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City mourns Mobile native and first African American woman to serve as US Secretary of Labor
The first African American woman to serve as the United States Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman died at the age of 77 on ...
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Rising utility costs slam 59% of Black Americans
Black households face 38% higher utility costs than national average. Discover 7 strategies to reduce bills amid rising ...
8 Ways Black Americans Can Shrink Their Utility Bills As Those Costs Climb
The total average monthly bill for all utilities for Black Americans was $653 just prior to New Year’s Day 2025.
USTA, ATA announce diversity plan to increase Black representation
The USTA and American Tennis Association announced a new initiative to expand diversity in tennis on Monday, with a focus on increasing Black representation in the sport.
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Black Americans Respond to Pope Francis' Death With Shock and Conspiracies
The shocking news of Pope Francis’s passing left Black Americans feeling they have lost another supporter during a time when racial division is high. “I haven’t processed it yet I’m still thinking an ...
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5 ways to reduce stroke risk in the Black community
Research reveals Black Americans face higher stroke risks at younger ages. Learn 5 evidence-based prevention strategies from ...
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Federal work shaped a Black middle class. Now it's destabilized by Trump's job cuts
For generations of Black workers, federal government jobs have provided a path into the middle class. The Trump ...
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US citizens migrating to Africa: A growing number of black Americans relocate to Kenya
A rising number of Black Americans are choosing Kenya as their new home Broncos coach Sean Payton issues warning about ...