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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Officer Jeffrey Lynn Azuar, Badge 371
April 12 was the 23rd anniversary of the end of watch for Officer Jeffrey Lynn Azuar, Badge #371, who was…
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Op-Ed: When Black Learners Thrive, Our Communities Thrive
Source: Brazil Photos / Getty Last month, Gallup and Lumina Foundation released the “State of Higher Education: Black Learners” report.…
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International Women’s Day: Civil Rights Icon Xernona Clayton, Other ‘Herstory Sheroes’ Honored in Atlanta
Civil rights and media icon Xernona Clayton became the first woman to be enshrined with a statue in downtown Atlanta…
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Ruth Carter Makes History at Oscars
Designer Ruth E. Carter made history at last night’s 95th annual Academy Awards. Carter won… The post Ruth Carter Makes…
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Topic: Hesitancy to Get COVID-19 Vaccination While Caring for Loved Ones
Well, it has happened! The hesitancy of getting a COVID-19 vaccine has resulted in the… The post Topic: Hesitancy to…
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Delayed, Not Denied: Vietnam Veteran Col. Paris Davis Finally Receives Medal of Honor
Col. Paris Davis, U.S. Army (Retired), was awarded the Medal of Honor on Friday on March 3, 2023, at the…
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Blair, Young Garner Conference Awards
Blair named All-Conference First Team, Young unanimous Sixth Player of the Year After leading the… The post Blair, Young Garner…
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Biden awards Black Vietnam vet Col. Paris Davis, 83, with Medal of Honor
The belated recognition for the 83-year-old Virginia resident came after the recommendation for the medal was lost, resubmitted — and…
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Topic: Nursing Homes and African American Residents
Our conversation today is on nursing homes, where African American family members are residents. Healthcare… The post Topic: Nursing Homes…
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Rep. Barbara Lee Joins Competitive Race to Replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA12), the highest-ranking African American woman serving in the U.S. Congress, announced on February 21, that she…
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No Evidence Pfizer Conducting Any Inappropriate Coronavirus Experiments
SciCheck Digest Scientists say the experiments Pfizer has performed on the coronavirus are standard for the… The post No Evidence Pfizer…
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WCCUSD Educators Getting 14.5% Salary Hike Within 5 Months
West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) educators will see a total 14.5% increase in salary within the next five…
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Fire Station 80 of Houston Fire Department Hosts Dedication Ceremony to Name Booster 80 in Honor of Retired Captain Otis Jordan
ABOVE: Retired Houston Fire Department Captain Otis Jordan receives a proclamation from the office of… The post Fire Station 80…
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BAY AREA POLITICIANS LAUD CAREER OF SEN. FEINSTEIN, WHO ANNOUNCES SHE WON’T RUN IN 2024
Several politicians from the Bay Area on Tuesday issued statements lauding the career of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, who…
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OP-ED: CPUC Helps Drive $750 Million in Diverse Spending by Water Utilities
Each year the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) shines a light on California’s investor-owned utilities’ efforts to boost local economies…
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Unapologetically Black Mayor of Bay View Hunters Point Charlie Walker Leaves SF Legacy
A celebration of life for the mayor of Bay View Hunters Point, businessman Charlie Walker, was held on Friday, Feb.…
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Though Thousands of Miles Away, Tyre Nichols’ Death Affected Oaklanders
Like many other cities nationwide, Oakland was heavily impacted by Tyre Nichols’ death on January 10 in Memphis, Tenn., three…
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California Black Legislators Host Black History Month Activities
The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) is celebrating Black History Month in Sacramento with its Annual Legislative Business Brunch, an…
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Before Chocolate Cities: The New Promised Land
During the late 19th and 20th centuries, at least 88 and as many as 200 Black towns were established throughout…
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SZA Is Billboard’s 2023 Woman of the Year
After dominating 2022 with viral TikTok tracks, her first Grammy win and, of course, her… The post SZA Is Billboard’s…
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San Jose Spotlight: 15 of the Most Influential Black Leaders in Silicon Valley
Local Black leaders are working to change the odds and boost equality for the community. In celebration of Black History…
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All-women Pilot Team Performs Historic Super Bowl Pre-game Flyover
These women made history soaring sky-high. For the first time ever, the Super Bowl featured a team of all-women pilots…
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Viola Davis Achieves EGOT Status with Grammy Win
Viola Davis has earned the rare and coveted EGOT status — becoming the third Black… The post Viola Davis Achieves…
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Following More Mass Shootings Democrats Introduce Assault Weapons Ban
On January 22, a gunman opened fire on a crowd celebrating the Lunar New Year in Monterey Park, California, killing…
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COMMENTARY: Prayer is Your Power
Terrible things happen to good people often. We live in an unjust world with people making decisions that are informed…
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