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Holiday Countdown What you need to know about celebrating Kwanzaa!
Celebrated every year from December 26 through January 1, Kwanzaa is a week of festivities honoring African American culture ...
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A Hard life’s lesson learned too young!
It’s recess time at a suburban elementary school. MJ and his new friend—both five years old—are standing around the playground when an older student passes by, […] ...
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Wisconsin Black Historical Society /Museum to kick off Kwanzaa on Dec. 26
Its principles promote and celebrate history, values, family, community, and culture. Kwanzaa begins on December 26 and ends on January 1, 2025. It was created in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga. In 1967 ...
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Gov. Evers, First Lady Celebrate Kwanzaa in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a happy Kwanzaa.  The governor and first lady’s video message is available here, […] ...
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Permanent Standard Time? Trump’s Plan Could Change How D.C., Nation, Experiences Daylight
NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement to eliminate ...
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Seven Ways to Keep a Positive Mindset While Parenting
Parenting is a beautiful journey, but let’s be honest—it’s not always easy. The late nights, endless diaper changes, and emotional highs and lows can feel overwhelming. Yet, maintaining a positive ...
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Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates
NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The American Civil Liberties Union celebrated President Joe ...
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death penalty
The use of capital punishment remains legal in about half of U.S. states, where more than two dozen executions have occurred ...
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Fiscal Facts: How and why arrests and police-citizen contacts are declining in Milwaukee
The total number of Milwaukee Police Department arrests, traffic stops, and contacts with citizens dropped precipitously in recent years, raising questions about the impact of these trends on public ...
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Pharrell Williams Joins UNESCO as Goodwill Ambassador, Pledges to Support Education and Culture
NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Pharrell Williams, the multi-talented artist and humanist known for his global hits and philanthropic work, has officially joined the ranks ...
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Holiday Countdown 8 Tips for Coping with Depression During the Holidays
Joy. It’s a word most would associate with the holiday season, yet for many of the 320+ million people worldwide suffering from depression, joy might feel nearly impossible this time of the year.
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Critical Race Theory Will Continue To Be Attacked — So Read These 8 Empowering Books By Black Authors
Black storytellers have historically been our balm and compass, given their ability to help us make sense of the world on a macro level while ensuring we remain conscious of critical elements within ...