Each year on the third Monday in January, communities across the nation honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. In Bakersfield and throughout Kern County, that legacy is reflected not only in remembrance ceremonies, but in hands-on service and community care.
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NCNW CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley calls for faith community to stand up for justice, voting rights, and human rights at National Cathedral.
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ATLANTA, GA – The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced last week its Class of 2026. The six-member class was selected from a list of 28 finalists previously determined by the BCFHOF SelectionCommittee. […]
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Associated Black Charities (ABC) will continue their Community Convos in the Hamilton community on Jan. 22, to inform how resources are invested across Baltimore neighborhoods and to shape the organization’s priorities based on community input.
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Black students are the fastest-growing group of college applicants in the U.S., with applications rising 11 percent in fall 2025 compared to the previous year, according to the Common Application. This surge shows that, despite rising tuition and the Supreme Court ending affirmative action, Black students continue to pursue higher education at record rates, particularly in the Southwest and in states like Mississippi.
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