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Antonio Villaraigosa, former state Assembly Speaker and former mayor of Los Angeles, entered the race for California governor nearly two years ago in 2024. Although he has not emerged as a leading contender among the crowded field of candidates, he has maintained a steady position in the middle of the pack, with his household name recognition and 14 years of experience in California politics.

Black women in America face significant challenges due to political, social, and economic manipulations, with the most recent federal actions causing devastation in the community, and Black women want laws, social programs, education, employment, and economic opportunities to reflect the rights and needs of women and children in the nation.
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Howard County to celebrate the reopening of the High Ridge Center in Ellicott City, creating what officials say may be the first facility in the nation to house all Divine Nine organizations and Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc. under one roof. The renovated 21,000-square-foot building will serve as a hub for service, leadership and collaboration, while continuing to house Head Start programs on its lower level.
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Deirdre Walker, a self-taught private chef and caterer, launched her catering company Deelightful Eats in 2017, specializing in soul food inspired by her mother and grandmother, and plans to open a food truck by the end of the year.
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By Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III  To the family of George Briscoe, I come to you with reflection, humility and intention. I’ve recently learned of your family’s story and now that I know it, I cannot forget it. On Nov. 26, 1884, an armed group of White men lynched 40-year-old George Briscoe by the Magothy […]
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