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Report exposes how chains like Dollar General prey on the poor with cash-back fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published a report Aug. 27 highlighting how large retailers such as Dollar General and Kroger exploit low-income communities’ lack of access...
U.S. weather includes heat wave, tropical storm, landslide, flash flood and snow
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn.—It was a wild week of weather in many parts of the United States, from heat waves to snowstorms to flash floods.
Here’s...
Proposed legislation in California for Native American mascot ban
LOS ANGELES—California lawmak-ers have proposed a bill prohibiting all public K-12 schools in the state from using derogatory terms for school or athletic team...
N.O.I. Musical Ensemble brings sounds of harmony to New York
by Yaminah Muhammad
HARLEM—Majestic vibrations filled the sixth floor of the Alhambra Ballroom on Saturday, August 24, as the Nation of Islam’s Musical Ensemble performed...
Open for global business. A turnout of nearly 3,000 attendees at The National Black...
ATLANTA—The National Business League (NBL), founded 124 years ago by Mr. Booker T. Washington, continues in its pursuit of meaningful, Black economic inclusion. Two...
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Africa endorses nominees for 2025 election of AU Commission chair
The process has begun for the February 2025 election of a new African Union Commission chairperson. According to the commission, the consideration for nominees...
23 African countries are developing 125 new satellites for budding space program
After numerous delays, Senegal has finally launched its first-ever satellite GAINDESAT-1A into orbit. The feat marks the first stage of the African country’s budding...