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Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Form of Prostate Cancer

Nationwide — Former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has already metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released by his personal office. The announcement, made Sunday, marks a serious health development for the former commander-in-chief, whose cancer has been classified with a Gleason score of […]

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Kobe Bryant’s 22-Year-Old Daughter, Natalia, Graduates From USC With Honors

Nationwide — Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has graduated from the University of Southern California, marking a powerful and emotional milestone for the Bryant family. The 22-year-old received her degree from the USC School of Cinematic Arts this week, earning Cum Laude honors for her academic achievement. Her graduation

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Michael Jordan Officially Joins NBC Sports, Becomes NBA Commentator

Nationwide — Michael Jordan will return to the NBA spotlight as a special contributor for NBC Sports starting in the 2025–26 season. This will be his first time as an NBA commentator since retiring in 2003, coinciding with NBC’s big comeback to NBA broadcasting after 23 years. NBC recently signed an 11-year, $76 billion deal with

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More Than 100 Days into Trump’s Presidency, Black Communities Are Being Most Impacted by Environmental Injustice

Nationwide — In his first 100 days, President Trump enacted over 100 actions to dismantle environmental protections, including revoking executive orders on environmental justice and closing Environmental Protection Agency regional offices focused on pollution in vulnerable communities. These actions threaten over 30 years of progress in environmental justice, particularly for Black communities already burdened by pollution.“We

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Founder of Black AI Think Tank™ to Host the 2nd Annual National Black AI Literacy Week, June 9–13, 2025

Nationwide — Stefan Youngblood, CEO and Founder of Black AI Think Tank™, is proud to announce the second annual National Black AI Literacy Week, scheduled for June 9–13, 2025. This event will be a virtual experience open to the public, featuring over 30 renowned AI professionals, innovators, and educators delivering workshops, seminars, and panel discussions across five

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Tyler Perry’s “Madea’s Destination Wedding” Gets Netflix Release Date

Nationwide — Tyler Perry’s iconic character Madea is returning for another comedy-filled adventure. Madea’s Destination Wedding will be available on Netflix starting July 11, 2025.In the new film, Madea attends a destination wedding overseas, but as always, chaos follows her every step. Perry, who writes, directs, and stars in the movie, promises a fun mix of humor, family,

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African American Women in Cinema (AAWIC) Announces the 25th Annual AAWIC Film Festival Celebrating Women Filmmakers with Special Screening of “To Live and Die and Live” and Honoring Skye Marshall

Nationwide — African American Women in Cinema (AAWIC) is thrilled to announce the 25th Annual AAWIC Film Festival, set to take place from May 15-17, 2025, at LaGuardia Community College. As one of the most celebrated female film events in the country, the AAWIC Film Festival continues to serve as a powerful platform for showcasing ambitious women filmmakers

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Trump Expedites Refugee Status For 59 White South Africans, Sends Them a Private Chartered Plane

Nationwide — A charter flight carrying 59 white South Africans landed at Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C. on May 12, 2025, making them the first group of Afrikaners to be granted expedited refugee status under a new directive from the Trump administration. Their arrival comes at a time when the U.S. refugee admissions program for

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Twin Brothers Graduate Together From Jackson State University, the Largest HBCU in Mississippi

Nationwide — Twin brothers Christian and Christopher Mannery have graduated from Jackson State University, an HBCU in Mississippi. Their journey was deeply influenced by the memory of their late older brother, Devon, who had attended JSU before tragically passing away in 2016.Christian and Christopher started at JSU in 2020, driven by a promise to finish what

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Trump is Investigating a Chicago Public Schools’ Program For Black Boys

Nationwide — President Donald Trump’s administration is investigating whether Chicago Public Schools’ “Black Student Success Plan” violates federal antidiscrimination laws tied to DEI policies. The plan, which aims to support Black students, has faced criticism for leaving out other struggling student groups. The U.S. Department of Education launched the investigation after receiving a complaint from Defending

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