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Derrick Henry delivered a historic, season-saving performance by rushing for 216 yards and four touchdowns as the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Green Bay Packers 41-24 to keep their playoff hopes alive. The loss marked Green Bay’s third straight defeat, as Baltimore controlled the game throughout behind Henry’s dominant showing at Lambeau Field.
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As Kwanzaa begins on Dec. 26, longtime observers are helping guide people interested in celebrating the holiday but unsure how to begin. Rooted in seven principles known as the Nguzo Saba, Kwanzaa offers families a time to reflect, reconnect and honor Black culture.
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The Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) fell short of a comeback against the Houston Texans, losing 14-0 in the first quarter and ultimately losing the game, despite two second half interceptions, and will look to secure a win against the Denver Broncos in the final contest of the regular season.
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Urban One marked its 45th anniversary in 2025, celebrating its evolution from a single radio station founded by Cathy Hughes into one of the nation’s largest African-American media companies. Hughes reflected on the company’s legacy, innovation and continued expansion.
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Watch Night, also known as Freedom’s Eve, is a sacred New Year’s Eve tradition in Black communities rooted in Christian worship and remembrance of Dec. 31, 1862, when enslaved and free African Americans gathered in prayer to await the Emancipation Proclamation. The tradition endures today as a blend of faith, cultural ritual and historical memory, honoring both spiritual perseverance and the long struggle for freedom.
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