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Soccer Player Da’vian Kimbrough Makes Historic Debut At Age 13

Soccer player Da’vian Kimbrough made his debut for the Sacramento Republic on Sunday, October 1st at the age of 13, marking a historic moment for US sports.

Michael Jordan Becomes First Athlete To Rank Among America’s 400 Wealthiest People

NBA legend Michael Jordan has reached a new milestone in his entrepreneurial career as the first professional athlete to be ranked among America’s 400 wealthiest people, according to Forbes.

Why People Who Qualify Should Get The RSV Vaccine

For the first time, adults 60 and older are eligible to receive a vaccine against the respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Since this is the first time an RSV vaccine has been made widely available, some older people may be wondering why it might be needed.

Lebron James Says Son Bronny Is ‘Doing Extremely Well’ After Cardiac Arrest And Aims...

LeBron James says his son, Bronny James, is “doing extremely well” after undergoing “successful surgery” following his cardiac arrest in July – and is even aiming “to get back on the floor this season” for the USC.

Simone Biles Wins 20th World Championships Gold Medal

Simone Biles won her 20th world championships gold medal as the 26-year-old continued her impressive return from a two-year hiatus away from gymnastics, playing a key role in a historic victory for the US in the women’s team final.

Gun Violence Doesn’t Only Happen At Morgan State

The Morgan State shooting is part of America’s gun violence epidemic, and raises the question why the good things about HBCUs don’t make national news.

Florida Isn’t the Only State Banning Books

Legislation to strip Black and LGBTQ+ literature from schools have spread nationwide, but free speech advocates are fighting back.

Lawsuit Filed For Homeless Against Portland’s Camping Ban

Economic instability, mental health issues, substance abuse, and a lack of affordable housing options create a cycle that is difficult to break. A new lawsuit, filed on behalf of homeless, argues Portland's camping ban is illegal.

Urban League Of Portland’s Annual Dinner Celebrates Black Wealth And Honors Rukaiyah Adams Of...

The Urban League of Portland's highly-anticipated Equal Opportunity Dinner Celebration took place on September 28, marking a significant return to an in-person format at the Oregon Convention Center.

Mass Shooting At Morgan State University Prompts Hourslong Shelter-In-Place During Homecoming Week

Four students and another person were wounded when gunfire erupted outside a crowded homecoming event at Morgan State University in Baltimore.

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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.