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Hollywood Live: Michael B. Jordan was involved ...
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Home Sales Hit Lowest Levels Since 2001
Home sales here in the U.S. continued to fall in October according to new data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
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Slow Economic Growth Predicted in 2024
As we navigate the final stretch of the year, many of us are feeling the economic constraints of the past year as the nation continues to battle inflation and higher costs. So what can we expect for the rest of December and next year?
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Delaware State University Achieves Enrollment M...
Delaware State University, the historically black institution in Dover, Delaware, proudly declared a new enrollment milestone, as reported by WHYY.
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Black TV Legend Breaks Silence on Workplace Dis...
In a candid revelation, former legendary WTHR-TV main news anchor Andrea Morehead is sharing her journey as a Black woman in the television industry, shedding light on the challenges she faced during her 21-year tenure at the Indianapolis station.
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Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Alzheimer's...
Important new research presented at the Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America this week highlights a significant racial disparity in the timing of an Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and access to imaging.
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Is Inflation Easing?
A report released Thursday from the U.S. Department of Commerce is offering new insight into the state of inflation and the American economy. The data highlights an increase in personal income by over $57 billion in October, coupled with a 0.2% rise in overall spending.
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36th Anniversary of World AIDS Day: Reflecting ...
Every year on December 1, the world unites to observe World AIDS Day — a solemn yet hopeful occasion that serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS and a call to action to support those affected by this global pandemic.
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Hollywood Live: ‘Candy Cane Lane’ Comes to Life...
The movie I am predicting will be the next Christmas classic, "Candy Cane Lane," comes to life on Friday. Presented by Amazon, Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross star in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood's annual Christmas home decoration contest.
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Hero & Villain: Henry Kissinger Dead at 100
Henry Kissinger, a towering figure in American foreign policy and a key architect of U.S. diplomacy during the Cold War, died at his home in Connecticut at the age of 100.
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Hollywood Live: Diddy's Departure | Golden Bach...
Sean "Diddy" Combs has ended his partnership with Capital Preparatory School in Harlem due to ongoing sexual assault allegations. Meanwhile, Gerry, the 'Golden Bachelor,' continues to make waves on TV.
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Ceasefire Extended in Israel-Gaza Conflict; Hos...
In a critical development, Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their ceasefire for a seventh day. The last-minute decision comes as mediators worked hard to free more hostages and get much-needed aid into Gaza.
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CBC Members Push for Federal Holiday Honoring R...
Representative Terri Sewell of Alabama, joined by Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman Steve Horsford and other CBC members, is urging the passage of the Rosa Parks Day Act to make December 1 a federal holiday commemorating the arrest of Parks.
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Israel-Hamas Truce Holds; U.S. Aids in Hostage ...
On Tuesday, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby addressed the press aboard Air Force One, providing updates on the situation and detailing humanitarian aid efforts.
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On this day in 1908, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., t...
Adam Clayton Powell's tenure in Congress, from January 3, 1945, to January 3, 1971, marked an era of change and progress. His legacy endures as a testament to the enduring fight for equality and justice.
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Mary J. Blige Presents Scholarship at Hampton U...
The iconic queen of hip hop/soul, Mary J. Blige, was set to grace Hampton University's campus on Tuesday to award a deserving female student with the prestigious "Pepsi x Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Scholarship."
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Hostage Release Sparks Hope: Hamas Releases 12 ...
Hamas has released 12 hostages, including two Israeli citizens and two Thai citizens, as part of an ongoing truce. The critical development follows intense negotiations with Israel set to reciprocate by freeing 30 Palestinian prisoners.
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Remembering Rosalynn Carter: A Nation's Farewell
Today, the nation paused to remember Rosalynn Carter, an influential former First Lady with a memorial service in Atlanta. Her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, and numerous national figures were in attendance at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church.
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Virginia State University, an HBCU, to Host 202...
Virginia State University has been chosen as the site for one of the 2024 presidential debates, marking the first time a historically Black college or university in the U.S. has received this distinction.
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Biden Discusses Hostage Release, Ceasefire, and...
President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday by phone, addressing the recent release of hostages, the ongoing ceasefire situation, and humanitarian aid in the Gaza region.
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The Race Against Time in Israel-Gaza Ceasefire ...
In the closing hours of a critical truce between Israel and Hamas, diplomatic efforts are intensifying. With the U.S. leading the charge to extend the ceasefire, both sides are setting conditions for its prolongation.
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On this day in 1841, Amistad Rebellion survivor...
On November 27, 1841, 35 survivors of the Amistad Rebellion set sail from New York City, bound for their African homeland.
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Scott Joplin, 'King of Ragtime,' Born This Day ...
Joplin's legacy resides in his pioneering work in ragtime music, infusing melodic sophistication into his compositions, which is known in his famous piece "Maple Leaf Rag."
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African and Caribbean Nations Call for Reparati...
Nations across Africa and the Caribbean, deeply impacted by the transatlantic slave trade and the legacy of colonialism, have joined forces, calling for reparations from European nations.
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Thanksgiving Travelers to Enjoy Lower Gas Price...
Despite the prevailing sense that costs are on the rise across various sectors as the nation battles inflation, AAA reports a continued decline in gas prices over the past several weeks.
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