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Trump administration’s latest big move on marijuana leaves out Black businesses

The Trump administration has partially followed through on an executive order signed by President Donald Trump last year that calls for the reclassification of marijuana under federal law. On Thursday, Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order at the Department of Justice to immediately reschedule state-licensed medical marijuana

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Family of Celeste Rivas reacts to cause of death findings in D4vd case

The family of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez has released an emotional public statement following the official confirmation of her cause of death, as the criminal case involving singer d4vd continues to unfold. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Rivas died from “multiple penetrating injuries,” a finding that comes

Nebraska to open first Black-founded all-girls middle school in North Omaha

A new chapter in education is set to begin in North Omaha as Identity Preparatory Academy prepares to open as Nebraska’s first state-approved Black-founded school, designed specifically as an all-girls middle school, according to Omaha’s KETV 7. Founded by educator and leader DerNecia Phillips, the school aims to provide a

J.R. Smith proves it’s never too late with upcoming HBCU graduation

J.R. Smith, a former two-time NBA champion, is about to add a whole new credential to his name. This spring, Smith will walk across the stage at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to receive his Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies–Applied Cultural Thought from the College of Arts,

Kehlani shares insight on bipolar and BPD diagnosis and mental health journey

Kehlani is speaking candidly about her mental health journey, one year after revealing she had been diagnosed with both bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder (BPD). In a recent interview published April 22, the Grammy-winning artist reflected on how the diagnosis has reshaped her life, offering both clarity and responsibility.