black History – December 28, 2023

December 28, 1905 – Earl “Fatha” Hines, “Father of Modern Jazz Piano”, born. Dec...

Kappa League members receive school supply gift cards

Kappa League members receive school supply gift cards

On Sunday, December 3, 2023, The Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fra...

Our Daily Bread hosts a ‘Family Holiday Gathering’

Our Daily Bread hosts a ‘Family Holiday Gathering’

Six-year-old Naleighyna Craney (center) and her uncle Deshawn Grandberry (left),...

Time for action: White House needs to end delay, move forward with Ban on Menthol

Time for action: White House needs to end delay, move f...

The tobacco industry decades ago launched a devastating campaign to target the b...

North Central Service Club visits Matthews of Glendale Assisted Living

North Central Service Club visits Matthews of Glendale ...

On Friday, December 22, 2023, North Central Service Club (NCSC) members (from le...

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Commission Row opens in downtown Indianapolis

Commission Row opens in downtown Indianapolis

Commission Row, a Cunningham Restaurant Group concept, opened on Jan. 22, at 110...

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Miguel Pérez Set to Return for Third Season as Indians Manager in 2024

Miguel Pérez Set to Return for Third Season as Indians ...

INDIANAPOLIS – The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced that Miguel Pérez will ret...

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Recorder Rewind: Providence at Butler

Recorder Rewind: Providence at Butler

Sunday afternoon is quickly becoming synonymous with women’s college basketball....

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Dexter Scott King, son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., dies of cancer at 62

Dexter Scott King, son of the Rev. Martin Luther King J...

ATLANTA (AP) — Dexter Scott King, the younger son of the Rev. Martin Luther King...

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Joel Embiid scores 70 and Karl-Anthony Towns scores 62. It was a night like few others in the NBA

Joel Embiid scores 70 and Karl-Anthony Towns scores 62....

Joel Embiid scored 70 in Philadelphia. Karl-Anthony Towns had 62 in Minnesota. J...

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WWE’s ‘Raw’ is moving to Netflix next year in a major streaming deal worth more than $5 billion

WWE’s ‘Raw’ is moving to Netflix next year in a major s...

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer WWE’s weekly television show, “Raw,” will...

Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 28, 2023

Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 28, 2023

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

This Week In Black History – December 28, 2023

This Week In Black History – December 28, 2023

December 28, 1905 – Earl “Fatha” Hines, “Father of Modern Jazz Piano”, born. Dec...

Kappa League members receive school supply gift cards

Kappa League members receive school supply gift cards

On Sunday, December 3, 2023, The Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fra...

Our Daily Bread hosts a ‘Family Holiday Gathering’

Our Daily Bread hosts a ‘Family Holiday Gathering’

Six-year-old Naleighyna Craney (center) and her uncle Deshawn Grandberry (left),...

Time for action: White House needs to end delay, move forward with Ban on Menthol

Time for action: White House needs to end delay, move f...

The tobacco industry decades ago launched a devastating campaign to target the b...

North Central Service Club visits Matthews of Glendale Assisted Living

North Central Service Club visits Matthews of Glendale ...

On Friday, December 22, 2023, North Central Service Club (NCSC) members (from le...

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Kamala Harris hosts exclusive in-person interview with the Courier

Kamala Harris hosts exclusive in-person interview with ...

VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS SPEAKS WITH COURIER EDITOR AND PUBLISHER ROD DOSS,...

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Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Grand Rapids for her ‘Fight for Reproductive Freedoms’ Tour

Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Grand Rapids for he...

The stark reality that Black women face the most dire outcomes in pregnancy-rel...

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Fox News Host Suggests Trump Will Win Over Black Voters With New Sneakers

Fox News Host Suggests Trump Will Win Over Black Voters...

Photo: Getty Images A Fox News host is facing backlash for suggesting that form...

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With Beyoncé’s foray into country music, the genre is finally breaking free from the stereotypes that have long dogged it

With Beyoncé’s foray into country music, the genre is f...

Beyoncé and her husband, Jay-Z, at the 66th Grammy Awards on Feb. 4, 2024, in L...

