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Thursday, May 2, 2024

How To Give Your Christmas Tree A Second Life After The Holiday

For weeks, your Christmas tree has sat twinkling quietly in a corner of your home, carefully decorated with the dazzling bits and baubles you so thoughtfully placed on its branches. Here are a few things you can do to recycle, repurpose or dispose of your lovely tree.

2 Paramedics Found Guilty Of Criminally Negligent Homicide In Elijah Mcclain’s Death

Two paramedics were found guilty of criminally negligent homicide Friday in the death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who was subdued by police and injected with ketamine in Aurora, Colorado, in August 2019.

‘The Color Purple’ Completes Its Musical Journey Back To The Screen With Flying Colors

Completing the cycle from book to movie to musical to movie musical, “The Color Purple” lands on screen with its vibrant colors intact, opening up the musical numbers for the screen and showcasing the sensational cast.

4 Free Mental Health Resources For Black People

Black people are more likely to face psychological distress but less likely to access proper treatment. These organizations are breaking barriers by providing free, culturally competent care.

Low Student, Teacher Attendance At Portland Public Schools Following Teachers Strike

Following the teachers strike, thousands of students and staff members were absent from Portland Public Schools. The strike led to an extended school week to make up for the missed instructional days.

Another Deadly MAX Train Stabbing – This One On Christmas Eve

A suspect is still at large after a violent altercation on a MAX train platform in Portland's Goose Hollow neighborhood. The incident resulted in the death of one person.

With A New Covid-19 Variant On The Rise, Here’s How To Stay Safe This...

As people across the country prepare for holiday celebrations, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging anyone who hasn’t gotten the latest vaccines against respiratory viruses to do so now to avoid getting sick and spreading illness.

Taraji P. Henson Explains Why She’s Considered Quitting Acting

Taraji P. Henson is letting her reality as a working actor be known. In a recent interview with Gayle King on SiriusXM radio to promote the film version of the musical “The Color Purple” in which Henson stars, she broke down in tears talking about her career.

Glynn Simmons Declared Innocent After Serving 48 Years In Prison – Believed To Be...

An Oklahoma judge on Tuesday declared innocent a man who spent 48 years in prison for a murder he did not commit – believed to be the longest amount of time served by anyone wrongfully convicted in the United States.

50 Best Films Of All Time From Black Directors

The cinematic universe has been significantly enriched by the extraordinary contributions of Black filmmakers, marked by resilience, creativity, and innovative storytelling.

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4 Lawsuits Challenging Book Bans

Nearly 4,000 books have been axed from schools, and Black stories are a frequent target. Now activists are fighting back in court.