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From Protest to Power: Jesse Jackson’s Enduring Impact on American Politics
America awoke to profound loss on February 17 with the passing of Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., the legendary preacher, civil rights leader, and political trailblazer who helped transform the…
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Jamal Bryant Ends Target Boycott Campaign — Not Everyone Is Ready to Move On
After a year of economic pressure and national attention, Pastor Jamal Bryant says the boycott against Target has reached…
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Iconic Civil Rights Leader and Political Trailblazer, Dies at 84
America is mourning the loss of a towering giant of history and conscience following the death of Jesse Jackson,…
Homegoing Fit for a Champion: Thousands Gather to Celebrate the Life of Pastor Lawrence Champion Blake
More than 3,000 faith leaders, family members, civic officials and churchgoers filled the West Angeles Cathedral on a gray…
Lawrence Champion Blake, Noted Preacher, Beloved Pastor, Dies at 54
Lawrence Champion Blake, noted preacher, beloved senior pastor of Palm Lane Church of God in Christ, and son of Bishop…
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Longtime “Apollo” Co-Host KiKi Shepard Dies at 74
KiKi Shepard, the beloved longtime co-host of Showtime at the Apollo and a dedicated advocate for sickle cell awareness, has died at 74 after suffering a massive heart attack, her family and The KIS Foundation, Inc. announced. For 15 years, Shepard brought grace, style, and warmth to the iconic show, earning recognition as its “Apollo Queen of Fashion.” Beyond…
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Report: Half of Black College Freshmen in California Don’t Make It to Graduation
A new report on college completion in California highlights persistent racial disparities in higher education outcomes, finding that only 50% of Black freshmen earn a bachelor’s degreewithin six years, significantly lower than graduation rates for Asian and White students. According to the report compiled by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), overall, the state has made progress…
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After Deep Federal Cuts, California Lawmakers Push for Full Restoration of Medi-Cal Benefits
California’s public health programs could lose billions of dollars due to recent federal budget cuts, state health officials told lawmakers during a joint committee hearing on March 10. The hearing, held at the State Capitol, focused on the impacts of reductions to programs such as Medi-Cal, the Affordable Care Act and Covered California. Officials said regulatory changes and…
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Health Experts: Protect Yourself but No Need to Worry Yet About “Virus Without Vaccine” Spreading in California
Health officials say a respiratory virus spreading in parts of the United States is not new and most people should not panic, even as cases increase in California and other states. Human metapneumovirus, known as HMPV, is circulating this season with rising cases reported in California and New Jersey. The virus has no vaccine and no specific antiviral…
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From Fruitvale Station to Sinners: The Jordan-Coogler Brotherhood Behind Oscar Gold
When Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler each walked onto the Oscars stage Sunday night as winners for Sinners, the moment felt like the culmination of something much bigger than a single film. It was the latest chapter in one of the most remarkable creative partnerships in modern Hollywood — a collaboration that began more than a decade ago…
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