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Dolton Trustees Approve Resolution for Federal Investigation of Mayor Tiffany Henyard

Dolton Trustees Approve Resolution for Federal Investig...

Dolton trustees approved a resolution calling for a federal investigation into ...

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Black Student’s Suspension Over Locs Doesn’t Violate CROWN Act, Judge Rules

Black Student’s Suspension Over Locs Doesn’t Violate CR...

Photo courtesy of Darresha George A judge has ruled that a Black student’s susp...

OMG Studios: a cutting-edge addition to the Twin Cities recording scene

OMG Studios: a cutting-edge addition to the Twin Cities...

OMG Studios, a new recording studio and innovation lab, opened its doors in the ...

Fortifying heart health within our Black communities 

Heart disease is the number-one killer of women and disproportionately affects B...

Who’s the real all-time top scorer in women’s college b...

Caitlin Clark set a new NCAA scoring record, but Pearl Moore still is the all-ti...

Why are the poor still with us?

Why are the poor still with us?

Why does so much poverty persist in the U.S., the richest country in the world? ...

Are court-ordered commitments the answer to curbing crime? 

Are court-ordered commitments the answer to curbing cri...

The recent killing of a Loring Park shopkeeper by someone who was once civilly c...

Minneapolis’ Great River Landing: A place for men to re-enter society

Minneapolis’ Great River Landing: A place for men to re...

Great River Landing, a 72-unit transitional housing project for those who are fo...

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Real-life experiences with mental illness, toxic masculinity, and war to be reflected upon for ‘Into the Side of A Hill’ world premiere

Real-life experiences with mental illness, toxic mascul...

Written by Tanya Terry, with photos provided by FIM. The Flint Courier News rece...

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Blind Boys of Alabama concert

Blind Boys of Alabama concert

For tickets and information, click here: https://tickets.thefim.org/blindboys?ut...

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60-year-old former Marine Corps veteran transitions from My Brother’s Keeper shelter

60-year-old former Marine Corps veteran transitions fro...

Featured photo U.S. Veteran Todd Jones and George Cannon is past commander of DA...

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City of Flint license plate recognition cameras to continue

City of Flint license plate recognition cameras to cont...

Written By Jameca Patrick-Singleton, with photo by Jameca Patrick-Singleton Acco...

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Flint Fire Department hits milestone installing 1,000 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in residents’ homes

Flint Fire Department hits milestone installing 1,000 s...

FLINT, Mich.—The City of Flint Fire Department installed 1,000 free smoke alarms...

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February 24th brings the Coldest Night of the Year to the Flint Community

February 24th brings the Coldest Night of the Year to t...

FLINT, Jan 24, 2024 – Shelter of Flint is urging residents to bundle up and join...

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Protest At KCATA’s Board Meeting Delays Plans To Reinstate Bus Fares

Protest At KCATA’s Board Meeting Delays Plans To Reinst...

Sunrise Movement’s “Better Buses” campaign triumphs as in-person testimonies and...

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Remembering “Soakie’s”: Kansas City’s former Black gay bar from the Y2K Era

Remembering “Soakie’s”: Kansas City’s former Black gay ...

Volume 2 of our Black queer digital archive, {B/qKC}, rediscovers Soakie's: a fo...

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Haiti’s Commitments to Decolonization and Combatting Imperialism Across The Globe–A Short History

Haiti’s Commitments to Decolonization and Combatting Im...

Haiti's revolutionary efforts to become the first Black republic caused them to ...

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SCLC-KC Hosts Mass MLK Day Celebration & Issues Call for Reparations

SCLC-KC Hosts Mass MLK Day Celebration & Issues Call fo...

SCLC-KC is hosting one of the most anticipated civil rights events of the season...

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Frank White and KCATA Operators Argue Bringing Back Bus Fares To Keep Houseless People Away

Frank White and KCATA Operators Argue Bringing Back Bus...

Despite continued public outcry defending Zero Fare–from in-person testimony and...

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KC Family Sues Slumlord & Wins $40,000: After Months of Rat Infestation & No Electricity

KC Family Sues Slumlord & Wins $40,000: After Months of...

