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Margaret Walker Center receives a $650,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation

Jackson State University’s Margaret Walker Center has been awarded a $650,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to help expand its capacity, enterprise and programming and that of the COFO Civil Rights Education Center.

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Tuskegee University Graduate Public Health Program Receives Full Accreditation

The Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine’s (TUCVM) Department of Graduate Public Health (DGPH) master’s in public health program is now fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH notified Tuskegee University President Dr. Charlotte Morris that the Tuskegee University Master of Public Health Program was reviewed by the CEPH Board of Councilors which acted at its June 1-3, 2022, meeting to approve full accreditation for a five-year accreditation period.

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Black Life Empowers 2022 American Black Film Festival

The 2022 American Black Film Festival featured in-theater screenings and a virtual component too. Issa Rae (Insecure) reigned as the festival ambassador and introduced her new HBO Max series “Rap Sh!t.” Crowds watched feature films, docs and shorts and participated in talk events, networking and of course partied hard. To stay tuned to Black film 24/7/365 go to ABFFPLAY.COM. Meanwhile, these distinguished films were part of the programming.

How Group Identities Fuel Inequality

How we relate to social groups, members of our own and others, influences how inequality arises and persists. That’s according to a Duke professor and pioneer in stratification economics, which combines sociology, social psychology, history, and economics to deepen understanding of persistent racial and ethnic disparities.

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Europe hasn't been this cheap for Americans in decades

If you're an American visiting Italy, Greece or Spain this summer after a travel hiatus during the pandemic, you're in luck: Meals, hotels and tours are more affordable in dollars than they've been in two decades.

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Maren Morris, Pitbull, Machine Gun Kelly and more to perform during CNN's 'The Fourth in America' concert

In just a few hours, the skies will be lit up with fireworks across the country to mark America's independence.

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Women's Euro 2022: Record-breaking crowds, the favorites and which players to watch

Euro 2022 looks set to be the crescendo for a record-breaking wave of support for women's football in Europe this season.

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5 things to know for July 5: Shooting, Ukraine, Jayland Walker, Travel, Eiffel Tower

Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.

Here's why Democrats could keep the Senate

Election Day 2022 is now four months away. Democrats are trying to hold on to slim majorities in both the House and Senate. They're doing so against the backdrop of high inflation and an economy viewed in poor shape, which is the issue dominating voters' minds.

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'People just falling and falling': Witnesses describe terror at Illinois parade shooting

Zoe Pawelczak's dad thought the repetitive pops ringing out at Highland Park's Fourth of July parade Monday morning were part of the show, she says. But she felt something was off.

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Former preschool teacher identified as a victim of July Fourth parade shooting

What was supposed to be a day of national celebration turned into a day of tragedy and fear when a gunman killed six people and injured dozens of others at a July Fourth parade in Highland Park, Illinois.

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This photo of a kiss is a modern allegory for queer Black love

As D'Angelo Lovell Williams posed for a kiss with a former partner, Glenn, in front of the camera, their faces each obscured by the black silk cloth of a backwards durag, the photographer had a famous painting in mind.

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Philadelphia mayor says he's worried about other big events after 2 officers shot during a July Fourth event

Two police officers were shot during a July Fourth celebration in Philadelphia, authorities said.

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'Thor: Love and Thunder' doesn't rekindle the spark that 'Ragnarok' ignited

The impressive mix of tones and styles that director Taika Waititi pulled off in "Thor: Ragnarok" largely fizzles in "Thor: Love and Thunder," which isn't as funny as it wants to be, as stirring as it needs to be or romantic as it ought to be. Although well paced at just under two hours, instead of the hoped-for fireworks this comes a little too close to feeling like a post-Fourth of July dud.

Veterans coping with PTSD suffer through trauma from July 4th fireworks

While thousands gather to enjoy fireworks to celebrate the birth of a nation, thousands of veterans who suffer with post traumatic stress disorder will stay indoors to avoid the fireworks.

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Suspect in custody after deadly Illinois July Fourth parade shooting

Hours after gunfire interrupted the Highland Park, Illinois, July Fourth parade, killing six people and wounding dozens more, police apprehended the man they believe was responsible.

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'Those are wartime injuries': Doctor describes the horrific scene at the Highland Park shooting

Dr. David Baum waited a minute after the shooting stopped at the northern Illinois Fourth of July parade he attended Monday, and then ran toward the victims. And what he saw, he said, was horrifying.

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Alvarez Sparks Fourth Of July Celebration With Walk-Off Home Run

“It was definitely special,” said Alvarez. “My first walk-off in the Major Leagues, and obviously, being able to pull this one out is very special.”

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Drake has a nostalgic moment on stage with the Backstreet Boys

The Backstreet Boys had an on-stage visitor at their show in Toronto, Canada on Saturday night.

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Walk-Off Home Run By Rookie Jeremy Peña Helps Astros Secure Sweep Of Angels

“It was my first multi-homer game and to end it on a walk-off is unreal,” said Peñawho finished the game by going 4-for-5 at the plate. “It’s always fun walking it off. You get the win, and we get to go home. It was great.”