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By Stacy BrownNNPA Newswire On the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6, a date now fixed in the American conscience, former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn returned to the moment that altered his life and the nation’s course.  Appearing on “Let It Be Known,” Dunn spoke about the unforgettable day that’s shaped by time, pain, and […]
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Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for economic and social justice, and the right to vote, and despite progress made during his lifetime, the same hatred that motivated his assassination still exists today, making the power of the ballot crucial in the fight against racism and inequality.
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By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writer YouthWorks, the program within the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Employment Development that provides a five-week summer job opportunity to thousands of Baltimore City youth and young adults will return in 2026. The program, which began in 1973 as “Blue Chip,” creates employment opportunities each year for people ages 14 […]
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By Stacy M. Brown Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has joined the small and closely watched group of Black American billionaires, a milestone that places her alongside a handful of individuals who built vast wealth in a country where Black ownership has long been restricted, delayed or denied. According to Forbes, Beyoncé is now worth at least $1 […]
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Elite Body Sculpture, a cosmetic surgery chain, has been sued by the families of three patients who died after undergoing liposuction and fat transfer operations performed by plastic surgeon Heidi Regenass, alleging false advertising and medical malpractice.
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