A groundbreaking jury verdict in Kansas City marks a historic win for tenant rig...

What to watch this Christmas 2023

What to watch this Christmas 2023

Christmas is the most popular day to go to the movies in North America, and the...

Kings Island’s Winterfest: A holiday celebration with 7 million lights

Kings Island’s Winterfest: A holiday celebration with 7...

Kings Island hosted its annual WinterFest celebration, featuring 12 winter wond...

Ice wine: A unique and intensely flavored wine for the holidays

Ice wine: A unique and intensely flavored wine for the ...

Ice wine is a sweet wine produced from grapes frozen on the vine for at least 7...

StriveTogether appoints Paris Woods, Ed.D., first chief program officer

StriveTogether appoints Paris Woods, Ed.D., first chief...

StriveTogether has hired Paris Woods, Ed.D. as its first chief program officer ...

Black men, get moving! And this time, mean it

Black men, get moving! And this time, mean it

Black men are encouraged to take care of their health and take action to addres...

The blunt reality: who really profits from marijuana legalization?

The blunt reality: who really profits from marijuana le...

Ohio has legalized adult-use marijuana, with the passage of Issue 2, but critic...

U.S. Issues Level 3 Travel Advisory For Jamaica

U.S. Issues Level 3 Travel Advisory For Jamaica

Jamaica saw 65 murders in January 2023—the second highest in the world, accordin...

Houston Authorities Investigate Alleged Scam: Man Accused Of Posing As Funeral Director And Exploiting Grieving Families

Houston Authorities Investigate Alleged Scam: Man Accus...

Authorities are investigating a case involving a 26-year-old man, Javian Major, ...

Virginia Union Received $40M Investment, Its Largest Gift Ever In 159-Year History

Virginia Union Received $40M Investment, Its Largest Gi...

Virginia Union University has received a roughly $40 million capital investment ...

Joe Madison, Radio Personality And Civil Rights Activist Dies at 74

Joe Madison, Radio Personality And Civil Rights Activis...

Madison was a key figure in helping to fundraise for the Smithsonian National Mu...

Did You Know? Martin Luther King Jr. Was Born Michael King: The Surprising Origins Of A Civil Rights Icon’s Name

Did You Know? Martin Luther King Jr. Was Born Michael K...

In the 16th century, a German Theologian named Martin Luther (1483-1546) challen...

Tips From JPMorgan Chase Exec On How Black Businesses Can Overcome Operating Challenges This Year

Tips From JPMorgan Chase Exec On How Black Businesses C...

Challenging forces like inflation and being able to grow revenue are among headw...

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: O.J. Simpson goes on trial for murder

SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: O.J. Simpson goes on trial for...

Pro Football Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson was one of the best of his t...

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Michael Jordan scores 28,000th point

SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Michael Jordan scores 28,000th...

Michael Jordan was the NBA player of the 1990s. He helped the Chicago Bulls win ...

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: LeBron James becomes youngest NBA player to reach 20,000 points

SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: LeBron James becomes youngest ...

Each great basketball player had their era. Michael Jordan had his in the 1990’s...

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At Critics Choice Awards, Edebiri, Randolph continue to log wins

At Critics Choice Awards, Edebiri, Randolph continue to...

Da’Vine Joy Randolph of “The Holdovers” and Ayo Edebiri of “The Bear” continued ...

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Brunson, Noah, Edebiri, Nash-Betts take home statues as Emmys return

Brunson, Noah, Edebiri, Nash-Betts take home statues as...

New winners and nostalgia were all over the 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, p...

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Patrick Ewing reaches milestone

SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Patrick Ewing reaches milestone

New York can be one of the toughest sports markets for players. Audiences will l...

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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 ...

U.S. Issues Level 3 Travel Advisory For Jamaica

U.S. Issues Level 3 Travel Advisory For Jamaica

Jamaica saw 65 murders in January 2023—the second highest in the world, accordin...

Houston Authorities Investigate Alleged Scam: Man Accused Of Posing As Funeral Director And Exploiting Grieving Families

Houston Authorities Investigate Alleged Scam: Man Accus...

