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A New Home, A New Chapter: Bakersfield Opens Senior Affordable Housing in the Southeast
For Rita McArn, moving to Bakersfield from Kansas City was an act of faith. She came to be close to her family and for the
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“Senior-itis” Carries UCLA to Title
UCLA delivered a commanding performance in the 2026 women’s national championship game, overpowering South Carolina 79-51 with a dominant showing on both ends of the floor. From the opening tip, the Bruins set the tone—building an early lead and never allowing the Gamecocks to find their rhythm.
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“Senior-itis” Carries UCLA to Title
UCLA delivered a commanding performance in the 2026 women’s national championship game, overpowering South Carolina 79-51 with a dominant showing on both ends of the floor. From the opening tip, the Bruins set the tone—building an early lead and never allowing the Gamecocks to find their rhythm.
South Hampton K-8 Students Among Top 10 Finalists for Samsung’s ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ Competition
Students at South Hampton K-8 School have placed among the top 10 national finalists for Samsung’s 2025-2026 “Solve for Tomorrow” competition.
“Senior-itis” Carries UCLA to Title
UCLA delivered a commanding performance in the 2026 women’s national championship game, overpowering South Carolina 79-51 with a dominant showing on both ends of the floor. From the opening tip, the Bruins set the tone—building an early lead and never allowing the Gamecocks to find their rhythm.
EXCLUSIVE: Russell Simmons Files Explosive Manhattan Lawsuit, Says HBO Ignored Sharpton, Jackson Warnings and Pushed a “Tabloid Hit Piece” Worldwide
Russell Simmons is accusing HBO and its partners of ignoring civil rights leaders, burying evidence, and turning his name into a global spectacle, and he’s putting it before a Manhattan court.
New Research Shows the Many Benefits of Early Learning
While the evidence is clear that pre-K makes a meaningful difference for children in the short and long term, children need access to high-quality programs to experience these benefits. Access, however, remains unequal, particularly to programs that provide high-quality experiences.“An Updated Look at Pre-K in Large American Cities,” research findings include:
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“Senior-itis” Carries UCLA to Title
UCLA delivered a commanding performance in the 2026 women’s national championship game, overpowering South Carolina 79-51 with a dominant showing on both ends of the
Honda Athletes Bring Olympic Spirit to Long Beach Grand Prix
Winter Games medalists to serve as Grand Marshals for iconic race weekend
Dodgers Roll in D.C., Bats Come Alive in Sweep of Nationals
Ohtani, Freeman and Pages power explosive offensive weekend for Los Angeles
A New Home, A New Chapter: Bakersfield Opens Senior Affordable Housing in the Southeast
For Rita McArn, moving to Bakersfield from Kansas City was an act of faith. She came to be close to her family and for the
Commentary: Our Vote Is Not a Blank Check–What Black Women Are Really Saying About the Governor’s Race
Every election cycle, the conversation starts the same way. Campaigns announce their outreach. Candidates say our name. They show up at our churches, our sorority
Prince George’s County, Maryland Advances Environmental Justice Through Urban Tree Planting Program, Installing More Than 2,000 Additional Native Trees
Prince George’s County is planting an additional 2,147 native trees and more than 3,000 native perennials, shrubs, and smaller trees through the end of May
Historic Black Baltimore Community Secures $3.15M Federal Grant for Flood Relief
After decades of persistent flooding and property damage, Turner Station, a historic Black community in Baltimore County, has received a federal grant to the tune
A Clinical Perspective on Common Health Conditions Affecting Black Women
Black Women’s Health Disparities Highlight Gaps in Research and Care