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#AsanteheneOtumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, the paramount ruler of #Ghana’s #AshantiKingdom, celebrated Akwasidae Festival at #BowieState University on Aug. 30, making it the first of the festival in the United States. https://t.co/u4NtSm0vRG

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Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 6,000 cases and 2,911 deaths, as insecurity and displacement hinder efforts to contain the virus in eastern provinces.
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Nearly two weeks after a derecho cut power, thousands in Gary still wait. Meanwhile, Black churches continue feeding, sheltering, and sustaining their communities. https://t.co/lqygFFzovA

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On Aug. 31 a jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur

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As the trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing nears its end, fans say the case offers a chance for answers and resolution nearly 30 years after his death.
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Morgan State leads a 16-center research network focused on community-based solutions to persistent Black maternal health disparities.
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Llerraj Esuod, South Florida educator and author, responds to a viral video of Principal Bridget McKinney on dress-code, highlighting educators' challenges balancing authority and student voice. https://t.co/U4S0p7QLtU

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Steven Ragsdale reflects on the historic importance of literacy in Black communities and warns that declining reading habits, fueled by screens and instant access to information, could weaken curiosity and critical thinking.
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AfriThrive received $800,000 in federal funding to renovate its Essex food center, adding cold storage and nutrition classrooms to better serve Baltimore-area families.
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#SeanGrayson, a former #SangamonCounty sheriff’s deputy, has died in prison at age 32. Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting #SonyaMassey in July 2024. https://t.co/vRTmvXQcC7

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The 56th annual #MarcusGarvey Celebration took place at #HarlemSquarePark on Aug. 15. In honor of Garvey’s legacy, the West #Baltimore community joined together for a day of fun, fellowship and education. https://t.co/0yEZ7vloQv

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#Baltimore’s #BackToSchool Kick-Off gave hundreds of families supplies and community resources as students returned Aug. 24 under new schools CEO Dr. #JermaineDawson. https://t.co/MKk2nZybcn

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A potentially historic #BlackRepublican, a white #Democrat in a plurality-Black district and an insurgent #BlackProgressive emerged victorious from #Florida’s primaries — and complicated familiar narratives about #BlackPolitics. https://t.co/SViRwO5j54

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#EastBaltimoreDevelopment, Inc. and #Baltimore Development Corporation are entering a strategic alignment that will shift EBDI’s day-to-day operations to #BDC beginning Sept. 1 while preserving #EBDI’s nonprofit status, assets and community commitments. https://t.co/VUUu6qCcuw

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Gary’s prolonged blackout shows how a #derecho’s broad winds, rain-saturated soil and tree-damaged overhead lines can overwhelm a power grid. #GaryIndiana https://t.co/nM1klKdAF1

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Hundreds gathered in Washington, #DC, on the 63rd anniversary of the historic #MarchOnWashington to defend #votingrights, #civilrights and economic justice amid concerns about political and social setbacks. https://t.co/5u1UM17gL6

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A former #Compton gang detective testified that Duane “#KeffeD” Davis had authority to approve #TupacShakur’s 1996 shooting, while defense lawyers highlighted a lack of physical evidence. https://t.co/IPTID7PJ4R

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#Baltimore ranked second in the Community Justice Action Fund’s 2025 #ViolencePreventionIndex, which assesses cities’ violence prevention infrastructure and strategies. https://t.co/OgpkjyOlPj

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The commentary reflects on #DollyParton’s legacy through her enduring connection to #BlackCulture, particularly #WhitneyHouston’s transformative rendition of “I Will Always Love You.” https://t.co/15Lfr36f4z

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Family and friends are still mourning the death of #GeneRayArtis, better known as “#DancinTony.” A funeral service will be held Sept. 4 at Union Temple Baptist Church, located at 1225 W Street SE Washington, #DC 20020. https://t.co/xvZGocf6uR