Authorities are investigating a case involving a 26-year-old man, Javian Major, ...

Virginia Union Received $40M Investment, Its Largest Gift Ever In 159-Year History

Virginia Union Received $40M Investment, Its Largest Gi...

Virginia Union University has received a roughly $40 million capital investment ...

Joe Madison, Radio Personality And Civil Rights Activist Dies at 74

Joe Madison, Radio Personality And Civil Rights Activis...

Madison was a key figure in helping to fundraise for the Smithsonian National Mu...

Did You Know? Martin Luther King Jr. Was Born Michael King: The Surprising Origins Of A Civil Rights Icon’s Name

Did You Know? Martin Luther King Jr. Was Born Michael K...

In the 16th century, a German Theologian named Martin Luther (1483-1546) challen...

Tips From JPMorgan Chase Exec On How Black Businesses Can Overcome Operating Challenges This Year

Tips From JPMorgan Chase Exec On How Black Businesses C...

Challenging forces like inflation and being able to grow revenue are among headw...

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Marilyn Mosby’s second federal trial comes down to the jury 

Marilyn Mosby’s second federal trial comes down to the ...

By Deborah BaileyContributing Editor Marilyn Mosby, a former Baltimore City sta...

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Congressman John Sarbanes endorses Angela Alsobrooks for U.S. Senate

Congressman John Sarbanes endorses Angela Alsobrooks fo...

By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political WriterTmcqueen@afro.com U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes ...

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Biden honors Black troops killed in Jordan as remains arrive home

Biden honors Black troops killed in Jordan as remains a...

By Seung Min KimThe  Associated Press DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) — Standin...

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CASH Campaign of Maryland announces 2024 locations for free tax preparation 

CASH Campaign of Maryland announces 2024 locations for ...

By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com The Creating Assets, Saving...

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NNPA highlights the rich civil rights history between Black and Jewish communities during Mid-Winter Training Conference 

NNPA highlights the rich civil rights history between B...

By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com The National Newspaper Publishe...

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Ravens fall short against Chiefs, end season one game shy of the Super Bowl

Ravens fall short against Chiefs, end season one game s...

By Cordell WoodlandSpecial to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens were the best team ...

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Uncle Nearest holding second annual challenge to raise $1.4 million for HBCU’s

Uncle Nearest holding second annual challenge to raise ...

From MLK Jr. Day Through Juneteenth, the Whiskey Company Will Work with Restaur...

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Black Press mourns the loss of media expert Diane Powell-Larché

Black Press mourns the loss of media expert Diane Powel...

The Black Press mourns the loss of one of its most active and dedicated members...

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Raquel Graham of Roq Innovation: From Mompreneur to Oprah’s Favorite Things

Raquel Graham of Roq Innovation: From Mompreneur to Opr...

by Nicole Joseph, For Chicago Defender Many people dream of being featured on O...

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Fani Willis responds to special prosecutor controversy at Big Bethel AME’s MLK Day celebration

Fani Willis responds to special prosecutor controversy ...

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis served as the guest speaker for Big...

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‘Brother Marlon’ honors Pittsburgh’s gospel radio icons

‘Brother Marlon’ honors Pittsburgh’s gospel radio icons

BROTHER MARLON MARTIN, HONOREE REV. JOAN PRENTICE, APOSTLE OTIS CARSWELL’S WIDO...

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King Day Celebration at Ebenezer Church shines light on political and social threats

King Day Celebration at Ebenezer Church shines light on...

A capacity crowd filled the pews and hallways of Ebenezer Baptist Church on Mon...

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Distinguished Chemical Engineer Takes Senior Role At Largest Urban Public University

Distinguished Chemical Engineer Takes Senior Role At La...

Career_On The Move_Rosemarie Wesson The post Distinguished Chemical Engineer Tak...

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3 BioWellness Advancements Stemming Toxic Stress

3 BioWellness Advancements Stemming Toxic Stress

3 BioWellness Advancements Stemming Toxic Stress The post 3 BioWellness Advancem...

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10 Make Or Break Lessons

10 Make Or Break Lessons

10 Make Or Break Lessons The post 10 Make Or Break Lessons appeared first on Th...

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Books You Can Gift

Books You Can Gift

Books You Can Gift The post Books You Can Gift appeared first on The Network Jou...

