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Jan 23, 2025 | 
blackstarnews.com | S. E. Williams
By S. E. Williams\Black Voice NewsThroughout the Civil Rights movement, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reminded us over and over again that the battle for racial justice included the struggle for economic justice. Today, many of the hard fought victories of the civil rights era continue to be gradually stripped away. This includes most significantly, key provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
blackstarnews.com | S. E. Williams
NYT Connections Hints October 9, 2024 (Game #486): The New York Times Connections puzzle has rapidly gained popularity among enthusiasts of word games. Each day, players are challenged to categorize 16 words into four groups based on shared themes. Today, we’ll explore the hints and answers for the October 9, 2024, puzzle (#486), providing insights into the connections and strategies for success. Connections is a captivating game that requires players to think critically and creatively.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
baystatebanner.com | S. E. Williams
The U.S. Census Bureau and Harvard University researchers released a report in late July that indicates that while the low-income earnings gap between Blacks and whites has narrowed, the gap between low-income and high-income young white adults has widened. What the heck does this mean? What’s the bottom line?
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Jun 19, 2024 | 
blackstarnews.com | S. E. Williams
Photos: Fearless FundAtlanta, GA (June 19, 2024) – Arian Simone, CEO and Founding Partner of the Fearless Fund and Founder of the Fearless Foundation, issued the following statement in celebration of Juneteenth, following the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit’s decision to uphold the injunction against the organizations. “On Juneteenth, we reflect on the enduring strength of Black Americans and the journey toward true freedom and equity.
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Jun 19, 2024 | 
blackstarnews.com | S. E. Williams
By COREPhotos: CORE\YouTube\Wikimedia CommonsNEW YORK – Today, Linda Tigani, Chair and Executive Director of the Commission on Racial Equity (CORE) released the following statement in commemoration of Juneteenth:“Today, I am reflecting on the African American community’s work to be free. Protecting and promoting human and civil rights and freedoms as a daily practice grounded in community power, and fierce commitment to racial equity and social justice.
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Jun 19, 2024 | 
blackstarnews.com | S. E. Williams
By Black Public MediaPhotos: Robert Benavides\YouTube\Wikimedia CommonsNEW YORK (June 17, 2024) — AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange marks Black Music Month with the release of HARGROVE, Eliane Henri’s intimate portrait of an international superstar on what unexpectedly was his last world tour. Executive produced by Erykah Badu and Janine Sherman Barrois, the documentary follows Grammy Award-winning artist Roy Hargrove as he battles illness to charm audiences during a European summer tour.
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Jun 19, 2024 | 
blackstarnews.com | S. E. Williams
By Stephanie Williams\Black Voice NewsPhotos: Black Voice News\Wikimedia CommonsJune 19, 1865, the day the enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom, is now a national holiday. Today, the Juneteenth holiday is called by many names including Black Independence Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, to name a few. Independence! Emancipation! Jubilee! Are conjure exciting, uplifting, celebratory feelings.
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May 28, 2024 | 
blackstarnews.com | S. E. Williams
By DanceAfricaPhoto: DanceAfrica\Laylah BarraynBrooklyn, NY – May 28, 2024—DanceAfrica 2024 kicked off Memorial Day weekend with a vibrant celebration of African and diasporic cultures, shining a spotlight on the rich heritage of Cameroon. From soul-stirring dance performances in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House to the bustling energy of the DanceAfrica Bazaar, the festival showcased the vibrancy and diversity of African culture. Artistic Director Abdel R.
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May 28, 2024 | 
blackstarnews.com | S. E. Williams |Martins Agbonlahor
By Photos: FacebookThe West Indies Women’s team will tour Sri Lanka from June 15 – 28, playing three One-Day Internationals (ODI) and three Twenty/20 matches. The teams will compete for International Cricket Council (ICC) women’s Championship ODI points in Galle from June 15 – 21, before contesting the T20 series in Hambantota from June 24 – 28.
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May 28, 2024 | 
blackstarnews.com | S. E. Williams |Martins Agbonlahor
By Office of Council Member Nantasha WilliamsAbove Photo: Office of Council Member Nantasha WilliamsOther Photos: NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection\Wikimedia CommonsJamaica, NY — Council Member Nantasha Williams proudly hosted the first annual “Let’s Go Green Celebration” at Roy Wilkins Park in Jamaica, Queens, in partnership with the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, NYS Senator Leroy Comrie, and Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman.
