DOWNTOWN TEMPE, AZ By Nichelle Hutchinson Downtown Tempe celebrated our freedom from slavery with a party featuring Black-owned businesses, artists, food vendors, entertainment, and even a skating rink! When you first arrive at the entrance, vendors such as Stand 22 Blessings are lined up, showcasing their talent and businesses. There was a storytelling booth that […]
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House Passes SAVE Act, Raising Questions for Gulf Coast Communities By Takeira Nettles The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the SAVE Act, a bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, prompting renewed debate over voting access and election security across the country. The legislation, formally known as […]
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Public Health Under Scrutiny in Pensacola Amid Rising STDs By Takeira S. Nettles Pensacola health officials and law enforcement are confronting intersecting challenges related to sexual health in the community as sexually transmitted infections continue to be reported at elevated levels and a local police officer faces criminal charges linked to nondisclosure of his HIV […]
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Power, Policy and Perception: Donald Trump and the Black Community By Takeira S. Nettles Donald Trump has maintained a complex and often debated relationship with Black Americans, shaped by policy initiatives, personal actions, and decades of controversy. Having served from 2017 to 2021 and returning to the White House in 2025 for a second nonconsecutive […]
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