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Hegseth blocked 2 Black and 2 female soldiers from promotions
Quil Lawrence is a New York-based correspondent for NPR News, covering veterans’ issues nationwide. He won a Robert F. Kennedy Award for his coverage of…
Rise Fest takes place Sunday in Austin’s Pease Park
The Rise Project is hosting a free and family friendly event highlighting Austin’s Black freedom communities this Sunday at Kingsbury Commons in Pease Park. Rise…
Foundation Friday: Black Girl Film School Empowers Young Women to Shape the Future
Black Girl Film School provides a 100% online curriculum, including “Film Foundation” courses that allow students to learn from industry professionals. (Photo courtesy of BGFS…
Mid-Continent Public Library staff are unionizing. They could make Missouri history | KCUR
When someone visits the library, they’ll often stop by the information desk. Whatever the question is, a librarian should have an answer. That’s where Shelby…
Los Angeles suburb outraged after local mama bear named Goldie is euthanized
Residents of a Los Angeles suburb are protesting that a local black bear was euthanized and using the bear’s death to advocate for their furry…
Black Mountain nonprofit offers food — and a sense of belonging
Appalachian Community Relief serves thousands monthly while building a community-centered support space BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A small nonprofit in the Swannanoa Valley is…
Hegseth strikes 2 black and 2 female officers from promotion list
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is blocking the promotion of four Army officers to be one-star generals, a highly unusual move that has prompted…
St. Pius X Academy celebrates Black History Month
The students, faculty, and family of St. Pius X Academy celebrated Black History Month on Friday, Feb. 27, in the St. Pius X gym. Father…
WVU’s Black Culture, LGBTQ+ centers merge as a new center on campus after DEI ban • West Virginia Watch
West Virginia University will merge the university’s standalone centers for Black Culture and LBGTQ+ into a new center that will still offer those supportive services…
Caribbean: scientists release rare footage of sperm whale birth • FRANCE 24 English
It had only been observed among #primates… until now: scientists have jus released proof of #birth assistance among sperm #whales off the coast of #Dominica,…
