By Vernoy July With the extension of the Opportunity Zone (OZ) tax benefit as part of the 2025 Reconciliation Act, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), now is the time to strategize to maximize the flow of transformational funds to the communities that stand to benefit the most—but first, the narrative […]
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D.C. Courts authorize community justice workers to assist residents in civil casesÂ
D.C. residents struggling to afford legal representation will soon be able to turn to community justice workers for assistance in civil cases, thanks to a Feb. 5 order from the D.C. Courts. The program aims to help individuals navigate court processes, provide legal guidance, and offer partial in-court support, particularly in eviction, debt, and other civil matters.
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Plant based diets reduce high blood pressure, prostate cancer, heart disease, and more
By John-Michael Lawrence Medical research shows that a plant-based diet reduces the need for medication, reduces the need for health care, prevents chronic ailments (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, blood ailments, prostate cancer, etc.) that disproportionately impact low-income communities and communities of color because of poor diet and lack of health care. Animal protein […]