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Add Books to Your Holiday Gifting and Beyond

Add Books to Your Holiday Gifting and Beyond

Add Books to Your Holiday Gifting and Beyond The post Add Books to Your Holiday ...

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5 Telltale Signs a Brand Lacks Emotional Intelligence and Why Consumers Care

5 Telltale Signs a Brand Lacks Emotional Intelligence a...

5 Telltale Signs a Brand Lacks Emotional Intelligence and Why Consumers Care The...

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What to know about next week’s total  solar eclipse in the US, Mexico and Canada

What to know about next week’s total solar eclipse in ...

By Marcia Dunn, AP Aerospace Writer, North America is on the verge of another ma...

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Family and community supporters remain mystified over Dau Mabil’s disappearance

Family and community supporters remain mystified over D...

By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, It’s been better than a w...

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How Mississippi’s Jim Crow laws still haunt black voters today

How Mississippi’s Jim Crow laws still haunt black voter...

By Daja E. Henry, In partnership with The Marshall Project, Charles Caldwell was...

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College Hill observes 117 years of service by “Reflecting Celebrating Envisioning”

College Hill observes 117 years of service by “Reflecti...

By Daphne Monix Higgins, Contributing Writer, More than a century ago, a specifi...

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Rankin NAACP unwavering, sheriff must go – Just ahead of “state sentencing” for Goon Squad, call for action to remove Rankin County sheriff gaining traction

Rankin NAACP unwavering, sheriff must go – Just ahead o...

By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Gathering yet again on Saturday, Apri...

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O.J. Simpson, iconic athlete and central figure in American legal history, dies at 76

O.J. Simpson, iconic athlete and central figure in Amer...

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, O.J. Simpson, a towering ...

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MARTA Artbound announces call for artists

MARTA Artbound announces call for artists

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) public art program Art...

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Nearly 153,000 people enrolled in Biden’s new student loan plan will get an email Wednesday that their debt is canceled

Nearly 153,000 people enrolled in Biden’s new student l...

Washington (CNN) — Nearly 153,000 student loan borrowers currently enrolled in ...

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Nikki Haley sides with Alabama Supreme Court on IVF ruling: ‘Embryos, to me, are babies’

Nikki Haley sides with Alabama Supreme Court on IVF rul...

(CNN) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Wednesday sided with t...

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Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to claim top spot on Billboard’s country music chart

Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to claim top spot on ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé made history once again: The superstar singer has be...

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See Regina King transform into a political powerhouse in ‘Shirley’

See Regina King transform into a political powerhouse i...

(CNN) — Regina King runs for the White House in her next project. The Academy A...

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Justin Fields says he wants to stay with the Chicago Bears, explains unfollowing team on social media amid trade rumors

Justin Fields says he wants to stay with the Chicago Be...

(CNN) — Unsettled sports stars can kickstart the rumor mill with their behavior...

Civil Rights Museum’s ‘The Resilience’ Symposium tackles police violence and the pain left in its wake

Civil Rights Museum’s ‘The Resilience’ Symposium tackle...

The National Civil Rights Museum’s final event in a thought-provoking series, “T...

Rhodes College unveils plaza honoring NPHC Fraternities and Sororities

Rhodes College unveils plaza honoring NPHC Fraternities...

Memphis’ Rhodes College became familiar stomping grounds this past weekend, afte...

BLACK MAYORS UNITED: Young invites other Black mayors to Memphis to collaborate on crime

BLACK MAYORS UNITED: Young invites other Black mayors t...

In an unprecedented move to address the rising concerns of crime across the nati...

Cohen announces funding for surveillance and accountability upgrades at MPD

Cohen announces funding for surveillance and accountabi...

As crime remains Priority No. 1 across city leadership, the Memphis Police Depar...

Embroiled in scandal, Judge Boyd taken into custody after bond is revoked

Embroiled in scandal, Judge Boyd taken into custody aft...

