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The midterm election takes place in the middle of the four‑year presidential term.
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I grew up hearing the older generation in my family talk about land the way other people talk about money.
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Human rights organizer and labor leader Dolores Huerta died October 28 at the age of 96, leaving generations with a declaration that became a...
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Kevin Lee is a professional mixed martial artist, entrepreneur, chef, and founder of BRAISED. BRAISED is focused on bringing that experience directly to its...
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There is something undeniably civilized about leaving Paris by train. In a world obsessed with speed, there is a distinct luxury in deliberately slowing...
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Every Sunday at church, Pauline Rogers remembers someone in the little broom closet registering people to vote in rural Vancleave, Mississippi.
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Big Mama used to say, “Baby, don't come knocking on my door only when you need something.
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Welcome and Event Introduction Twasanna Lewis, Health Lore Community Outreach’s Director of Community Programs, welcomes attendees and introduces the day’s activities, including our intergenerational...
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Shonda Amie is a dynamic serial entrepreneur, certified personal trainer, certified life and business coach, published author, and transformational speaker dedicated to empowering others.
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The pageantry and spectacle with the presenting of neophytes is steeped in tradition, and part of the fun of it all.
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BY HBCU SPORTS Stats Perform has announced North Carolina Central University senior quarterback Davius Richard and Alcorn State senior running back Jarveon Howard among 35...
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By Jonathan SchulmanNorthwestern University and Matthew A Baum, Harvard Kennedy School Despite multiple state and federal indictments, recent polling indicates that former President Donald Trump retains a...
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Here's how environmental change like the catastrophic wildfire at Lahaina impacts historic buildings and locations.
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After finishing his unmatchable career in Dallas, Nowitzki got his totally expected Hall of Fame induction last week.
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By Michaela RushReport for America Corps Member “The more I can do for kids in my community, the better I feel,” Chavela Lozada Tavera told...
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By ReShonda Tate Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first Black Greek sorority, founded in 1908, continues to make history. Now, the organization has created their very own...
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Valder Beebe is the owner of A BEEBE OMNIMEDIA Co. She has decades in the industry and is widely respected and sought after as...
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Linda Henderson opened Mrs. Linda Soul Food Restaurant To Go. The grand opening was on August 12th in Euless. It’s a To Go Restaurant,...
