The Emergency Housing Voucher program, which has helped over 60,000 U.S. households escape homelessness and abuse, is projected to run out of funding by the end of 2025 unless Congress intervenes. Without additional support, vulnerable families could be forced back into crisis, undoing years of progress toward stability and safety.
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Rev. William Barber decries GOP budget in ‘Moral Monday’ protest at the U.S. Capitol
The Rev. William Barber traveled to the U.S. Capitol to protest proposed $1.5 trillion Republican budget cuts—targeting Medicaid, food aid, and housing—framing them as economic injustice that threatens vulnerable Americans.
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When Doves Fly: Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas honors fallen members of 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
By Black Texans, Inc. On the solemn afternoon of Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas, in partnership with The Texas 6888th Project, will host a commemorative ceremony at the MLK Stone of Hope Memorial in Washington, D.C. to honor the 80th anniversary of the tragic loss of three brave members of […]
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Update: Smithsonian officials say the Greensboro lunch counter exhibit at the ‘Blacksonian’ will now remain at the museum
The Smithsonian confirmed that the Greensboro lunch counter exhibit, a pivotal Civil Rights Movement artifact, will remain on display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, addressing concerns about the removal of Black resistance artifacts.
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Beyond the high: Diving into Maryland’s cannabis data
Maryland’s latest cannabis health surveys reveal that thousands of users, particularly women, meet the criteria for cannabis use disorder, with some also experiencing cannabis hyperemesis syndrome.
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Head of NAACP disinvited from speaking to Texas state bar over suit against 47th president’s administration
The State Bar of Texas rescinded NAACP President Derrick Johnson’s invitation to speak at its annual meeting, citing neutrality rules after the NAACP filed a lawsuit challenging a White House directive calling for the shrinking of the Education Department. Johnson criticized the move as a double standard given past speakers like former Attorney General William Barr.
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From debt to success: Lamar Laing’s journey
Lamar Laing, CEO and founder of Copiafy, turned his struggles with debt and poor credit into a mission to empower Black Americans with financial literacy and resources. Through Copiafy, an online platform, he provides tools for setting financial goals and tracking bills and credit report disputes.
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Gray divorce: 10 financial and tax issues you must know after 50
Beyond the emotional toll of gray divorce, securing your financial future requires smart planning—starting with professional legal help and extending to budgeting, downsizing, Social Security strategies, income options and long-term care decisions.
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College inclusion, equity and diversity probes undermine high school success
By Quintessa WilliamsWord in Black When the Department of Education announced in March that they would investigate admissions practices at 50 of the nation’s elite colleges and universities, it declared that school equity, diversity and inclusion policies exclude qualified White and Asian college-bound students from campus. Implied but not stated in the directive, experts say, […]
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A Pentecostal church in South Africa holds mass Easter weddings for 3,000 people, some polygamous
A Pentecostal church in South Africa celebrated Easter Sunday with a mass wedding ceremony for about 3,000 people, many entering into polygamous marriages as part of the church’s traditions. The International Pentecost Holiness Church, which blends Pentecostal beliefs with African customs, held its largest wedding event yet at its 60,000-seat headquarters near Johannesburg.
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Phill Black named interim director of public safety at Central State University
By Central State University Communications Central State University has appointed Phill Black as the new interim director of public safety in an effort to enhance campus safety. Black brings more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, having held leadership positions with the Cincinnati Police Department. His roles included detective, recruiter and executive assistant to […]
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Three car buying mistakes that can cost you more than you think
Many car buyers focus on the sticker price but overlook key ownership costs like insurance, maintenance and taxes, which can add thousands to their total expenses. To avoid financial surprises, it’s essential to research insurance quotes, expected repair costs and additional fees before purchasing a vehicle.