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Why people stay after local economies collapse − a story of home among the ghosts of shuttered steel mills

The Conversation - August 28, 2024

Steelworkers line up for their paychecks at U.S. Steel’s South Works in Chicago in 1959. Bettman Collection via Getty Images by Amanda McMillan Lequieu, Drexel...

From a Pig as Political Candidate to a Breakout speech for Obama − Democratic National Convention Often Leaves its Mark on History

The Conversation - August 10, 2024

The logo for the Democratic National Convention is displayed at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., ahead of the Aug. 19-22, 2024, event. Scott...

Donald Trump Isn’t the First President to Be Arrested

Jeremy Allen, Executive Editor - August 24, 2023

Upon turning himself into Atlanta’s Fulton County Jail, former President Donald Trump will become the second person in U.S. history to serve as president...

From Streets to Stage to Page: Jeezy’s Talks His New Book “Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe”

Lynzee Mychael, Multimedia Journalist - August 17, 2023

While Jeezy has recently unveiled his first book, "Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe," many of his fans view this as a seamless continuation...

Remembering Clarence Avant: The Black Godfather of Entertainment Dies at 92

Lynzee Mychael, Multimedia Journalist - August 14, 2023

Clarence Avant, the esteemed manager, entrepreneur, facilitator, and advisor, has bid us farewell at the age of 92. His passing marks the end of...

Afro Nation Detroit Adds Dej Loaf to Star-Studded Lineup

Jeremy Allen, Executive Editor - August 11, 2023

Fresh off the release of her new single "Please Don't Go," which features Afrobeats sensation Teni and CheekyChizzy, Detroit rapper Dej Loaf has been added to the Afro Nation Detroit lineup.

Simone Biles Soars Back to Victory: An Unbelievable Return

Lynzee Mychael, Multimedia Journalist - August 7, 2023

In a radiant comeback that left spectators awestruck and gymnastics enthusiasts in sheer disbelief, Simone Biles marked her triumphant return to the world of...

Stacey Abrams Concedes Loss to Brian Kemp in Georgia Governor’s Race

Roz Edward - November 9, 2022

As Stacey Abrams conceded the loss for governor of Georgia to Republican incumbent Brain Kemp, supporters vowed to continue her mission of eliminating voter...

Warnock, Walker Will Face Each Other Again on Dec. 6

Roz Edward - November 9, 2022

Georgia voters who hoped for a decisive outcome to hotly contested midterm races and an end to the relentless run of campaign ads dominating...

‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Sentenced In Hate Crime Hoax [Video]

Black Information Network - March 13, 2022

Actor Jussie Smollett has been sentenced to 30 months felony probation in the January 2019 hate crime a jury determined he staged. An Illinois...

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