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April 23, 2025

Daily Update​s

Black Churches Rally Behind Smithsonian Museum Amid Political Controversy

In response to President Donald Trump’s executive order criticizing the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture for promoting a “divisive, race-centered ideology,” Black churches nationwide are mobilizing support. Leaders like Rev. Robert Turner of Baltimore and Rev. Otis Moss III of Chicago are encouraging congregations to donate

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California Introduces New Reparations Bills Amid National DEI Pushback

In response to federal rollbacks of DEI programs, California lawmakers have proposed new reparations bills aimed at addressing historical racial injustices. The legislation includes measures such as prioritizing descendants of enslaved people for public university admissions and updating educational curricula. These efforts reflect a continued commitment to equity at the

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Wendy Williams: The Road to Comeback

Wendy Williams, a name synonymous with daytime television, has faced significant challenges in recent years. Known for her bold personality and candid approach, Wendy’s journey hasn’t been easy. Her health struggles and the ensuing pause from her show have left fans eager for her return. Let’s talk about a Wendy Williams comeback story:  exploring

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[Photo: Yara Nardi/Reuters] Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88 Pope Francis has left an indelible mark on the Catholic Church and the world at large. As the first pope from the Americas, he brought a fresh perspective and renewed focus on inclusivity and humility. His...

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By:Bill King On Wednesday, the Transportation Committee of the Texas Senate held a hearing on a bill by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, which would implement some

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By: Dr. Justice Especially since the presidential inauguration in January, significant controversy looms over the fate of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. DEI began

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Recent studies show that synthetic braid hair has harmful chemicals which have been linked to cancer. For many Black people, synthetic hair is a go-to

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Black Press and Black Church Unity Targeting TARGET

For over 198 years the Black Press and the Black Church have joined together for causes of freedom, justice, equality, equity, and empowerment. Today

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AFFORDABLE FOR WHO

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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Houston United for Justice Rally, Sunday March 2nd, 3PM, Houston City Hall

We are inviting the public and diverse leaders and organizations to protest. The protest will be held at Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby on Sunday, March 2nd at

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By:Jazz Paz Have you ever been bullied? Has your child? It’s a despairing, defeating, infuriating experience. Bullies lack morals or empathy. They “need” domination to

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By:Dwight Daniels A community college education is the best starting point for today’s high school graduates, according to many who have attended and acquired a

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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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