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Cleanup decision reached for contaminated site in historically Black Upstate neighborhood
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Cleanup decision reached for contaminated site in historically Black Upstate neighborhood

HELD ON JUNE 17TH. A POTENTIALLY LIFE SAVING CLEANUP HAS BEEN DECADES IN THE MAKING. FOR ONE GREENVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD. IT’S PART OF A LONG RUNNING…

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Eight stories that explore Black history and legacy in Kansas City

Local news · Crime · Education · What's your KCQ? Weather News · Nation … Black farming community in the Plains. Additional pieces revisit the ……

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“The only white guy that was mentioned in the barbershop” – Magic Johnson says Larry Bird was well-respected in Black communities
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“The only white guy that was mentioned in the barbershop” – Magic Johnson says Larry Bird was well-respected in Black communities

“The only white guy that was mentioned in the barbershop” – Magic Johnson says Larry Bird was well-respected in Black communities originally appeared on Basketball…

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Black Belt communities face challenges as Alabama lags in child wellbeing | News
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Black Belt communities face challenges as Alabama lags in child wellbeing | News

Black Belt communities are among others in Alabama facing challenges according to the Kids Count Data Book ranking states on child wellbeing.  AL.com reports that…

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Trump Deploys Marines Amid Protests Over Immigration Raids
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Trump Deploys Marines Amid Protests Over Immigration Raids

Last Updated on June 12, 2025 by BVN Overview: President Trump has ordered the deployment of Marines and additional National Guard troops to Los Angeles…

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La Salle College Preparatory’s Black Student Association Invites Community to Juneteenth Celebration
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La Salle College Preparatory’s Black Student Association Invites Community to Juneteenth Celebration

La Salle College Preparatory’s Black Student Association warmly invites students, families, and friends to a special Juneteenth Celebration, generously hosted by the Gibbs Family. The…

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HBCUs Depend on Federal Funding. Their Leaders are Walking a Tightrope on Trump’s DEI Attacks
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HBCUs Depend on Federal Funding. Their Leaders are Walking a Tightrope on Trump’s DEI Attacks

By Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press Like many of his predecessors, President Donald Trump has affirmed the importance of historically Black colleges and universities, hailing them…

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Juneteenth 2025: Events to Celebrate Black History Across the U.S. – The New York Times

Essential news on the changing travel landscape, expert tips and … community mural and an urban gardening workshop. The National Museum of … Source link

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One of two black boxes found in Air India crash that killed more than 260 people | Air India Ahmedabad plane crash
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One of two black boxes found in Air India crash that killed more than 260 people | Air India Ahmedabad plane crash

Air India confirms 241 people onboard were killed, with Briton the sole survivor Air India has just confirmed that 241 people were killed in the…

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Traci Powell, owner and broker of Realty One Group Purpose, has died at 44
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Traci Powell, owner and broker of Realty One Group Purpose, has died at 44

Traci Powell, 44, of Philadelphia, owner and broker of Realty One Group Purpose, longtime real estate professional, Black business advocate, public speaker, and community volunteer,…

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