Cameroonians went to the polls on Oct. 12 in an election that could extend 92-year-old President Paul Biya’s four-decade rule, making him one of the world’s longest-serving leaders. Despite widespread frustration over poverty, corruption, and conflict, analysts predict Biya will likely retain power amid doubts about the fairness of the vote.
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Missing U.S. Naval Academy midshipman found dead near Annapolis campus
The U.S. Naval Academy announced that Midshipman Second Class Kyle Philbert James, a 20-year-old junior from New Jersey who went missing on Oct. 9, was found dead near the Annapolis campus. Authorities have not released details about the circumstances of his death, which remains under investigation.
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No longer buried: Commemorative sign unveiled for Laurel Cemetery in Baltimore
The Laurel Cemetery Memorial Project has worked to restore the memory of the tens of thousands of Black Baltimoreans buried at the Laurel Cemetery, with the unveiling of a new commemorative sign, and the continued efforts of researchers and descendants to identify and honor their ancestors.
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Prairie View A&M University launches pilot program to support students with sickle cell disease
Prairie View A&M University has launched the Student Sickle Cell Warrior Project, a first-of-its-kind pilot program to support college students living with sickle cell disease. The initiative, which connects students to specialized medical care and community resources, aims to become a national model for improving health outcomes and academic success for students with the condition.
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The National Civil Rights Museum announces 34th Freedom Award honorees
The National Civil Rights Museum will honor Marc H. Morial, Velma Lois Jones, and Mark Suzman with its 34th annual Freedom Award on Oct. 16 in Memphis. The event will celebrate their lifelong commitments to advancing civil and human rights and feature performances, student programming, and community engagement.
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Tanisha Tate champions care for caregivers
Tanisha Tate has been a full-time caregiver for her mother for 12 years and has written a book, “Who Cares for the Caregiver,” to help others navigate the challenges of caregiving and to remind them that self-care is essential for survival.
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The 50-year legacy of Black Classic Press
Paul Coates, a former Black Panther Party member, founded Black Classic Press in 1978 as a program to provide books for incarcerated African American people. From chicken dinners to book drives, the business has now become a publishing and printing house where a few of his children and grandchildren work to continue the mission of sharing Black narratives.
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Arizona jury convicts man in string of shootings that killed 8 in metro Phoenix
By Jacques Billeaud and Sejal GovindaraoThe Associated Press Phoenix (AP) — In the summer of 2015, metro Phoenix grappled with two serial shooting cases whose details had trickled out to the public. A series of freeway shootings and a separate string of random nighttime attacks sowed fear that led some people to stay indoors after […]
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Let America read: Banned Wagon Tour to stop in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia
By Penguin Random House The Banned Wagon will hit the road during Banned Books Week, beginning Oct. 5, for its third annual tour to celebrate the freedom to read and express ideas, highlight the value of free and open access to information, and confront the harms of censorship. Powered by Penguin Random House and presented […]
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South Carolina lawmakers haven’t been paid after one of their own sued over raise
South Carolina lawmakers have gone unpaid for months after a lawsuit challenged the first legislative raise in 30 years. The state Supreme Court froze both the increase and current payments, leaving legislators to cover expenses out of pocket until the case is resolved or the next session begins.
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Kaepernick backs family’s call for truth with independent autopsy in Delta State student’s death
Colin Kaepernick is funding an independent autopsy for Delta State University student Demartravion “Trey” Reed, who was found dead on campus, to help the family find the truth behind his death.
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Body of Delta State University student, Demartravion ‘Trey’ Reed, found hanging from tree on campus
Delta State University officials and police are investigating the death of 21-year-old student Demartravion ‘Trey’ Reed, whose body was found hanging from a tree on the campus on Sept. 15.