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Rising Interest Rates, and Prices Keep Homeownership as a Distant Goal, Especially for African Americans - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In the wake of escalating mortgage rates and soaring housing prices, the dream of homeownership in the United States is slipping further from the grasp of many Americans, particularly African Americans. Recent reports from financial and
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Dwayne Johnson Critiques Viral Wax Figure At Paris Museum, Says It Needs Improvements 'Starting With My Skin Color' - Blavity
A Parisian museum faces backlash from online critics after unveiling a new wax figure of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson that isn't in line with his Black and Samoan features.
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Local protesters call for ceasefire as situation in Gaza worsens
Protests continue to take place across the Twin Cities calling for a ceasefire and aid for Palestinians in Gaza. The post Local protesters call for ceasefire as situation in Gaza worsens appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Bold Measures to Expand Homeownership Opportunities – Dallas Post Tribune
For many Americans, owning a home is a cornerstone of their lives and a primary source of wealth. In a news release, the administration said it is determined to break down barriers and ensure the wealth-building potential of homeownership is accessible to all. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior
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Amen Thompson Shops For Dream Home In Texas With Twin Brother Ausar In Mind - Blavity
On Saturday, the YouTube channel Overtime released a new episode featuring NBA guard Amen Thompson . The 20-year-old was shopping for a mansion with State Farm representatives throughout the ten-minute clip. The video gained attention after viewers noticed how Thompson was house shopping with his
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Kamla, UNC debunk illness rumours - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
UNC political leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar and other senior party officials on Monday dismissed social media reports which alleged that she suffered a major illness. Persad-Bissessar, who is also Opposition Leader, dismissed the rumours by posting a photo of herself interacting with a vendor.
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First-annual Westside Stride to take over Howell Mill Road Sunday, Oct. 29
Organized by the Upper Westside Community Improvement District, the event will reserve a 1.5-mile stretch of Howell Mill Road and Marietta and 17th streets for pedestrians near Westside Provisions District on Oct. 29 in support of local small businesses. The post First-annual We
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Arrested Home Depot Employee Accused of Embezzling $1.2 Million
A Home Depot employee in San Rafael, California, was arrested over allegations of embezzling a staggering $1.2 million from the store.
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Hartsfield-Jackson begins construction on new parking deck with south lot closure
Starting today, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport will be short of roughly 3,000 accessible parking spaces. The world’s busiest airport is shuttering its South Economy Lot to the public for the next few years to start construction on the latest phase of its multi-step expan
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Natalyah brings forth explosive new track ‘Dynamite’ featuring Drastic | The Bajan Reporter
The always diligent and progressive Trinidad-born, Swiss Soca-Pop sensation Natalyah has exploded back onto the music scene with her latest single 'Dynamite' a cross-country collaboration with Antiguan Soca artiste Drastic. 'Dynamite' is an infectious, melodic and danceable tune that seamlessly
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Nigeria will honour legitimate foreign exchange obligations -- Tinubu
The president said his administration will honour every legitimate contract with respect to the nation's foreign exchange obligations. The post Nigeria will honour legitimate foreign exchange obligations - Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why Democrats Can’t Save Republicans from Themselves - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Rep. Jim Jordan’s repeated failure to garner the necessary 217 votes, even within his own party, to win Speaker of the House’s crucial position has left the GOP in disarray. Jordan, a prominent conservative and election denier, has
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African Nations "Deeply Divided" Over Israel-Hamas Split - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
By LISA VIVES, Global Information Network Member, National Writers Union Oct. 23, 2023 (GIN) - Back in 1963, the founders of the Organization of African Unity pledged to work and speak as one, forge an international consensus in support of the liberation struggle and fight against apartheid. Their
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OP-ED: Dr. Henry Louis Gates’ Black History Podcast Wins Deserved 2023 Webby Award - Garland Journal
NNPA NEWSWIRE -— “Open discussion and debate will enable us to find solutions to the racial inequality that persists in the nation today,” said noted historian Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr., the Director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University. “Part of
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Appeal Court calls for legislative changes for noise pollution - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
