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Los Angeles proclaims Cheech Marin Day as actor urges Chicano artists to raise their voices
LOS ANGELES — The City Council proclaimed June 20 as “Cheech Marin Day” to honor the Chicano comedian, actor and…
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First Ladies Health Day Returns to Chicago on June 29 with Free Vaccines, Screenings at 15 Churches
On June 29, First Ladies Health Day brings free vaccines, health screenings, and HIV awareness resources to 15 Chicago churches.…
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Author Shequeta Smith teaches kids to create comics in virtual summer boot camp
LOS ANGELES — What better way for aspiring writers to spend their summer break than with a new virtual comic…
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10 Times Black Women Saved the Culture
Black women don’t just save the culture — they are the culture (Photo Credit: Dwayne Joe/Unsplash). By ReShonda Tate…
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Newsom and Legislature tangle with construction unions over minimum wage
California lawmakers are on the cusp of passing a controversial housing bill that would tie minimum wages for construction workers…
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Celebrating the Roots and Rising: CHACC’s Juneteenth Gala Marks a Milestone
Congress Heights Arts and Culture Center celebrated its 10th anniversary with a fundraising gala themed "Soufside Strong: Survival by Design",…
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Norton Pushes for Go-Go Tribute While Reelection Questions Persist
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton has introduced legislation to rename a post office in Northeast D.C. in honor of Chuck Brown,…
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Legendary singer Mavis Staples back on tour at 86
Contributed In April 2018, Mavis Staples received the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center’s Everyday Freedom Hero award in a ceremony…
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Afro e-Edition 06-27-2025
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Rep. Johnnie Turner honored with 85th birthday celebration and street naming
The celebration of former State Rep. Johnnie Turner began with a Sunday birthday party and ended with a permanent marker…
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A Congolese Customs Worker Who Resisted Corruption is Beatified By The Vatican
By Nicole Winfield, Justin Kambumba, and Chinedu Asadu Associated Press ROME (AP) — The Vatican on Sunday beatified a Congolese customs worker…
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Congo and Rwanda Will Sign A Peace Deal On June 27
Congo and Rwanda will sign a peace agreement in Washington on June 27 that aims to ending fighting in eastern…
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US Resumes Visas For Foreign Students But Demands Access To Social Media Accounts
The U.S. State Department said Wednesday [June 18] it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas
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African Festival of the Arts Returns to Washington Park for Labor Day Weekend 2025
Photo Credit: Africa International House USA, Inc. The African Festival of the Arts is officially back. After a one-year hiatus,…
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5 Steps Students Can Take Toward Entrepreneurial Careers
Entrepreneurship is a career goal for many working adults. Autonomy and personal satisfaction are just a couple of the benefits…
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Nigerian University Sparks Outrage Over Bra Checks Before Exams
A Nigerian university is facing backlash after a viral video appeared to show young women who were queuing for exams…
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Jeanie Buss confirms record-breaking $10 Billion Lakers sale to Mark Walters
Lakers fans today were adjusting to a future without full Buss family control after Jeanie Buss confirmed the storied NBA…
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Capital Youth Empowerment Program: Helping fathers mentally, professionally and emotionally
Capital Youth Empowerment Program: Helping fathers mentally, professionally and emotionally The post Capital Youth Empowerment Program: Helping fathers mentally, professionally…
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Atlanta Regional Commission hosts first-ever regional assembly of public officials
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) hosted elected officials from the 11-county Atlanta region for the inaugural Regional Assembly of Public…
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Port of LA to Boost Trade Connections with California’s Central Valley
The Port of Los Angeles has signed an agreement with the city of Shafter and The Wonderful Company to boost…
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