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U.S. Government Announces New Financial Incentives For Farms To Stem The Spread Of Bird...

Newly announced financial incentives to farms to help stem the spread of bird flu in dairy cattle drew mixed reviews Friday, as some farmers said they were grateful for money to help buffer the economic impact but advocates for farm workers questioned whether the money paid to workers would be enough to encourage more testing for the H5N1 virus.

Rising Child Mortality Rate Hits Black Children Harder

After decades of a narrowing gap between Black and white children, a new study shows racial disparities in deaths of young people is growing wider.

After A Child’s Death, CA Weighs Rules For Gym Classes During Extreme Weather

Their child died after being forced to run in 107 degrees. Now a California family wants regulations on outdoor P.E. in extreme heat or cold.

Kwanzaa – Kuumba Is Swahili For Creativity

Kuumba, or Creativity: To leave the community more beautiful than before.

Kwanzaa Day 7 – Faith

In African spirituality, it begins with a belief in the Creator and in the positiveness of the creation and logically leads to a belief in the essential goodness and possibility of the human personality.

Vancouver Avenue First Baptist To Host 16th Annual Drum Major Celebration Virtually

On Sunday, January 16, Portland’s historic Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church and its vibrant community will host their 16th annual Drum Major Celebration.

Allen Temple CME Church Grand Opening Celebration

Allen Temple CME Church’s first grand opening celebration will be held Monday, February 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM with a press conference and ribbon cutting ceremony.

Black Catholic Nuns: A Compelling, Long-overlooked History

In the 1In the 1960s, Professor Shaneen Dee Williams writes, Black nuns were often discouraged or blocked by their white superiors from engaging in the civil rights struggle.

Catching Up With Gospel Artist Aj Evans After Nomination For Gospel Award

For his first album, AJ Evans was nominated for a Stellar Gospel Music Award. He chatted with Wakisha Bailey about the experience.

Rev. Al Sharpton Illustrates Similarities Between Civil Rights And Bible

Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a sermon intertwining race, politics and religion Sunday morning at Howard University’s chapel, a day after leading the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington.

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Morehouse College Might Halt Graduation ‘on The Spot’ If There Are...

Morehouse College President David A. Thomas said Thursday he would shut down commencement ceremonies “on the spot” rather than allow police to remove student protesters in zip ties during President Joe Biden’s graduation speech.