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Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Named National Co-Chair of No Labels
“As a veteran of the civil rights movement, during the last six decades, I’ve learned a few things about the…
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Big U.S. Cities Fail to Provide Data for New FBI Hate Crimes Report
“The Justice Department is committed to prioritizing prevention, investigation, and prosecution of hate crimes,” Associate U.S. Attorney General Vanita Gupta…
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Proud Dad Celebrates Son Who Became a Pilot After 11 Years of Studying
Nationwide — Delante Sykes, who wanted to become a pilot since he was 2 years old, has achieved his childhood…
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Who was Yasuke and what does he mean to Blerds and Black history?
Yasuke’s disputed ascent to the rank of samurai was a notable outlier because, in addition to not being a member…
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Call to Protect Geoffrey’s Inner Circle from Threatened High-Rise Development
Geoffrey’s, located at 410 14th St., is part of the city’s Black Arts Movement and Business District which was formed…
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“Good” Cops Versus “Bad” Cops: The Betrayal of Silence
Listen and listen very carefully! What is the difference between a “good” cop and a… The post “Good” Cops Versus…
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The Fatal Beating of Tyre Nichols by The Police Still Has Us Saying “I Can’t Breathe”
Heinous and horrific are two words that come to mind after watching the video of… The post The Fatal Beating…
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Texas Southern University named to NBCUniversal News Group’s NBCU Academy
Texas Southern University (TSU) has been named to the NBCUniversal News Group’s NBCU Academy, joining… The post Texas Southern University…
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Whitney Houston’s Estate to Launch ‘Whitney Houston Hotel’ During Grammy Week
ABOVE: Singer Whitney Houston accepts the Winner of International – Favorite Artist Award onstage at… The post Whitney Houston’s Estate…
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Super Bowl History
Hurts Is Super Bowl Bound Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Andrew Rosario When Super Bowl LVII…
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IN MEMORIAM: Autris Paige
Paige performed regularly at Four Seasons’ Yachats Music Festival in Oregon from 1983-2017, with artists from around the world. Puerto…
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More Guns = More Crimes
Flooding the streets with more guns is NOT the answer to solving crimes! In a… The post More Guns =…
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A Legacy Worth Remembering: Happy 63rd Anniversary, Forward Times!!!
ABOVE: Chelsea Lenora White, Karen Carter Richards, Nykayla Richards and Jesse Frazier, II “Inheritance is… The post A Legacy Worth…
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City of Houston Increases Access to Youth Mental Health Trainings
The Mayor’s Office of Education’s Be Well, Be Connected program has trained 350 mental health… The post City of Houston…
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Social Media Posts Twist Meaning of CDC, FDA Disclosure on Bivalent Booster
SciCheck Digest Government health agencies disclosed a potential safety concern for strokes in those 65… The post Social Media Posts…
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Magic Johnson Did Not Contract HIV from a Vaccine, Contrary to Online Claim
SciCheck Digest Since his diagnosis in 1991, NBA player Magic Johnson has repeatedly said he… The post Magic Johnson Did…
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Posts Misinterpret NYC Health Tweet About Omicron Subvariant XBB.1.5
SciCheck Digest An unclear tweet from New York City health officials was meant to caution… The post Posts Misinterpret NYC…
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THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS
Could proposed legislation by Lt. Governor Patrick and recent legislation giving people increased access to… The post THE DEVIL IS…
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Emerges During Proud Moment Amidst Chaos
The first speech given by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to the newly-seated 118th Congress… The post House Democratic Leader…
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Rev. Rhett H. James Honored During Dr. King Program
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Reverend James was a brilliant civic leader and pastor,” said Rev. Ronald E. Jones, a former Garland,…
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OP-ED: Pursuing Martin Luther King Jr.’s Beloved Community
NNPA NEWSWIRE — According to Dr. King, the creation of a beloved community would require the American people to address…
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Shirley Weber Sworn in as California’s First Elected Black Secretary of State
The Secretary of State is the chief elections officer of the state, responsible for overseeing and certifying elections, as well…
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California’s First African American Controller Malia Cohen Takes Office
“I am proud and honored to serve as California’s state controller,” said Malia M. Cohen. “The work to create a…
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California Family Whose Beachfront Properties were Seized 100 years ago, Sells Land Back to County for $20 Million
In the 1920s, the beach resort was extremely popular with African American tourists. At that time, Black people were not…
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Tony Thurmond Starts Second Term as State Addresses Educational Inequity
“We’re offering scholarships for anyone who wants to become a teacher. $20,000,” State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) Tony Thurmond…
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