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Podcast: Black America Faces Recession: Report Highlights Housing, AI Policy Issues

A recent report by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies indicates that Black America is already facing a recession, characterized by significant job losses and declines in housing, broadband access, federal employment, and artificial intelligence policy. The 2025 economic downturn has had a disproportionate impact on Black Americans, underscoring systemic inequities. NNPA Senior National Correspondent Stacy Brown joins the Rhythm & News Podcast to share more on this study.

Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

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Podcast: Acts On Stage Continues Summer Musical Tradition With Peter Pan...

Acts On Stage will present its teen summer musical production of 'Peter Pan' at Seattle Center's McCaw Hall from August 28 to 30, notably featuring three young Black actors in the leading roles.