Mental health is a leading cause of suicide for adults and kids. Teenagers have struggled with increasing rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal behavior for much of the past decade. […]
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How DOJ combats hate crimes
Since CA Attorney General Rob Bonta got into office, he quickly established the Community Awareness, Response, and Engagement(CARE) program to better combat hate crimes within Los Angeles. CARE works directly […]
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Byron Allen’s HBCU Go streamer makes deal with CBS stations Plans to show football games
Byron Allen’s free streaming service HBCU Go has struck a nationwide licensing agreement with CBS stations that will run through the 2022-2023 college football season, reports NBC BLK. Under the […]
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Solange Knowles to compose score for NY City Ballet
R&B artist Solange Knowles’ set will premiere for an audience at the New York City Ballet’s annual Fashion Gala, reports the Huffington Post. On Aug. 15, the renowned ballet company […]
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‘Day Shift’
He works hard for the money. Hunting, killing and extracting teeth from vampires for a living, in the hot San Fernando Valley, is no joke. Bud (Jamie Foxx) acts like […]
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Health experts discuss equity
It’s no secret that African-Americans have faced health disparities since they were considered citizens of this country. Not only have Black communities seen a lack of medical support, but when […]
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When renters become voters
As we move toward Midterm elections, and continue to struggle with evictions and rent increases mostly based on greed and not need, it appears a good time to once again […]
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Research illustrates pandemic impact on emotional wellbeing of students
First Book, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring education equity for children living in poverty, recently announced the results of a national survey designed to identify emotional wellness challenges faced […]
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Civil Rights Dept. launches Stop the Hate Initiative
Incidents of racial and ethnic hate, both inter-personal expressions of hate and acts of violence, are coinciding with deepening political polarization, distrust of civic institutions, and widening racial, ethnic and […]
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BLM Grassroots talks importance of ‘Black August’
Black Lives Matter (BLM) Grassroots has been supporting the Black community in different ways and situations. During a recent webinar, BLM speakers talked about Black August; an update on the […]