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Sundial Media Group Extends Its Reach, Further Diversifying the Media Landscape
Today, Sundial Media Group LLC (SMG), a division of The Sundial Group of Companies led by Executive Chair Richelieu Dennis,
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Hezekiah Walker Set To Break Ground On East Brooklyn Affordable Housing Development
Hezekiah Walker has long been a beacon of light and hope in the bustling streets of East New York, Brooklyn.
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Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival Returns to Washington DC
NICE CROWD, in partnership with Events DC, is thrilled to announce the return of the Because They’re Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival, a
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More Climate-Warming Methane Leaks Into the Atmosphere Than Ever Gets Reported – Here’s How Satellites Can Find the Leaks and Avoid Wasting a Valuable Resource
Far more methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is being released from landfills and oil and gas operations around the world than governments realized, recent
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Graduation Rates for Low-income Students Lag While Their Student Loan Debt Soars
A recent federal study on graduation rates for American colleges and universities shows that 40% of all students did not earn a
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The Home Depot Announces 2024 Retool Your School Winners
The Home Depot awarded 42 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with nearly $3 million in grants for campus enhancements
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Netflix Announces Cast for New Tyler Perry Series “Beauty In Black”
Tyler Perry’s new Netflix series “Beauty in Black” has found its cast. Netflix made the official casting announcement for the
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Pink Noire Beauty Supply & Cosmetics Celebrates Second Anniversary with Release of New Braid and Loc Gel
Pink Noire Beauty Supply & Cosmetics, owned and led by Chasity Monroe, will proudly commemorate its second anniversary on Saturday
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Studio Museum in Harlem Inaugurates Arts Leadership Praxis, A Trailblazing Program Supporting Early to Mid-Career Professionals of Color
Thelma Golden, Director and Chief Curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem, today announced the inauguration of the Museum’s Arts Leadership
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Why MAGA Policies Are Detrimental to Black Communities
MAGA proponents peddle baseless claims of widespread voter fraud to justify voter suppression tactics that disproportionately target Black voters. From
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Football Legend O.J. Simpson Dies but the Obsession Remains Alive
So much of the analysis around the Simpson case ignores the general context of the criminal justice system’s treatment of
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D. John Jackson Examines Covid’s Impact and It’s Lessons for Humankind in His New Book
In his latest book, Memphis-based author and documentarian D. John Jackson provides context for the global COVID-19 pandemic, examines the
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Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Daughter Suspended from Barnard College Over Pro-Palestinian Protests
Hirsi, a junior at Barnard in New York City, announced her suspension on social media, stating she was one of
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Federal Government Providing Nearly $80 Million to Combat Violent Crime in U.S.
In addition to the investments, Garland unveiled plans to deploy federal resources and prosecutors to cities disproportionately affected by violent
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Racial Disparities in Environmental Concerns Highlighted in New Gallup Survey
According to the survey, 53% of Black adults are “very” or “fairly concerned” about exposure to air pollution in their
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Supreme Court Examines Federal Obstruction Law on Jan. 6 Capitol Breach Cases
The case, Fischer v. U.S., revolves around applying this law to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach and could influence
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Loving and Embracing the Differences in Our Youngest Learners
Yet our responsibility to all parents and society at large means we must do more to share insights, especially with
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Federal Criminal Investigation Launched into Key Bridge Collapse
The FBI and the US Coast Guard are spearheading the inquiry to determine if the crew neglected to report a
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DOJ Prepares to Challenge Live Nation’s Dominance in Live Event Ticketing
During a congressional hearing in January 2023, U.S. senators lambasted Live Nation for these issues, leading to an apology from
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Diverging Paths on Tax Policy: Biden’s Transparency vs. Trump’s Secrecy
The tax policies proposed by Biden and Trump reflect the broader ideological differences between the Democratic and Republican parties. Biden’s
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Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III Resigns as President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition
Despite his sudden departure, Haynes emphasized his commitment to honoring the organization’s rich history and the legacy of its esteemed
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