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April 29, 2024
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Soleo Health Unveils Pharmacy in Jackson, MS; Marks Pharmacy Entry Into State
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Latinas & Power Corp. Celebrates Successful Launch and Expansion of Latinas in Leadership Institute
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HJF Announces 2024 Heroes of Military Medicine
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Government of Canada Supports Roger Neilson Children's Hospice's Project: Enhancing Access to Pediatric Palliative Care
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Texas Country Artist Josh Abbott and DQ Restaurants in Texas Do It Again With a New Collaboration
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Baron & Budd Shareholder Scott Summy Receives Law360 Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar Award
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80 Percent of U.S. Women Say the Nation Faces a Retirement Crisis
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Visit Myrtle Beach Announces New Sensory-Friendly Children's Book and Expands Autism-Friendly Initiatives
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Anthony Ramos, Lynette Coll, Leslie Grace, and others have joined the 2024 NVISION LATINO FILM & MUSIC Festival committee
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Sallie Mae Releases Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report
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Struck by Lightning: How Businesses Can Become More Resilient – Triple-I and LPI
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Impress Communications is Leading the Way with "Tree-Free" Paper Sourcing
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NEW BLUE, AN INCUBATOR FOR FORWARD-THINKING POLICE OFFICERS, OFFERS SOLUTIONS TO POLICE RECRUITMENT CRISIS AT DEPARTMENT OF JUST
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MoPOP Announces Revamped Volunteer Program With Exclusive Benefits
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Ivy Fertility Acquires Dallas IVF
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Fresh Del Monte and University of Granada Announce Expanded Partnership to Research the Effectiveness of Bioactive Compounds of
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Wynn Resorts Highlights Accomplishments in Sustainability and Community Impact with Release of 2023 Environmental, Social and Go
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24 Hour Home Care Is Proud to Announce That Its President of Community Supports, Simon Close, Has Been Appointed to the National
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Natron Energy Achieves First-Ever Commercial-Scale Production of Sodium-Ion Batteries in the U.S.
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How Crack Cocaine Transformed Hip-Hop
August 09, 2011
Crack cocaine. In the 1980s, it was the newest thing. By 1986 it was raging through the inner cities of America, like wildfire, leaving pain, grief and death in its wake. Now, after 25 years, a new documentary explores how the drug also transformed pop culture, especially hip-hop. “Planet Rock: ...
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Latinos To Obama: "Yes, You Can"
August 04, 2011
In anticipation of the meeting with President Obama’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, the Obama Administration announced policy changes earlier this week designed to facilitate foreign entrepreneurs’ entry and permanent residency ...
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Black Film Festival Returns To Martha's Vineyard
August 02, 2011
Run & Shoot Filmworks’ Annual Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival (MVAAFF) returns for its ninth year with 60 films representing filmmakers from around the world. Films will be showcased at Katharine Cornell Theatre in Vineyard Haven. ...
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Rosa Parks Memorabilia Missing
July 21, 2011
The memorabilia collection of civil rights icon Rosa Parks - medals, papers, even the hat she wore on her historic bus ride - is in the hands of a New York auction house, its ownership in limbo, with a value once pegged at $US10 million. Her estate, valued at $US372,000 at the time of her death, is mostly gone - eaten up by lawyers' fees. ...
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Hunger Stalks California's Rural Minority Areas
July 18, 2011
Across California and beyond, rural unemployment is higher and incomes lower, than in nearby urban areas. Imperial County's unemployment rate in March was 30 percent, probably the state's highest. The county's economy is almost entirely dependent on agriculture and farm labor. Orange Cove and San Joaquin ...
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Study Predicts Latino Population Surge In CA
July 05, 2011
Latinos and Asians are driving population growth in Silicon Valley and in the state of California, but a study shows that by 2040 Latinos will make up the largest population group in the San Mateo and Santa Clara regions. Former San Jose mayor Ron Gonzales discussed this and other information about the Latino population ...
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Was Mark Twain A Closet Racist?
