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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

President Biden Pardons Historic Black Leader and Others

On Sunday, President Joe Biden made a significant move by posthumously pardoning Marcus Garvey, a prominent Black nationalist from the 1920s. Garvey's conviction for mail fraud was seen by many as politically motivated. Biden also pardoned four other individuals and commuted the sentences of two mor

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Jan 14 2025SPORTS

Quarterback Jayden Daniels: A Rising Star in the NFL

The Washington Commanders’ rookie quarterback, Jayden Daniels, is making waves in the NFL. His impressive performance has helped the Commanders reach the divisional round of the playoffs. In their wild-card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Daniels led a clutch fourth-quarter drive that ended w

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Jan 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bugs and Bacteria: How Black Soldier Fly Larvae Help Manage Waste

Imagine having a tiny, efficient waste management team in your backyard. That's the idea behind using black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) to munch on sericulture waste – the leftover materials from silk production. This study looked into a clever way to feed BSFL by fermenting this waste with helpful ba

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Jan 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Top 10 Surprise Guests on Black-ish

Black-ish, a show about a Black family navigating life in suburban America, had many exciting guest stars over its eight seasons. The show's creator, Kenya Barris, and the main cast, like Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, invited celebrities from music, sports, and politics to appear on the sh

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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

Pete Hegseth's Blackmail Blunder: Why He’s Not Fit for Defense

Pete Hegseth, nominated by President Trump for Secretary of Defense, found himself in hot water after admitting he paid off a woman accusing him of sexual assault to protect his job and family. This revelation puts him in a tough spot. National security rules ban people who are vulnerable to blackma

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Jan 07 2025SPORTS

NFL's Big Day: Coaches and GMs on the Move as 2024 Wraps Up

As the NFL regular season comes to a close, teams are making big decisions. Known as "Black Monday, " today is when head coaches and general managers (GMs) might be shown the door. Teams that didn't make the playoffs are reviewing their performance and deciding if changes are needed. Let's dive into

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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

NFL's 'Black Monday' Unfolds: Coaches on the Chopping Block

"Every year, the NFL's 'Black Monday' brings a wave of changes. This year was no different. Some coaches have already been shown the door. Chicago Bears said goodbye to Matt Eberflus in November, and the Jets parted ways with Robert Saleh in October. The Saints also let go of Dennis Allen in Novembe

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Jan 05 2025SCIENCE

Art and Science: A Unique Exhibit on Los Angeles' York Boulevard

On York Boulevard in Los Angeles, an unusual sight hangs on a dark wall: a blurred image of a black hole, accompanied by a pair of headphones playing echoes of its cosmic siblings' collisions. This isn't your typical black hole image; it's part of an art exhibit at the OXY ARTS gallery. The black ho

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Jimmy Carter's Legacy, New Laws, and Chicago's Mixed Bag

Kicking off the year, former President Jimmy Carter, who rose from being a peanut farmer to leading the country and then devoted his life to humanitarian work, passed away at 100. It was a somber start to 2025. In New Orleans, a terrorist attack claimed 14 lives and injured over 30, leading to the p

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Health Help in Surprising Places: How Barbershops Can Boost African-American Health

Did you know that the humble barbershop could play a significant role in improving African-American health? These neighborhood gathering spots have long been important cultural centers. Now, they're stepping up to tackle major health issues like access to care and trust in the medical system. Withou

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