With more of a focus on homegrown produce, the importance of local farming is starting to get the attention it deserves. Even more important are black farmers and farmers of color who help keep America’s food chain intact.
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9 Exciting Festivals We’re Looking Forward To This Summer
Now is the splendid time to start making your summer plans especially since most of the summer festival lineups have already been announced. Here is our list of 9 summer festivals we are looking forward to attending this year.
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MakeSmartCool, Incorporated
Anthony Tilghman is a celebrated photojournalist, published author, and philanthropist. Read today’s article to learn more about his educational nonprofit organization, MakeSmartCool, Incorporated.
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Gospel singer-songwriter LaShun Pace dies at 60
Gospel singer-songwriter LaShun Pace died/ She was 60 years old.
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Relaxed Style: Finding My Way Back to My Natural Hair – PT 1
I didn’t really know what a relaxer was when my mom suggested it to me. All I knew is that she promised me it would give me pain-free hair days and prettier hairstyles.
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Evictions Are Back and Black Renters Are Suffering the Most
Low-income tenants who are displaced are generally forced into low–quality housing in poorer and higher-crime neighborhoods. Evictions cause psychological trauma, increase the likelihood of suicide, increase emergency room usage, decrease credit access, and lead to homelessness. This problem is especially traumatizing for children, impacting their emotional, social, and physical well-being, and increasing the likelihood of lead poisoning, food insecurity, and issues with academic performance.
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STL Politics: Remembering former State Rep. and prominent figure Cora Faith Walker, dead at 37
She served as St. Louis County Executive Sam Page’s policy Chief. What made Walker stand out from the rest is that she was dedicated to public service. She put others before herself by constantly advocating for the unborn, women’s reproductive rights, social justice, and the underserved.
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Abbott Elementary to return for second season after stellar ratings from season one
The sit-com starring Quinta Brunson, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Tyler James Williams became an instant fan favorite after its December 2021 premiere made history as the first ABC comedy to quadruple ratings after 35 days of multi-platform viewing.
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Innovative Partnerships with Community Development Financial Institutions
Yonina Gray is the Director of External Relations at Reinvestment Fund and a Chicago native with over a decade of experience building catalytic relationships with communities, governments, institutions and everything in between.
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Community Reinvestment Act Basics, register now to attend this event
Join us Thursday, March 24 at 1 pm ET to learn about the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and explore how CRA can be used to increase reinvestment in your communities.
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The Impact of Biden’s infrastructure bill on black Americans.
Earlier last week, the Senate has passed the infrastructure bill to remove the federal highways that have divided communities of color across the country, stopping them from economic opportunities and strengthening the racial inequality for years.
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Seek the freedom from all adversaries: Run for your Life
The phrase run for your life takes on a literal meaning when used in regard to health and fitness. Running and exercising in general are important to achieve diet and weight loss goals. However, the Bible makes it clear that we should run spiritually from every sin, including those pertaining to health and fitness. Read today’s article to learn how to flee from obesity and eating disorders.
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A $900,000 settlement agreement has been reached with the Kansas City Police Department in the case of Tyree Bell’s wrongful arrest.
Not long after, officers spotted Bell walking a mile away from where the perpetrators were. Despite being taller than and having completely different clothing from the initial suspect, Bell was still arrested. He was detained in jail for three weeks before police released him due to not having on the same attire as the suspect.
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Movie Review: My take on the film Gully, now streaming on Hulu
Jessie played by (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) is a mute who has a mysterious living situation with his guardian, Mr. Charlie. Calvin, played by (Jacob Latimore) has strong mental health issues and is the ring leader out of the three.
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Why You Should Attend Lovers & Friends Las Vegas
Do you miss the comfy vibe and excitement that came from high school dances? Perhaps you miss hanging out with your friends and enjoying the latest CD release. If so, the Lovers & Friends music festival of 2022 is going to be the event for you. Even if you are a modern music lover who […]
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Disparities In Air Pollution Persist In Communities Of Color Despite Overall Improvement
While the disparate effects of pollution are well-known to minority communities, new data underscores a problem that still exists. A gas flare from the Shell Chemical LP petroleum refinery illuminates the sky on August 21, 2019, in Norco, Louisiana. Located about 10 miles up the Mississippi River from New Orleans, the plant agreed to install […]
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Severely disabled girl uses robot to walk
Her parents established a crowdfunding page to pay for the high-tech treatment.
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Usual Factors No Longer Apply For Prices At The Pump
Hurricane Ida left a long-lasting impact on the US energy sector, keeping gasoline prices high.
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White House, Federal Reserve Project Strong Economy, But Consumers Are Cautious
COVID-19 Delta variant, rising gas and food prices have buyers feeling wary.
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Core! How Volcanoes Act To Keep Earth’s Surface Cool
Volcanoes act as a safety valve to help stabilize the planet’s temperature, says new study.
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Taliban Control Of Afghanistan’s Lithium Stirs Debate Over U.S. Electric Vehicle Efforts
An expert from the Brookings Institute said the loss of the lithium would not have a big impact on Biden’s electric car policies.
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Using Carbon Dioxide To Create A ‘Gas Station’ On Mars
The processes for recycling carbon dioxide into fuel is 100 times more productive than it was just a decade ago, scientists say.
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Come fly Away! This Weekend Grab your girls and get out and explore new adventures
First stop is shopping to find something fresh/cozy for the weekend getaway. You’ll never know what might be popping off until you get to your exclusive destination.
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2020 Census Called ‘Worse Undercount’ in Decades as Bureau Misses Millions of Blacks and Hispanics
“This is the worse census undercount I’ve seen in my 30 years working on census issues,” Arturo Vargas, CEO of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials Education Fund, said during a news conference.
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Market Up: Biden signs historic cryptocurrency regulation
On March 9, 2022, President Joseph Biden signed the most comprehensive executive order concerning digital currency in U.S. history. There was speculation about precisely such a move towards regulation since the beginning of the Democrat’s term in office. However, contrary to the fears and hopes of many, the latest order concerning the crypto market is […]