June 11, 2025

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Exploring Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyong’o has become a household name, admired for her talent, grace, and significant contributions to the film industry. From her powerful performances in critically acclaimed films to her influence as an African American actor, Lupita has made an indelible impact on Hollywood and beyond. Her journey is not only

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Coco Gauff Wins French Open 2025

In a dazzling display of talent and determination, Coco Gauff has emerged victorious at the French Open 2025. This remarkable win not only underscores her exceptional abilities on the tennis court but also highlights the significant impact of African American tennis players on the global stage.   The Journey to

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WHO TOLD YOU?

The question “Who told you?” addresses the spiritual inquiry into distinguishing between truths and deception. The question regarding who informed you also pertains to the reasons and motives of the informant(s). Of course, only God can discern motives. God sees all and God knows all. This is precisely why individuals

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Mexicans in L.A. Get Tear Gas — White Rioters in D.C. Got a Tour

Over the weekend, Los Angeles streets erupted in smoke and fire after coordinated ICE raids on June 6–7 led to the arrests of over 100 undocumented immigrants, mostly Latino. Protesters responded with fury—burning cars, waving Mexican flags, and confronting heavily armed federal agents. What followed was swift and aggressive: tear

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THE INVISIBLE WALL

They tell us to go to school, work hard, and stay out of trouble—and still, it’s not enough. Across America, highly qualified Black professionals are hitting an invisible wall long before they reach the corner office. In fact, many can’t even get in the door.   Despite record levels of

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National News

By: Roy Douglas Malonson Despite historic highs in college graduation rates and professional certifications, Black Americans are still being pushed to the bottom of the employment ladder—hired last, promoted slower, and fired first. Let the numbers speak for themselves: • Black men earn just 71 cents and Black women only 63 cents for every...

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By: Sheba Roy The Acres Home community has long been a place where local politicians seek to gain support. Each election season, campaign signs appear

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By: Public Citizen Donald Trump is maneuvering to accept a Boeing 747 jumbo jet valued at over $400 million from the royal family of the

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DR. LUCKETT JOHNSON’S JOURNEY

By Sharon C. Jenkins In a world where adversity can often define a person, Dr. Luckett Johnson chose to let it refine him in- stead.

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By: Travis McGee All across our city we often hear the term “Affordable Housing” and you also see so- called affordable hous- ing projects thrown

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By: TSU Media One year ago today, Texas Southern University’s Board of Regents voted unanimously to appoint James W. Crawford III, Vice Admiral and Judge

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By Taalib Saber, attorney and owner of The Saber Firm   As Black History Month reminds us of our legacy of resilience and economic power,

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