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Anthony "Baby Gap" Walker, a core member of famed R&B/funk group The Gap Band, passed away March 4 in an Ohio hospital.

Researchers conducted a study that found students are not negatively impacted by anti-racism programs in schools. The post Study Finds No Increase In Stress Among High School Students Who Participated In Anti-Racism Program appeared first on NewsOne.

Sybil’s Birthday Shout-Outs Birthdays Courtney B. Vance, 64 Luenell, 65 Marlon Jackson, 67 Scrap Deleon, 36 (LHHATL) Andrew Young , 92 (Civil Rights activist) Mitt Romney, 77 Liza Minelli. 78 James Taylor, 76   REMEMBERING B. Smyth (1994-2022) Al Jarreau (1940-2017) Sybil Wilkes Top 5 Stories for ‘What You Need To Know:’ March 12, 2024 The post Sybil Wilkes ‘What You Need To Know:’ A King Family Member Dies and More appeared first on Black America Web.

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Meet Adrianne Todman, the Deputy HUD Secretary who will be acting HUD Secretary once Marcia Fudge's resignation takes effect. The post Adrianne Todman Named Acting HUD Secretary After Marcia Fudge Announces Resignation appeared first on NewsOne.

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Black leaders showered HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge with gratitude after she announced her unexpected resignation from President Joe Biden's cabinet. The post Black Leaders Shower Marcia Fudge With Gratitude After HUD Secretary Announces Surprise Resignation appeared first on NewsOne.

Sen. Katie Britt was called out for her misleading comments about sex trafficking victim Karla Jacinto Romero. The post Sen. Katie Britt Busted Lying About Human Trafficking Victim During GOP’s SOTU Rebuttal appeared first on NewsOne.

Republican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt blocked promoting a highly decorated Air Force officer because the veteran once called out systemic racism. The post GOP Senator Blocks Promoting Decorated Air Force Colonel Who Addressed Military’s ‘Blind Spots’ On Race appeared first on NewsOne.

The NAACP's Black Policy Agenda highlights the pressing concerns of Black Americans ranging from health care and voting rights to police reform. The post NAACP Releases Its ‘Black Policy Agenda’ For Biden To Still Fulfill appeared first on NewsOne.

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Former “Basketball Wives LA” star Draya Michele is having a baby with 22-year-old Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets. Draya, 39, confirmed the pregnancy via social media. https://www.instagram.com/p/C4Qvguzxu_C/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== “For me, the magic lies in motherhood and the awe-inspiring ability to bring life into this world over the span of two decades.” She wrote below an […]

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ldXh0VsD1ozBYw8EBoGCU?si=4213252ba19b4e61 Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible women of DFW! Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. From breaking barriers to inspiring change, your contributions to our community are immeasurable and invaluable. As we honor this day, let’s continue to uplift and empower each other, making strides towards a […] The post Happy International Women’s Day: Vibe Out to The Official “She Is” Awards Playlist appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.