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McDonald’s to Host 10th Annual “Read-In” Celebrating Black History Month with DeDe McGuire
McDonald’s is hosting its 10th Anniversary McDonald’s Read-In on February 28th to promote literacy and cultural heritage, featuring guest speaker DeDe McGuire, free books, Happy Meals, and photo opportunities.
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The Real Cost of ‘Sinners’ Success: College, Black Excellence, and Power
The success of Ryan Coogler’s film “Sinners” has sparked a conversation about the role of education in Black excellence, highlighting the structural barriers that prevent Black and Brown students from accessing power-shaping education and the need for expanded choice and opportunity.
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Kyrie Irving to Miss Remainder of 2025–26 Season as Recovery Continues
Kyrie Irving will not return to the Dallas Mavericks for the rest of the 2025-26 NBA season as he continues rehabilitation from ACL reconstruction surgery, but will remain a visible presence around the team and is expected to return stronger next season.
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Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Passes Away at 81
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., a Civil Rights icon, passed away on Tuesday after a long career of fighting for justice, equality, and love, and was remembered for his work with Martin Luther King, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, and his two runs for the presidency.
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Black Athletes Break Barriers at 2026 Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics saw a significant number of Black athletes from around the world, including two-time Olympian Erin Jackson, Laila Edwards, and Stevenson Savart, competing in sports traditionally dominated by white athletes from Nordic countries.
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Trump Administration’s TrumpRx Website Criticized for Limited Benefits
The Trump administration’s TrumpRx.gov website is intended to help uninsured Americans afford prescription drugs, but experts say it offers fewer benefits than other discount drug sites and is limited to 43 medications.
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Preserved by Purpose: Elevate with Excellence
At the New Mt. Rose Missionary Baptist Church’s Red Hat Tea, Shewanda Riley discussed how to elevate with excellence by walking in excellence before being elevated, moving in the direction that God has for us, and following a Kingdom vision with a Christ-centered identity and focus.
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The Evolution and Challenges of the Black Church in America
The Black Church has been a source of hope, resilience, and community for generations, but its relevance and influence have been questioned by different generations, leading to a shift in focus from asking “What happened to the Black Church?” to asking “What is happening now in the Black Church?”.
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Rising optimism among small and middle market business leaders suggests growth for Dallas
The 2026 Business Leaders Outlook survey from JPMorganChase reveals a rebound in business and economic confidence among small and midsize business leaders, with inflation and economic uncertainty being the top concerns for 2026.