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A Play About Love In London Has Entranced New Yorkers
“Shifters,” the acclaimed Black British romance by Benedict Lombe and director Lynette Linton, now captivates New York audiences at Cherry Lane Theatre. Starring Charity Bedu-Addo and Daniel Ezra as former friends-turned-lovers Des and Dre, the nonlinear story explores memory, love, and how upbringing shapes destiny, resonating deeply with young, mostly Black and POC theatergoers.
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The Seattle Medium, The Urban League And Byrd Barr Place Launch ‘Pack the House’ Campaign To Support Black-Owned Restaurants
The Seattle Medium, in partnership with the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle and Byrd Barr Place, is launching its “Pack the House” campaign Sept. 2, beginning a 10-week effort to rally community support for Black-owned restaurants throughout the greater Seattle area.
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5 Dead, 5 Injured After Amazon Cargo Plane Overruns Runway In Miami, Striking Multiple Vehicles
An Amazon cargo Boeing 767 overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport Sunday, striking vehicles and catching fire, killing at least five and injuring five others. The plane, operated by 21 Air, was traveling from San Juan. No Mayday was declared before landing. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause.
Best Emerging Community Leader: Keisha Credit Is Turning Influence Into Impact
Keisha Credit has been recognized as Best Emerging Community Leader and Best Social Media Influencer at The Seattle Medium's inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards. This acknowledgment highlights her significant contributions to celebrating Black culture and fostering community connections through digital platforms.
America’s Reading Crisis Demands More Than Concern. It Demands Action.
Marc H. Morial warns that declining reading scores in New York City and nationwide, with nearly 40 percent of fourth graders and a third of eighth graders below basic level, reveal a literacy crisis threatening opportunity and equity. He calls for systemic reform, early intervention, literacy recovery for older students, and urgent national action.
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Podcast: Navy’s Bid To Rename USS Doris Miller Sparks Outcry Over Black History
The Navy may strip Doris Miller's name from aircraft carrier CVN-81, potentially replacing it with President Trump's. Retired Navy Captain Tony Barnes talks about Miller's legacy, the ship's historic significance as the first carrier named for a Black American, and concerns over recognition of Black military heroes.
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