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Stay informed with the latest stories that matter most to our neighborhoods. From local events and community highlights to important updates and voices from around the city — this is your source for real, relevant, and uplifting community news.


The New Deception: Traffickers Disguised as Military Personnel
Across the nation, disturbing reports are surfacing about a new tactic being used in child trafficking — individuals either posing as mil…

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Aug 14


Why Is Umar Johnson Still Online Begging for Money?
Despite years of donations, promises, and progress updates, the actual functioning of the school remains in limbo.

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Aug 13


Heaven Is at a Woman’s Feet
There’s an old saying found in many cultures, from Arabic proverbs to African wisdom traditions: “Heaven lies at the feet of your mother.”

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Aug 12


Suicide and Mental Health in the Black Community: Breaking the Silence and Finding Help
Mental health in the Black community must be treated with urgency. We cannot afford to lose more lives because people feel too ashamed or…

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Aug 12


Epidemic in the 757: Our Young Gods and Goddess Are Dying — How Do We Reach Them?
In the 757, we are losing far too many young Black men and women to the streets.

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Aug 11


Living Off-Grid: How to Break Free and Thrive
Living off-grid means you are not dependent on public utilities such as electricity, water, gas, or sewer systems. Instead, you generate…

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Aug 9


Community Engagement Through Radio: Building Stronger Connections
In an age of fast-paced digital media and algorithm-driven content, one platform has quietly maintained its power to inform, inspire, and…

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Aug 6


📞 What’s the Real Agenda Behind These Telemarketer Calls Asking to Buy Your Home?
If you’re a homeowner in 2025, chances are your phone has been ringing off the hook — and not from friends or family. The new trend?

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Aug 5


The Power of Music in Healing and Wellness
We all have a story. We all carry wounds. But through music, we find a bridge between pain and peace, chaos and clarity. In the lyrics…

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Aug 5


Memes Over Meaning: Have We Lost the Art of Authentic Communication?
Memes have their place. But your mind, heart, and voice deserve more than a recycled template.

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Aug 5


Gun Violence in Our Communities: What Will It Take to Break the Cycle?
Gunshots have become a soundtrack in too many neighborhoods—interrupting dinners, ending lives, and numbing generations to trauma…

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Aug 4


Present But Pushed Away: A Father's Struggle to Stay in His Child’s Life
Being a father is more than a biological tie—it’s a calling. It’s showing up, being accountable, loving deeply, and leading by example.

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Aug 4


Dancehall & Reggae: Then & Now
From the sun-drenched hills of Jamaica to global airwaves, Reggae and Dancehall have shaped not just music—but culture, identity, and resist

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Aug 4


Where Is the Soul in R&B?
Once upon a time, R&B was more than a genre—it was a feeling. It was that slow burn on a rainy day, that late-night phone call, that…

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Aug 4


Silent Followers & Loud Dissenters: Why Some People Only Show Up to Disagree
In today’s world of social media, having “followers” doesn’t always mean you’re supported. You might have hundreds or even thousands of…

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Aug 4


ZaZa Ali: Bridging Spiritual Depth, Creativity & Conscious Culture
ZaZa Ali is not simply an artist; she’s a thought-leader, spiritual guide, and creative alchemist reaching tens of thousands across platform

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Aug 4


Banking on Broken Promises: The Robbery of the Freedman’s Bank and the Betrayal of Indigenous and Black Freedmen
In the aftermath of the Civil War, America stood at a crossroads. Millions of formerly enslaved people — including Aboriginal Indigenous American Indians and African-descended Freedmen — sought a path to economic self-sufficiency, land ownership, and full citizenship. What they received instead was a false promise...

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Aug 3


When Love Turns Loud: Healing the Gender Wars Between Black Men and Women
Scroll through YouTube, TikTok, or Twitter (X), and you’ll see it: a toxic echo chamber where Black men and women go viral tearing each…

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Aug 2


Rooted in Legacy, Building for the Future: A Plan for Economic Power in the Black Indigenous Community
In every corner of this country, the Black Indigenous community has left a powerful imprint through culture, labor, land stewardship, and…

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Aug 2


Flash Floods in New York: Culprit, Chaos & Community Call to Action
a violent storm dumped up to 5 inches of rain in Queens and across New York City, triggering catastrophic flash flooding. The deluge…

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Aug 1