In a reversal of fortune, Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd was ta...

Brandon Clarke returns for Grizzlies (yay) but Lakers win (boooo)

Brandon Clarke returns for Grizzlies (yay) but Lakers w...

On Wednesday, one of the most popular players in the league, LeBron James, made ...

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Civil rights champion Shirley McCall Fennell passes away at 77, leaving a legacy of justice and activism in Winston-Salem

Civil rights champion Shirley McCall Fennell passes awa...

Shirley McCall Fennell, 76, a revered icon in the civil rights movement, a staun...

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David Lash-Chronicle Tournament continues tradition of nail-biters and upsets

David Lash-Chronicle Tournament continues tradition of ...

After all the presents were opened, all the holiday dinners were eaten, and othe...

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Carver, West Forsyth take home titles in David Lash/Chronicle Tournament

Carver, West Forsyth take home titles in David Lash/Chr...

Carver, West Forsyth take home titles in David Lash/Chronicle Tournament The po...

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What the believers of Ragged Island can teach us

What the believers of Ragged Island can teach us

What the believers of Ragged Island can teach us The post What the believers of ...

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Hundreds meet Elder Renee Huckleberry Jefferson in ‘God’s operating room’ on first Fridays at 6:33 a.m.

Hundreds meet Elder Renee Huckleberry Jefferson in ‘God...

Since September of 2023, Elder Ouida Renee Huckleberry Jefferson has been sharin...

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City officials considering adding fourth police district

City officials considering adding fourth police district

To help with the increase of calls for service, city officials are considering a...

9th annual Legacy Awards honor Russell, Figgs-Sanders, and Simmons

9th annual Legacy Awards honor Russell, Figgs-Sanders, ...

The Legacy Awards dinner will be held at St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 S...

Is this the last Black History Month flag-raising ceremony for St. Pete?

Is this the last Black History Month flag-raising cerem...

The City of St. Petersburg held its ninth annual Black History Month flag-raisin...

J. Carl DeVine, HIV/AIDS activist, turns 80 amid awards, recognition

J. Carl DeVine, HIV/AIDS activist, turns 80 amid awards...

The Banyan Tree Project will honor those who have died of AIDS during National B...

Slavery is alive and hiding in the patriarchy

Slavery is alive and hiding in the patriarchy

Gwendolyn Reese, president of the African American Heritage Association, sat dow...

The appeal and the problem of being an authority figure

The appeal and the problem of being an authority figure

In this article, we’ll briefly explore the dynamics of authority figures, the ap...

It’s Not Hocus Pocus. Faith Needs A Focus (Hebrews 11:1)

It’s Not Hocus Pocus. Faith Needs A Focus (Hebrews 11:1)

BY REV. DORAL PULLEY | Today’s Church Tampa Bay I have unwavering trust and conf...

OP-ED: Remembering Our Past … Redefining Our Present … Reaffirming Our Future

OP-ED: Remembering Our Past … Redefining Our Present … ...

Brandon Anderson's remarkable journey from facing depression at age 13 to becom...

Three Years After Capitol Siege Investigations, Prosecutions Mount

Three Years After Capitol Siege Investigations, Prosecu...

Explore the ongoing investigations and prosecutions three years after the unpre...

Sad Circumstances of Former Congresswoman’s Death – Far Too Typical

Sad Circumstances of Former Congresswoman’s Death – Far...

Explore the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of Congresswoman Eddie B...

Honoring MLK: Finishing Journey To Economic Freedom 

Honoring MLK: Finishing Journey To Economic Freedom 

Explore the enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and the ongoing struggle ...

Senator Lucas Seeking Toll Relief For Commuters

Senator Lucas Seeking Toll Relief For Commuters

Discover the efforts led by Senator Louise Lucas to secure toll relief for Virg...

Heiress Darby Wins Local Shark Think Tank Business Presentation

Heiress Darby Wins Local Shark Think Tank Business Pres...

Discover the success story of Heiress Darby, whose exceptional business plan fo...

