‘The Hill We Climb’ said to have ‘hate messages’ By Kristina Dixon | Across Black America A Miami-Dade elementary school has effectively banned Amanda Gorman’s presidential inauguration poem, “The Hill […]
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Deputy charged with alleged child abuse
Former bailiff at Lancaster courthouse A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with a felony count of abuse involving his 5-year-old son, District Attorney George Gascón announced this […]
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Cherelle Parker wins Democratic Mayoral Primary in Philadelphia
Could become first Black woman to lead city By Kristina Dixon | Across Black America Former Pennsylvania state representative and Philadelphia City Council member Cherelle Parker has won the Democratic […]
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‘White Men Can’t Jump’ remake comes up short
Humor doesn’t ‘reach high enough’ By Dwight Brown | NNPA Newswire Film Critic White men who can’t dunk and the Black men who chide them was a fresh, chuckle-worthy idea […]
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Sen. Tim Scott announces campaign for White House
Lone Black Republican in U.S. Senate By Kristina Dixon | Across Black America South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott announced his run for the Republican presidential nomination Monday morning in North […]
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Ten everyday habits can help conserve SoCal water
You can make a difference By Ashley Williams | ow contributing writer It’s understandable that Californians are seeing the recent wet weather and are wondering what that means for California’s […]
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Suicide within African-American community a pressing issue
Not something to sweep under the rug By Jade Miller | OW Contributing writer While this time of year tends to bring awareness to the forefront around addressing the factors […]
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Remembering the fallen heroes on Memorial Day
One man’s personal story of valor By Cynthia Gibson | OW Contributing Writer One hundred and fifty-eight years ago, newly freed Blacks exhumed remains of 257 Union soldiers buried in […]
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Record travel expected Memorial Day weekend
Las Vegas, San Diego top destinations Marking a return to pre-pandemic travel numbers, the Automobile Club of Southern California predicted this week that 3.3 million Southern California residents will be […]
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Conviction is upheld in Lancaster murder case
ATV enthusiast shot in 2014 A state appellate court panel this week upheld a Lancaster man’s conviction for the shooting death of an all-terrain vehicle enthusiast in the desert more […]
