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FAMILY FEATURES Millions of Americans are out of work right now, but even without the pandemic, millions more are sidelined every year by something more common: an accident, illness or injury that causes a disability. In fact, more than 1 in 4 of today’s 20-year-olds will suffer a disability that keeps them out of work…

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ABOVE PHOTO: San Antonio Spurs Jakob Poeltl (25) misses a shot against Philadelphia 76ers Tobias Harris (12) and Matisse Thybulle (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.   (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)  The Philadelphia 76ers first week in the NBA bubble showed…

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Blossoming and flowing into the world that for all your life you have been told about, for all your life you had been sheltered from. WHAT TIME IS IT? Seeing the opportunities and hearing the cries of my people who cannot get a decent pay and benefit packaged JOB! WHAT TIME IS IT? Sistahs and…

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BPT As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to present health and economic challenges, it is difficult to focus on anything other than the present. It’s important, though, not to lose sight of the years ahead and to take steps that can put you in a better position when we emerge on the other side. The…

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By Kharisma McIlwaine Each year, 1,000 high school students are selected to participate in a program sponsored by the American Legion leadership conference called Boys State. During the week-long program, the students are divided into two parties —the Nationalists and the Federalists — and are given the opportunity to create their own political platforms and…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Faithful Dell concertgoer Donna O’Day enjoys the concert amidst a packed house.  (Photo courtesy: Jim Brown) Patty Jackson “Queen of The Dell” and more speak about the Dell concert series. “I miss the people.” By Jim Brown It was supposed to be another great season for the enthusiastic concertgoers who faithfully attend shows…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Beyoncé in a scene from her visual album “Black is King,” premiering Friday on Disney Plus.  (Robin Harper/Parkwood Entertainment/Disney + via AP) By Mesfin Fekadu ASSOCIATED PRESS “Black Is King,” Beyoncé’s new film, takes you on a journey of Black art, music, history and fashion as the superstar transports you to Africa to…

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Family Features One in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and adult African Americans are 20% more likely to experience mental health issues compared to the general population.  “The factors that cause or exacerbate mental illness are often found in higher numbers among minorities,” said…

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New York City is inarguably one of the most social metropolises in the world — which may explain why it was hit the hardest during the early phases of COVID-19.  However, the communal spirit and nature of the city is still alive and breathing — just through a mask and at roughly six feet of…

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ABOVE PHOTO: FILE – Interim Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson and Jay B. confer as protesters march north during a peaceful protest against police brutality in Aurora, Colo. Wilson was picked to be the chief of the Aurora Police Department in a 10-1 vote Monday night, Aug. 3 becoming the first woman to hold the…

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