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What to know about next week’s total  solar eclipse in the US, Mexico and Canada

What to know about next week’s total solar eclipse in ...

By Marcia Dunn, AP Aerospace Writer, North America is on the verge of another ma...

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Family and community supporters remain mystified over Dau Mabil’s disappearance

Family and community supporters remain mystified over D...

By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, It’s been better than a w...

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How Mississippi’s Jim Crow laws still haunt black voters today

How Mississippi’s Jim Crow laws still haunt black voter...

By Daja E. Henry, In partnership with The Marshall Project, Charles Caldwell was...

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College Hill observes 117 years of service by “Reflecting Celebrating Envisioning”

College Hill observes 117 years of service by “Reflecti...

By Daphne Monix Higgins, Contributing Writer, More than a century ago, a specifi...

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Rankin NAACP unwavering, sheriff must go – Just ahead of “state sentencing” for Goon Squad, call for action to remove Rankin County sheriff gaining traction

Rankin NAACP unwavering, sheriff must go – Just ahead o...

By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Gathering yet again on Saturday, Apri...

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O.J. Simpson, iconic athlete and central figure in American legal history, dies at 76

O.J. Simpson, iconic athlete and central figure in Amer...

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent, O.J. Simpson, a towering ...

Mayor Woodfin’s ‘Uncomfortable’ State of the City Address to The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham

Mayor Woodfin’s ‘Uncomfortable’ State of the City Addre...

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times Saying the City needs to be “comfortabl...

Celebrating Garrett Morgan, ‘The Black Edison,’ for Black History Month

Celebrating Garrett Morgan, ‘The Black Edison,’ for Bla...

By Samuetta Hill Drew | The Birmingham Times February is Black History Month. Th...

‘The Color Purple’ Brings Jazz, Gospel, Blues to Red Mountain Theatre

‘The Color Purple’ Brings Jazz, Gospel, Blues to Red Mo...

By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson | The Birmingham Times Directing The Tony award-winnin...

Natural Hair Stylist Sheena Moore Offers Dating Advice to Friends and Clients

Natural Hair Stylist Sheena Moore Offers Dating Advice ...

By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson | The Birmingham Times Natural hair stylist Sheena Moo...

How Birmingham-Area Women Celebrate Their Love Through Galentine’s Day

How Birmingham-Area Women Celebrate Their Love Through ...

By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson | The Birmingham Times While many will observe Valenti...

“It is not my desire to be here, but we are. We didn’t get here in haste. I didn’t run down a hill to sue the county [nor am I] having some hissy fit. We are here, honestly, because the county is not obeying what the state law says.”

“It is not my desire to be here, but we are. We didn’t ...

BIRMINGHAM MAYOR, RANDALL WOODFIN AFTER SUING JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF MARK PETT...

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Angel Reese…LSU Lady Tigers Controversy…Bigger Than Basketball

Angel Reese…LSU Lady Tigers Controversy…Bigger Than Bas...

Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief Data News Weekly It was a great season for the LSU...

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Freret Street Festival 2024

Freret Street Festival 2024

Story and Photos by Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief Data News Weekly We are at the...

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Prom: Magical and Majestic

Prom: Magical and Majestic

Fashion Story: Prom: Magical and Majestic Fashion Editor – Tracee Dundas | @fash...

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River Road African American Museum Celebrates 30th Anniversary

River Road African American Museum Celebrates 30th Anni...

Photos by Gerard Preen and Bruce Wayne Marie Bell Data News Weekly Contributor A...

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Millions Across North America Awed by Total Solar Eclipse Phenomenon

Millions Across North America Awed by Total Solar Eclip...

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The eagerly anticipat...

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OP-ED: Embracing Black Men’s Voices: Rebuilding Trust and Unity in the Democratic Party

OP-ED: Embracing Black Men’s Voices: Rebuilding Trust a...

Texas State Senator Ron Reynolds Story from NNPA Newswire As a Black man deeply ...

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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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Blacks made up 61% of 2023 exonerees, according to report

Blacks made up 61% of 2023 exonerees, according to report

Illinois had the most exonerations (24), followed by Texas (22), and New York (21).

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