June 29, 2011
In the wake of the unveiling of a commemorative stamp depicting iconic author Mark Twain, a Baylor University scholar says there was more to anti-racist Twain than most people know — including a stint as a Confederate soldier and a boyhood in which he believed that slavery was right and righteous. ...
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Sharpton Gets Heated Over CA Pension Reform
June 28, 2011
Civil rights leader Al Sharpton is talking about the pension reform initiative. Sharpton says the City's proposed pension reform initiative is a civil rights violation, and that attention should instead be placed on taxing the wealthy. ...
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Stars Come Out For BET Music Awards
June 27, 2011
Legendary songstress and diva extraordinaire Patti LaBelle was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Beginning with a special introduction from another musical icon, Gladys Knight , Cee Lo Green took to the stage in a throwback Patti LaBelle ...
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Historic Negro Baseball Stadium On Road To Restoration
June 21, 2011
On The heels of the unveiling of the 2011 America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places (NTHP) by the non-profit National Trust for Historic Preservation, comes an update on one of last year's sites. Hinchcliffe Stadium, home of the Negro Baseball League's New York Black Yankees, fell into disrepair since it's closing in 1997. ...
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Black Film Festival To Honor Wayans
May 27, 2011
In recognition of his success in the film and television industry for nearly 25 years, Wayans will be honored with the Entertainment Icon Award. ...
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San Francisco To Host 100 Black Men Silver Anniversary
May 27, 2011
Since incorporating in 1986, The 100 has established itself as the nation's leading organization for pairing at-risk youth with African-American male mentors. ...
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President Names 15 To Hispanic Education Advisory Commission
May 26, 2011
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Feds To Name Hispanic Education Advisory Members
May 25, 2011
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Mexican-Americans, Other Latinos See Race Differently
May 23, 2011
Demographers say the vast majority are Mexican-Americans and other Latinos who do not see themselves in the four, recognized racial groups. ...
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Malcolm X Uproar Stirs Community
May 17, 2011
The forum was held in response to the book, “Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention,†written by the late Columbia University professor Manning Marable. ...
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Atlanta Set For Big Civil Rights Game Weekend
May 11, 2011
"It's about giving thanks to all those who have given us a chance to be where we are today," said Braves right fielder Jason Heyward, who grew up in suburban Atlanta. ...
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One Africa Summit This Friday
May 09, 2011
The Summit re-connects the nations and people of Africa with a displaced Diaspora spread out across the world. ...
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Black Chamber: Stop The Secrecy On Gainful Employment Rule
May 05, 2011
"Rather than looking at the real consequences this rule will have on minority students the department is bulldozing it through." ...
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Feminist Hazel Dickens Dead At 75
April 25, 2011
She figured in the women's movement of the 1960s and appeared often at union rallies across the country as a supporter of workers' rights. ...
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Blacks Financially Optimistic
April 12, 2011
African Americans say they are optimistic about achieving their financial goals, many of which reflect a strong focus on the well-being of the family and community. ...
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Jennifer Hudson To Make Essence Music Festival Debut
April 12, 2011
"The ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL is bringing together the world's best entertainers representing all genres of R&B -- from Jennifer Hudson to the iconic Chaka Khan." ...
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April Abounds In Civil Rights Programs
March 28, 2011
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VA Honors Civil Rights Legend Dorothy Height
March 25, 2011
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Walk To Honor Legacy Of Benjamin L. Hooks
March 24, 2011
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Competition Stomps Into Boys & Girls Clubs
March 22, 2011
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Mariachi Heritage Comes Alive At L.A. Showcase
March 21, 2011
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'Tupac' Movie Begins Casting
March 21, 2011
“Tupac†chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hip hop artist and actor. ...
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Tribeca Film Institute Showcases Minority, Women Filmakers
March 17, 2011
Ten filmmakers from across the country were selected from a pool of more than 376 submissions to participate in TAA this year. ...
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WNBA To Play First European Game
March 17, 2011
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Renowned Indigenous Artist Speaks At WA State
March 16, 2011
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