THERE are laws that enable the police to provide “immediate relief” when there is a threat or actual convention of the law by noisy neighbours or any event that results in loud and excessive noise. In a ruling on Monday, Justices of Appeal Allan Mendonca, Prakash Moosai and Gillian Lucky also
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Hamas Releases Two U.S. Hostages
GAZA- The Palestinian militant group Hamas is releasing two U.S. hostages. Hamas cited humanitarian reasons for letting the American mother and her daughter from Chicago go as the mother is in poor health. It's reportedly in response to mediation efforts from Qatar. Investigators say the two
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NAACP Demands Investigation Into San Bernardino City Council Meeting Hate Incident - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
By Manny Otiko, California Black Media The San Bernardino Branch of the NAACP is calling on the City of San Bernardino to investigate a racial incident that occurred last week. During the public comments section of a council meeting on Oct. 18, Amy Malone, a Black resident of San Bernardino was
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City of Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions, the All-Neighbors Coalition and Housing Forward Reaches 2,700 Housed in the R.E.A.L. Time Rehousing Initiative – Dallas Post Tribune
Dallas – The City of Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions is pleased to announce with partners that the R.E.A.L. Time Rehousing Initiative (RTR), launched in October of 2021 as the Dallas R.E.A.L. Time Rapid Rehousing Initiative (DRTRR), has reached a milestone with rehousing 2,700 of our
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Twin Sisters Hope To Break Barriers As Firefighters In This Mostly White Male Department - Blavity
Kalia and Kania Williams, Black identical twin sisters , are breaking barriers in the firefighting industry. The 22-year-old siblings are members of the Rochester Protectives, a team of volunteers who work alongside firefighters in Rochester, N.Y., reported WXXI News . Their goal is to soon be
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‘Extremely Aggressive’ Georgia Cop Who Killed Leonard Cure Has History Of Excessive Force During Traffic Stop - The New York Beacon
Source: Camden County Sheriff’s Office / Camden County Sheriff’s Office There’s a reason so many of us refuse to entertain the “a few bad apples” narrative regarding aggressive and often brutal police officers who demonstrably become more aggressive on average when dealing with Black
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Connecting with a purpose - Dallas Weekly
For nearly a century, The State Fair Classic, pitting rivals Prairie View A&M University and Grambling State University, has been a staple of the State Fair of Texas. Thousands of […] The post Connecting with a purpose appeared first on Dallas Weekly.
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Juanita Kraft Humanitarian Awards – Dallas Post Tribune
For the sixth year, the State Fair of Texas and the Friends of Juanita Craft Civil Rights House & Museum are proud to announce the recipients of the Juanita Craft Humanitarian Awards. Juanita Craft tirelessly fought for civil rights and played a crucial role in integrating many Dallas
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Maryland Office of Social Equity hosts informational event for aspiring cannabis entrepreneurs
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com The Maryland Office of Social Equity (OSE) hosted an informational event on Oct. 16 in Prince George’s County to brief aspiring social equity applicants […] The post Maryland Office of Social Equity hosts informational event f
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Morehouse Men Get $10 Million in Student Debt Forgiven by Activist Group - Dallas Weekly
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black HBCU students win again. Over 2,700 former students of Morehouse College had their debts canceled by the Debt Collective on Monday, […] The post Morehouse Men Get $10 Million in Student Debt Forgiven by Activist Group appeared f
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House GOP Continue to Search for New Speaker | USVI News | WCVI-TV
WASHINGTON, D.C. - It’s been about three weeks since the House voted to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy. On Monday, House republican members are meeting behind closed doors trying to figure out who should replace him.  
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The Nasty Fight among Republicans for House Speaker Gets Nastier
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On Tuesday, Oct. 24, House Republicans plan to hold a candidate forum to assess the contenders, and it remains to be seen who will emerge as the top choice to lead the party in the House of
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Mayoral candidate Sheila Jackson Lee responds to leaked audio - Garland Journal
ByDefender News Service Congresswoman and Mayoral candidate Sheila Jackson Lee is staying focused on the issues, and not giving life to a profane rant against a member of her staff was allegedly caught on tape. Though she did issue a statement denouncing the release of the controversial audio
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President Biden visits Israel and Jordan in show of support amid escalating conflict - Jackson Advocate
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Despite growing tensions and failed talks, President Biden is holding to his diplomatic mission to Israel and Jordan. The visit aims to reaffirm the United States’ “unwavering support for Israel” in the wake of a recent terrorist attack
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