Claudine Gay makes history By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Harvard University now has its first Black president, Claudine Gay, who already has made her mark […]
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Black historians defy Florida restrictions on Black studies
Read passages from banned books By Kristina Dixon | Across Black America Black historians read passages from banned books last earlier this month in a local park in Florida. In […]
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Cal Cities African American Caucus extends a message of Congratulations to newly appointed Senator Laphonza Butler
African American Caucus supports Laphonza Butler The Cal Cities African American Caucus is happy to declare its unwavering support for Senator Laphonza Butler, who was most recently appointed by Governor […]
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“Bayard Rustin: Legacy of Protest’ rare view of civil rights leader
Impactful yet controversial figure By Terri Schlichenmeyer | OW Contributor You will never settle. And why should you? If it’s not right, you make it right. If it can be […]
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Federal judge upholds Fearless Fund grant program
For Black women entrepreneurs By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Senior U.S. Judge Thomas Thrash has ruled that the Fearless Fund, a venture capital firm based […]
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Benicio Del Toro’s ‘Reptile’ tedious but surprising end
Premier at Toronto International Film Festival By Dwight Brown | NNPA Newswire Film Critic Benicio Del Toro doesn’t appear in a lot of films. So, his fans need to catch […]
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Tips to help borrowers repay their student loans
Six key steps from federal agencies By Charlene Crowell | Center for Responsible Lending Days before student borrowers across the nation resume student loan payments after a more than two-year […]
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Ohio Urban League unveils Holloman Center for Social Justice
In collaboration with Fifth Third Bank By Kristina Dixon | Across Black America The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio —with support from the Holloman Family Foundation, and in collaboration […]
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Household Hazardous Waste & E-Waste Recycling Event
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts and Public Works host event. Los Angeles County Public Works and Los Angeles County Sanitation Districtsconduct more than 50 free Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste […]
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THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES IS SET TO LAUNCH THE EMERGENCY RENTERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Program Provides Financial Assistance to City Residents Who Owe Back Rent In a continued effort to prevent individuals from becoming unhoused, today the City of Los Angeles Measure United […]
