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Vic Hall, the 2025 Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year, teaches life lessons through basketball
Vic Hall's Hall’s basketball roots were planted at Columbus High School in the Bronx and Westchester Community College. The post…
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Is it time for a more inclusive era of ownership in NYC’s gaming and casino industry? Rev. Sharpton and JAY-Z think so.
SL Green teams up with JAY-Z, Rev. Sharpton, and Ryan Williams to bid for a Times Square casino license at…
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This Week In Black History July 2-8, 2025
LT. CHARLES HALL JULY 2 1777—Vermont becomes first U.S. territory to abolish slavery. By 1783, New Hampshire and Massachusetts had…
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Black venture capital firm to support Black businesses
The quest for Black business owners and start-ups to gain capital comes with unnecessary difficulties, with some rooted in oppression…
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Judge dismisses Kevin Hart’s defamation suit
A judge has dismissed Kevin Hart’s defamation suit against a former personal assistant regarding the aide’s remarks during an online…
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“Madame Queen: The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair”
Keep your eyes on the prize. If you want something enough, you’ll never, ever lose sight of that goal. You’ll…
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‘Bad Girl’ Luenell starts comedy residency in Burbank
Multi-talented comedian Luenell Batson, known mononymously to her adoring public as Luenell, was born a poor Black child in the…
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Trump’s big tax wins for the wealthy, cuts for major U.S. cities
The House-passed tax overhaul backed by President Donald Trump promises broad-based relief, but a detailed Penn Wharton analysis shows the…
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The Big Ugly Bill would deny ordinary Americans
“Senate Republicans tried to write Donald Trump’s contempt for the courts into law — gutting judicial enforcement, defying the Constitution,…
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AAAF awards $1M to organizations
Marking five years of impact, the African American Alliance Fund (AAAF) at Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) is transforming generosity…
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California leaders address rising hate incidents
California lawmakers and state agencies are intensifying efforts to combat the growing prevalence of hate crimes and bias incidents across…
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Immigration raids lead to July 4th cancellations
As immigration enforcement operations continue daily in Southern California, a growing list of planned Fourth of July celebrations are being…
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Protecting Yourself and Your Family From Insect Bites This Summer
Planning to spend a lot of time outdoors this summer? While we emphasize the need to protect oneself from the…
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Morgan State University Makes HBCU History in Venice
Featured Photo by Damien T. Taylor In a groundbreaking achievement, Morgan State University became the first Historically Black College or…
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“The work underway in our city includes millions in investment for critical repair renovations for hundreds of families, down payment assistance enabling many families to buy their first home …”
MAYOR RANDALL WOODFIN AFTER SITE DEVELOPMENT BEGAN THIS WEEK ON A CITY OF BIRMINGHAM PARTNERSHIP WITH NATIONAL COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT COALITION…
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Birmingham 2025 World Police And Fire Games Bring Out the Best in Everyday Heroes (PHOTOS)
The Birmingham Times Welcome to BHM 2025 WPFG. Competition and camaraderie. Boxing and bowling. Dodgeball and flag football. Participants from…
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Iconic Wales Window Inside Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church Turns 60
By Sym Posey |The Birmingham Times When the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in downtown Birmingham killed four…
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When Life Demands It, We Have to Make That Tough Call
Many of us would rather avoid it if we could, but there are times when a tough decision must be…
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2025’s best movies (so far) include ‘Sinners,’ ‘Sorry Baby’ and ‘One of Them Days’
By Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle | The Associated Press (AP) – Often the best movies of the second half of…
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Hey Atlanta, here’s what to do for Fourth of July Weekend
This Fourth of July weekend, enjoy the AJC Peachtree Road Race, Stone Mountain Firework Display, Stockbridge's 4th of July Extravaganza,…
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Legally Written: A modern-day green book for justice
In honor of Juneteenth, Kisha A. Brown announces the launch of the first national Black Lawyer Directory aimed at empowering…
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California doubles film and TV tax credits to $750 million, aims to keep productions in state
BURBANK — Gov. Gavin Newsom joined with state and local officials July 2 celebrating the passage of legislation that will…
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NIH halts Black infant health study amid DEI controversy
A federally funded study exploring why Black babies in Detroit are disproportionately born prematurely has been abruptly terminated by the…
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Steven Bradford and Shirley Weber honored for decades of civil rights leadership
LOS ANGELES — The NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference honored former State Sen. Steven Bradford and California Secretary of State Shirley…
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Fans criticize Beyoncé for shirt calling Native Americans ‘the enemies of peace’
Beyoncé is facing backlash for wearing a T-shirt during her Juneteenth performance that referred to Native Americans and Mexican revolutionaries…
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