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Reparations – Caribbean Delegation Pleased with Productive European Talks
Several activists and researchers in the reparations movement from across the region have hailed two successful days of constructive engagements…
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Baltimore Community Lending celebrates opening of new headquarters
Baltimore Community Lending (BCL) celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters at 301 N. Calvert St. with a ribbon-cutting…
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DC public libraries to provide summer activities for youth
To keep kids engaged during the summer heat, the D.C. Public Library has launched “Discover Summer: Adventure Begins at Your…
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This Week’s OBSERVER – Audio Edition (June 29 – July 5, 2025)
Here we bring you a curated selection of the week's most compelling news narratives, delivered in a convenient audio format.…
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Supporters honor Marilyn Mosby at Baltimore dinner
Supporters gathered in Baltimore on June 27 to honor Marilyn Mosby with a celebratory dinner recognizing her resilience through recent…
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Businessman who scammed ex-NBA star Dwight Howard in fake bid for WNBA team gets 12 years in prison
Former NBA star Dwight Howard is an example that even celebrities can become victims of fraud. Howard lost $7 million…
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The Good, The Bad, & The Braves: Braves lose 9-6 in 10 innings, lose third straight series at home
Braves reliever Aaron Bummer started against the Orioles, striking out three of the first four batters, but giving up three…
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Innovation in fraud: How scammers are targeting Americans in new and evolving ways
Money scams are becoming more sophisticated, with fraudsters targeting more consumers with cryptocurrency investment scams, fake online relationships and deceptive…
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Plant Yourself In Good Soil
The devil is a liar and specializes in deceit, and when we hear God's voice, it's important to be careful…
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Juliana Stratton Raises Over $1 Million in First U.S. Senate Campaign Fundraising Quarter
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton raised more than $1 million in her first fundraising quarter as a Democratic candidate for U.S.…
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Jasmine Crockett Slams GOP For ‘Selling Out Constituents For Billionaires’
Photo: Getty Images North America Rep. Jasmine Crockett slammed Republicans for “selling out their constituents for billionaires” amid the House…
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South Side Teacher Honored with $10K Award for Transformative Impact in the Classroom
Titus Redmond (L), a longtime educator at Leo Catholic High School, received Big Shoulders Fund’s $10,000 Impact Educator of the…
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The Good, The Bad, & The Braves: How about a little Sunday morning baseball
The Atlanta Braves will play their first morning game at Truist Park on Sunday, July 6, and will have several…
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Restoring Black Fatherhood: Dr. Clinton Boyd Jr. Champions Healing and Hope Through FFHC
Dr. Clinton Boyd Jr., executive director of Fathers, Families & Healthy Communities, shares his personal journey, mission, and vision for…
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BraidJoy: The mother-daughter brand redefining braid cares for families
For many families, braid day is a ritual — part bonding time, part battle. For Jalona Falkner and her 10-year-old…
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Madame Queen: From early 1900s immigrant to crime boss
“Madame Queen: The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair” by Mary Kay McBrayer; c.2025, Park Row…
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Deltas on the Fairway: Celebrating the legacy of Helen Webb Harris
Helen Webb Harris, a pioneering educator and founder of the nation’s first African American women’s golf club, will be recognized…
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‘Trailblazer:’ Carol Moseley Braun reflects on legacy, loss and leadership during Enoch Pratt event
Former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun reflected on her historic career, personal struggles, and lasting legacy during a June 30…
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T. Marie King’s New Play Imagines a Talk Between MLK Jr. and a Prominent Birmingham Rabbi
By Michael Sznajderman | For The Birmingham Times From frustration emerged the latest creative project from T. Marie King, an…
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Kevin Durant to Houston Rockets in historic NBA trade involving 7 teams
Kevin Durant has been traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets in a massive deal involving seven teams…
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2025 World Police and Fire Games End in Birmingham on a Festive Note
The Birmingham Times The 2025 Birmingham Police and Fire World Games concluded Sunday with the United States capturing a total…
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‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ roars to top of the box office
"Jurassic World Rebirth" grossed $147 million domestically over the four-day weekend, making it the top-grossing film at the box office…
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Is Trump’s Immigration Policy Quietly Killing U.S. Tourism?
By Felicia J. Persaud | New York Amsterdam News | Word In Black (WIB) – I recently returned from Barbados, landing…
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Toxic Legacy: How Lead in Schools Is Silently Harming Black Kids
By Quintessa Williams | Word In Black (WIB) – Dionna Brown was two weeks shy of her 15th birthday when her…
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New California Museum exhibit ‘Revolutionary Grain’ preserves radical activism through photography
By Ozola Cody | Solving Sacramento Susanna Lamaina’s “Revolutionary Grain” photography exhibit opened at the California Museum on Saturday, June…
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