After a delay of one year, the Tokyo Olympics are finally ongoing. The United States used the upsurge of fourteen medals…
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Taya Ashton, a 20-Year-Old Black Trans Woman, Is 31st Trans Person Killed This Year
Sadly, thirty-one transgender persons have been already killed in 2021 by violent means, and others have been shot to death.
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USA Tokyo Olympics
Last year’s postponement of the Olympics has brought some excitement towards the 29th edition of the modern Olympic Games that will happen in Tokyo, Japan, on 24th July.
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The History of Karen
Karen originated from Scandinavia. The name arose from Aikaterine, which is a Greek word meaning pure.
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Marvel Studios Has Finally Done It…Black Widow Review
Marvel Studios has finally done it. After countless collections of superhero films being created, fans have been murmuring for this one film in particular to go into production since 2014.
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Remember Your ABCs
We all have heard many of the reasons to exercise at some point in our lives.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters
Update on the Smithsonian
Starting Tuesday, July 20, the @Smithsonian will no longer require timed-entry passes to visit most of its museums.
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The Assassination of Haiti President: What happened?
Jovenel Moïse, fifty-three years old, was shot dead at his Pelerin 5 neighborhood.
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From Next City to Next Journalism: Oscar Perry Abello is redefining accountability journalism
I spoke with Abello as part of RJI’s Inclusive Media and Economies project that examines…
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Jim Roberson
“Your education is your number one key to unlocking a whole world of opportunities.”
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Teaching Our Black Children Healthier Food Choices
Who are the biggest losers when it comes to the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer or P-EBT?
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What it means to be a photo journalist
Anthony Tilghman talks about what it means to him to be a photo journalist and to win the Dateline Award for Feature Photography in the Weekly Publications category.
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Candace Parker
Chicago Sky forward, Candace Parker, is the first female cover athlete on the popular video game 2K22 special edition in honor of the WNBA’s 25th anniversary.
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On Going Home
This time in two days, I’ll be in Missouri! I haven’t been home since last October and I’m excited to go and see my people. I need to do my laundry before I pack, so I guess that’ll happen tomorrow. I also have to work all day tomorrow, so that’ll happen tomorrow too. My therapist […]
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St. Louis filmmaker does the Unimaginable
Film Festivals are prestigious platforms that all filmmakers strive to be a part of each year. After all the intense hard work of pre-production, production, and post-production, there is no greater feeling than for a filmmaker to accomplish their task by submitting their indie film to a festival and being selected for an opportunity to […]
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Harvard professor quits job at Harvard University
Harvard professor, Dr. Cornel West, has quit his job at Harvard University.
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Hyre Car Can Get You to the Next Gig
Hyre Car is a leading car-sharing platform for gig workers and anyone who is looking to supplement their income.
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College scholarships offers rolling in for the 14-year-old La. spelling bee champion Zalia Avant-garde
College offers are rolling in for 14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde, the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion.
Posted inBusiness, The Narrative Matters
Narrative change: Designing conversations for an inclusive economy
The sustainability of local journalism is tied to the strength of local business and both have been rocked by a deadly pandemic and roused by nationwide rallies for racial equity.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters
The Gaslighting of Sha’Carri Richardson
The situation of Sha’Carri Richardson clearly shows that the rules of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) are outdated.
Posted inInfluencers, The Urban Fly
Spike Lee, ‘Annette’ kick off 74th Cannes Film Festival
CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival rolled out the red carpet for the first time in more than two years on Tuesday, launching the French Riviera spectacular with the premiere of Leos Carax’s “Annette,” the introduction of Spike Lee’s jury, and with high hopes for shrugging off a punishing pandemic year for cinema. […]
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Journalists must play a vital role in fixing America’s false economic narrative
From the Federal Reserve to the U.S. Economic Development Administration to the American Planning Association, pressure is mounting…
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Best Destinations for Black Travelers
The African American community is traveling a lot more now than they have in previous times.
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Court Blocks Repeat Of Trump’s July 4th Fireworks Over Mount Rushmore
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was turned down by a federal judge as she asked for only the second display since 2009.
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Black-Owned Media Collective Launches to Help Brands Meet New Ad Commitments
Group Black Inc. also intends to invest some proceeds in Black-owned media properties Group Black Inc. aims to help Black-owned media companies grow, said Travis Montaque, chief executive, director and co-founder.PHOTO: GEOFF LEVY Group Black Inc., a collective aimed at deepening the pipeline of Black-owned media companies, launched Tuesday with an ad-spending target of $75 million […]