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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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Our Challenge During Black History Month: Resistance to Ignorance
Each year the Association for the Study of African American Life and History sets a… The post Our Challenge During…
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COMMENTARY: Divisions Set in Concrete and Pavement
The racial divisions that have split our country for centuries don’t just live in people’s hearts and heads. Some of…
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We Built This Country
ABOVE: Paul Revere Williams was a Black architect who began designing homes and commercial buildings… The post We Built This…
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Voters Will Determine Fate of Fast-Food Workers Pay Raise
Last September, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 257 into law. Supporters of the legislation, authored by Assemblymember Chris…
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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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Rockets Complete Three-Team Trade with the L.A. Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies
The Houston Rockets announced they have completed a three-trade with the Los Angeles Clippers and… The post Rockets Complete Three-Team…
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California Advocates Shine Light on Pregnancy-Related Deaths Among Black Women
“This film will shine light on the critical issue of saving lives and this film will help ensure that every…
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Republican Lawmakers Announce Agenda to ‘Fix California’
“Crime is soaring, homelessness is out of control, the cost of living is unsustainable, schools are failing students, our water…
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Big Comeback Win For Brooklyn
Thomas Picks Up The Slack For Depleted Nets Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Shara Talia Taylor…
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Fashions from the 2023 Grammy Awards
This week’s fashion finds feature a few incredible looks from the 2023 Grammys. The post Fashions from the 2023 Grammy…
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Knicks Overcome 21-Points Shock Philly
Tibbs Crew Runs Our Of Gas In Ot Photo: Special to the NY Beacon by Derrel Jazz Johnson The…
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Down 15 Knicks Come Back Still Lose In OT To Clippers
Rivers Said Team Was Mentally Weak Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Derrel Jazz Johnson The New York…
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Rutgers Local In The Super Bowl
Pacheco Pride and Joy of Rutgers Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Andrew Rosario Phoenix,…
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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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Without Brunson All-Star Randle leads Knicks to win
Second All Star Selection For Randle Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Derrel Jazz Johnson The New…
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A Double Amputee Was Shot and Killed by the LAPD
Last year, Anthony Lowe had his legs amputated after an incident with Texas police. This year, Lowe lost his life while…
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James and Davis Return Take Out Knicks In OT
James and Davis Combine For 55 Points Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Andrew Rosario …
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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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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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Fashions from the 28th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards
The stars were aligned and looked fine on the red carpet of the 28th Annual… The post Fashions from the…
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The Top Winners from The 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards
ABOVE: (L-R) Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Chris Perfetti, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Quinta Brunson, Lisa Ann… The post The Top Winners…
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Creative, Talented and Inspiring High School Students Chosen for This Year’s Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The 100 students from across the country will descend on Walt Disney World Resort March 23-26 for…
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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 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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