Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated on the third Monday of January to honor the civil rights leader’s legacy of equality, justice, and non-violent protest, with millions of people participating in service projects and reflecting on his life and legacy.
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Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, Nobel winner, dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 after a lifetime of advocating for human rights and democracy, having been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts.
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Daughters of Malcolm X sue CIA, FBI and NYPD over the civil rights leader’s assassination
Three daughters of Malcolm X have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the CIA, FBI, NYPD, and others, alleging their involvement in the 1965 assassination of the civil rights leader and their failure to prevent the killing.
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Don’t wait for a holiday surge, now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines
The CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older receive an updated COVID-19 shot and yearly flu vaccine to protect against the winter surge of the coronavirus and flu, as well as RSV, and encourages the use of the nasal spray FluMist for those who are averse to shots.
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Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81
Judith Jamison, a renowned choreographer and artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, died after a brief illness in New York at the age of 81.
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Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer and one of the best defensive players in NBA history, has died at age 58 after a battle with brain cancer, leaving behind a legacy of charitable and humanitarian work.
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A Capitol rioter hawked Jan. 6 merchandise from jail. The judge who sentenced him was disturbed
Shane Jenkins, who was sentenced to seven years in prison for storming the Capitol, was disturbed by the judge’s statement that he was not being punished for his political beliefs, and a website promoting the notion of being a political prisoner was created to shed light on the treatment of Jan. 6 defendants.
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Rev. Boise Kimber elected president of largest Black Protestant denomination in U.S.
The Rev. Boise Kimber was elected as the new president of the National Baptist Convention, USA, after a controversial leadership election, with the aim of uniting the convention and fostering an atmosphere where every member congregation thrives.
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1 student dead after shooting in a Maryland high school dispute, police say
A 16-year-old student was charged with murder after shooting a 15-year-old student in a bathroom at Joppatowne High School, leading to a parent-student reunification center and the arrest of the shooter minutes after the incident.
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Rich Homie Quan, the Atlanta rapper known for trap jams like ‘Type of Way,’ dies at 33
Rich Homie Quan, the Atlanta rapper known for hits such as “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)”, has died at an Atlanta hospital at the age of 33.
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A ‘side hustle’ can be a way to try out a new business idea before jumping in all the way
Aspiring entrepreneurs can benefit from exploring a side hustle to test out a new business idea, but must be organized, aware of tax implications, and avoid burnout to ensure success.
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Income gap between Black and White US residents shrank between Gen Xers and millennials, study says
The income gap between White and Black young adults narrowed for millennials compared to Generation X, due to greater income mobility for poor Black children and declining mobility for low-income White children.