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Cops Shot an Unarmed Black Man 43 Times…So What?
Steve Mylett, the Akron chief of police, found that the officer’s actions during the fatal encounter were “objectively reasonable.” His ruling came on November 29, more than a year after Jaylan Walker was gunned down by police during a traffic stop on June 27, 2002. The decision to clear the cops was already signed, sealed, and delivered to…
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5 Tips to Get Ahead of Holiday Debt
Americans spend more than $1,450 each year on holiday-related purchases The holiday season is fast approaching, and most people find themselves spending a little – or a lot – more than usual during these festive final months of the year. You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the season. Smart planning can get…
Diverse Suppliers are Good for Business and the Community
Ted Archer, Global Head of Business Partner Diversity for JPMorgan Chase, recently spoke about why diverse suppliers are good for business and the community. I’ve been at JPMorgan Chase for seven years and most of my career has been dedicated to building business programs that drive economic growth. One of the most rewarding parts of…
Chase Community Manager Shares Five Key Financial Literacy Tips
The reality is, more than 50% of Americans across all income levels consider themselves financially unhealthy. That group includes many Black, Hispanic and Latino families in the U.S., who have less than 50 cents in assets for every dollar held by white families. Studies show that Black, Hispanic, and Latino families also face the biggest gaps in access to banking…
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Pearl Cleage Revisits Impact of Atlanta’s First Black Mayor in ‘Meditation on Maynard’
After the end of the 19th century, it was not until the 1960s, following the Civil Rights Movement and the passage of both the Civil Rights…
Consumers Can Help the Environment
Recycling is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to help the environment. Although many people understand the significance of recycling, there is still room…
Why Advocates Are Urging for More Protections for the World’s Oceans
A new report has found that expanded industrial fishing, ocean warming, acidification and pollution are having severe impacts on the health of the oceans and, in…
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Arts & Culture
‘Tis the Season for Scams: 5 Ways to Protect You and Your Family
According to a Scam and Robocall Report from T-Mobile, Americans lost an estimated $39.5 billion to phone scams in 2022. Lucky for you, there are several…
Holiday Meals Simplified
With holiday entertaining on the minds of many this time of year, it’s important to take steps to make setting the table stress-free and keep focus…
“A Different World” Cast Reunites at Kean University for Vital Panel Discussion
Serving to empower Black students to seek higher education, especially at an HBCU, the hit show has approached its 35th Anniversary. In lieu, Lamont O. Repollet,…
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Business & Finance
“Pocstock” Raises $1.4M to Increase Diversity and Inclusion in Advertising, Media, and AI Technology
POCSTOCK, INC “pocstock”, a leading, diversity-focused content company, is pleased to announce a significant, strategic investment that will propel the organization into its next phase of…
Crafting Your Personal Definition of Financial Wellness
Defining Financial Wellness Financial wellness extends beyond financial stability. It means clearly understanding one’s financial situation and making informed decisions that align with immediate needs and…
Low-Cost and Free Activities for the Budget-Conscious
Explore the Great Outdoors Nature offers an abundance of free entertainment. Take advantage of local parks, hiking trails, and nature reserves. Not only will you get…
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Health
“Why Advocates Say That Fentanyl Deaths Are Preventable”
The overwhelming majority of opioid overdose deaths are due to illicitly manufactured fentanyl. Here’s what physicians at the American Medical Association (AMA) want you to know…
At Maternal and Infant Health Roundtable Discussion at University Hospital, First Lady Tammy Murphy Announces Introduction of Doula Access Bill
NEWARK – First Lady Tammy Murphy today hosted a roundtable discussion at University Hospital in Newark to discuss maternal and infant health progress in New Jersey and…
Blacks More Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s than Whites: CDC
African Americans are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than whites in the U.S., and less likely to be correctly diagnosed while their families often struggle to…
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