The eighth annual All Boobs Matter event in Pikesville, Md., will honor breast cancer survivors, fighters and their families with wellness activities, performances and community support on Oct. 19. This year, the Black Breast Cancer Alliance will receive the first-ever Pink Impact Award for its work supporting the breast cancer community.
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Once a fan, always a fan
Despite a disappointing 44-10 loss to the Texans, Ravens fans remain devoted to their team and are determined to show up and support them through the tough times.
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Black creators discuss equity, compensation and community impact at CBCF Annual Legislative Conference
Black creators have long shaped culture through music, fashion, food, art and sports, yet they often face appropriation and limited economic gain. At a panel during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 2025 Annual Legislative Conference, artists, entertainment professionals and digital creators discussed strategies for ownership, fair compensation and using cultural influence to empower Black communities.
Posted inWord In Black
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.
Posted inNational News
Using helicopters and chemical agents, immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago
Federal immigration agents in Chicago have escalated their tactics, using helicopters, chemical agents, and aggressive arrests during raids and protests, sparking outrage from residents and officials. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and community leaders have condemned the “military-style” operations that have led to detentions of U.S. citizens and children, with lawsuits now challenging federal actions and safety hazards tied to the crackdown.
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47th president plans to deploy National Guard in Illinois, governor says
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says the White House plans to federalize 300 members of the Illinois National Guard, calling the move an “outrageous” attempt to exert control over the state. The decision follows similar federal troop deployments across the country as tensions rise over immigration enforcement and public safety.
Posted inBUSINESS
How the Howard University School of Business equips students for entrepreneurial success
Howard University’s School of Business is redefining entrepreneurship education by combining a rigorous academic foundation with hands-on experience, mentorship, and cutting-edge tools like AI. With support from initiatives like the PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship, Howard is preparing students to lead with purpose and innovation in a rapidly evolving business world.
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Generational wealth summit highlights franchising as a way forward
The Generational Wealth Business Summit filled the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore with Black entrepreneurs eager to learn practical steps toward ownership and financial independence. Over its 11 years, the event has become a stage where lessons about business strategy meet the lived experiences of those who took the leap.
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E.E. Ward Moving and Storage owners share keys to lasting legacy and innovation
E.E. Ward Moving and Storage, the nation’s oldest Black-owned business, continues to thrive as Brian Brooks leads with strategic preparation, community investment, and a commitment to lasting legacy.
Posted inAfro Briefs
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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New York City Mayor Eric Adams abandons his reelection campaign
New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his reelection campaign on Sept. 28 after months of scandals, corruption probes, and collapsing political support. His withdrawal reshapes the race, potentially boosting former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s centrist bid against Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, while Republican Curtis Sliwa remains a long-shot contender.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gets 4 years in prison for case involving sex workers, violence and ‘freak-offs’
Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to four years and two months in federal prison for transporting people across state lines for sex, a case that included disturbing testimony of abuse and manipulation but fell short of trafficking convictions. The ruling marks a dramatic fall for the hip-hop mogul, who apologized in court and asked for a chance to rebuild his life and family.