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Massachusetts is mourning the death of Setti Warren, the first Black person elected mayor of Newton and a prominent voice in public service. He was 55. Harvard University announced Warren’s passing on Nov. 2. The school did not disclose a cause or time of death. “Setti was a beloved member of our community, and we […]
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Nowruz, meaning “new day” in Persian, spans 13 days of vibrant rituals. Millions around the globe are embarking on their annual celebration of renewal and connection with nature, marking the commencement of what is considered their paramount cultural festivity of the year. From Afghanistan to Turkey, and among their diaspora worldwide, this joyous occasion unites […]
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Chicago has become the center of national remembrance this week, as the memorial events honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. take place in the city. These gatherings reflect Jackson’s wide influence and the deep affection his supporters had for him around the world. Jackson passed away on February […]
A new national esports community for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) was announced on Thursday. PlayVS and Urban One are supporting it. For the first time, HBCU esports teams will be able to compete on a single, well-organized national platform made just for them. The three-year partnership was revealed during Black History Month. It […]
Behind one of the most significant breakthroughs in medical history is a figure whose story was hidden for decades by segregation and prejudice. Vivien Theodore Thomas is a Black American surgical technician without a formal medical degree. He helped develop life-saving heart surgery techniques for children while being classified and paid as a janitor. Born […]
In a quiet but important legal update, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and his son, Christian “King” Combs, have settled with the Los Angeles law firm Summa LLP over a disagreement about unpaid legal fees, according to court records. The firm had sued the father and son in California state court, claiming they owed at […]
Allyson Friedman is an associate professor at Hunter College. She has faced significant backlash after a racist remark she made was caught on a live microphone during a Community Education Council (CEC3) meeting earlier this month. The comments were made on February 10. This was during a hybrid virtual meeting about Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan […]
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