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Harlem’s newest hotel could be a win for the community
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Harlem’s newest hotel could be a win for the community

Every now and again, I turn my column over to a colleague who has a story of great interest. This week, Lorielle Georgetown, an Atlanta…

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‘Data heat islands’ add new burden to Black America
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‘Data heat islands’ add new burden to Black America

Word in Black–The rush to build gigantic data centers to power the nation’s AI boom, such as Elon Musk’s massive Colossus facility near Memphis, usually…

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‘A line around the block’: The Center for Black Excellence and Culture opens to crowd of more than 1,500
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‘A line around the block’: The Center for Black Excellence and Culture opens to crowd of more than 1,500

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – More than 1,500 people gathered Wednesday for the long-awaited opening of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture in Madison. Before…

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Restoring history: A nearly forgotten Black cemetery and community near Denton
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Restoring history: A nearly forgotten Black cemetery and community near Denton

A group working to gain access to and restore the oldest known African American cemetery in Denton County, and to recover the story of the…

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Alex Gee on sustaining Madison’s Black community and culture
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Alex Gee on sustaining Madison’s Black community and culture

Social Issues The Center for Black Excellence and Culture founder and CEO Alex Gee discusses the opening of a new $31 million multi-purpose facility in…

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Seattle council member touts ‘Black budget,’ calls for Black residents to form ‘most powerful political party’
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Seattle council member touts ‘Black budget,’ calls for Black residents to form ‘most powerful political party’

The Seattle City Council president said she works with two budgets — her district’s and “the Black budget” — and urged Black residents to unite…

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A couple from South Korea builds community through Pittsford dojang
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A couple from South Korea builds community through Pittsford dojang

Joanna Ra said when she first met her husband, John, in South Korea, she was instantly drawn to his character. “I fell in love watching…

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‘We needed a voice’; The Center For Black Excellence & Culture opens to community | Top Stories
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‘We needed a voice’; The Center For Black Excellence & Culture opens to community | Top Stories

MADISON (WKOW) — After years several years of planning, the Center for Black Excellence & Culture opened its doors to the public Wednesday.  After a…

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How rising prices are impacting Black barbershops
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How rising prices are impacting Black barbershops

The barbershop’s presence in Black American culture is immense — over the years, it’s been the subject of paintings, movies, and even the setting for…

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