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Meg calls it quits with Klay
Megan Thee Stallion has officially called it quits with Dallas Mavericks star Klay...
Deadly Attack on Bagare Highlights Mounting Pressure on...
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A love song that became a lifeline
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Failed referendums trigger school cuts, closures and new...
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Ways To Be Joyful: Saving Money
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee Announces The...
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John Wall Named Howard University's President Of Basketball...
John Wall has reportedly been named president of basketball operations at Howard...
From a Mother’s Grief to a Nation’s Reality: Camille Cosby’s...
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The Rise in Kidney Dialysis Services
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Black Homeowners Are Trimming Utility Bills With These...
From sealing air leaks to investing in energy-efficient windows, discover how Black...
Beyoncé’s childhood home just sold in Houston for over...
Beyoncé's childhood home just sold in Houston for over $1 million, drawing new attention...
Local schools post gains as Missouri students continue...
As Missouri students continue to recover from pandemic-era learning loss, a group...
US–China minerals rivalry intensifies as African mining...
The global contest between the United States and China over critical minerals is...
President Erdoğan to visit Ethiopia in February
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A Mother’s Day jewelry gift guide: Thoughtful gifts as...
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PERSEVERANCE AND IMPACT
The story of Eroy Brown is a gripping legal thriller that serves as a mirror to...
How reading becomes a lifeline
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BBC to Cut Nearly 2,000 Roles, WSJ Launches New Sports...
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In Loving Memory of Alcurtis Robinson
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Global icon and transformative botanist Dr. Peter Raven...
As Dr. Peter H. Raven was retiring from his transformative tenure as president of...
The pause before the leap
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Protests Erupt as Israel Attacks Humanitarian Flotilla...
At least 200 protests have been announced worldwide, including 40 in Italy alone,...
Ferguson slows data center project as residents press for...
Ferguson has delayed a final decision on Project Butterfly, a proposal centered...
Field Statements and Claim of Responsibility Reflect Shifting...
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TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND CITY OF HOUSTON UNVEIL NEW...
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Madagascar–France Tensions Escalate After Arrest, Diplomatic...
A diplomatic dispute between Madagascar and France has intensified following the...
VOTERS’ REMORSE
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Israeli Navy Intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla Near Crete,...
The interception and detention of participants from the Global Sumud Flotilla in...
Nigerian Airlines Avert Shutdown as Government Steps In...
Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector has narrowly avoided a nationwide shutdown after...
Mass Protests in South Africa Intensify Debate Over Immigration...
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Boat Capsize in Western Uganda Leaves Dozens Missing as...
Authorities in western Uganda have launched an intensive search and rescue operation...
Niger Cancels May Day Parades Amid Rising Security Concerns
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Normandy after Triplett
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City Hall to host Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage...
To mark the beginning of Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May 1...
Super Op James Comey Defiant After 2nd DOJ Indictment
On Tuesday (April 28), the Department of Justice announced that they had indicted...
Sterling K. Brown Confesses Vivica Fox Crush at Is God...
Black actors celebrate Black women's powerful performances in gritty revenge thriller...
The rise, fall, and future of the right to strike: a reading...
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Manufacturing silence on Canadian campuses
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What price are we willing to pay to eliminate spies and...
I’ve been called an ‘advocate of paranoia.’ Working for the Black Press, observing...
Ray Hartmann is talking basketball in heaven
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Brooklyn, Illinois, lands $2 million redevelopment boost
Business briefs Brooklyn, Illinois, lands $2 million redevelopment boost Brooklyn,...
Oil Prices Surge To $120 Per Barrel
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China’s Humanoid Robot Training Centres Multiply As Sector...
By IOL Reporter At a training facility in Beijing’s Shijingshan district, operators...
Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Over $135 Million Awarded to...
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT),...
Emotional support is expanding beyond traditional wellness...
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15 Black Movies & Shows That Celebrate Hair Culture
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Military Spending Growing Fastest in Europe: a 14% Increase...
Global military spending reached a new record high in 2025, driven by armament surge...
This Week’s Photos: April 30th, 2026
In this week’s photo gallery, Sir Eddie C brings high-energy vibes to the Coyote...
Bishop Calvin Scott, founding pastor of Believers Temple...
Bishop Calvin Scott was a builder, a bridge-maker, and a steady voice for North...
A night of love and restoration
When the Love and Relationship Tour pulls into St. Louis on May 1 at the Stifel...
Top metro track talent delivers at Dale Collier Invitational
The Dale Collier Invitational at Kirkwood High is annually one of the top late-season...
Sybil Wilkes Breaks Down What We Need to Know: April 29...
Voting rights, record turnout, and corporate accountability make headlines as Sybil...
Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence become grandparents —...
Eric Murphy, son of comedy icon Eddie Murphy, and Jasmin Lawrence, daughter of Martin...
UWM alumnus and Milwaukee historian Clayborn Benson to...
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee alumnus and renowned Wisconsin historian Clayborn...
Delta Memorial Endowment Fund Literary Luncheon 2026
On Saturday April 25, 2026, at the Saint Kate hotel the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority...
Iran war comes with a price Americans can’t afford
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Turbulence in Eastern Mediterranean: How Warships and Warming...
With military tensions soaring, the Eastern Mediterranean is increasingly criss-crossed...
Pastor Mike Jr. Scores Eighth No. 1 Hit with “Turn It Around”
Gospel artist Pastor Mike Jr. scores 8th #1 hit with 'Turn It Around,' inspiring...
“America 250” commemorative passport sparks debate amid...
The United States government has unveiled a limited-edition “America 250” commemorative...
20 Notable Sports Athletes Who Were Great At Other Sports
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Mali tightens security measures as curfew extended and...
The Malian government has intensified nationwide security measures following an...
UN Security Council imposes sanctions on figures linked...
The United Nations Security Council has imposed a new round of targeted sanctions...
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Sade, Mary J. Blige, The Isley Brothers and Lenny Kravitz...
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2026 inductees — and Sade, Mary J. Blige,...
Marlon Wayans Unplugged: Finding His Own Voice in the Royal...
Marlon Wayans overcame fears to forge his own comedic identity, using humor to navigate...
Sukihana Opens Up About Pregnancy, Career, and Pan-Africanism
Rapper Sukihana discusses balancing career and family, her Pan-African identity,...
A Call to Action to Help Fight Kidney Failure in At-Risk...
Newly established AMKD Coalition unites leading voices to address need to heighten...
Curfew in Bamako extended by 72 hours amid worsening security...
Authorities in Mali have extended the curfew imposed in the capital Bamako by an...
Global oil markets surge as Washington weighs Iran’s Strait...
Global energy markets remained on edge as oil prices climbed sharply despite a new...
Deadly attack on Guyaku signals escalation of insurgent...
At least 29 people were killed in an armed attack targeting a civilian gathering...
Missouri bill mandates contraception for rape victims
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