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Vermont's Harmony Edosomwan takes Miss Black USA crown

Vermont's Harmony Edosomwan takes Miss Black USA crown

Afro-American Newspapers — Miss Black Vermont, Harmony Edosomwan, now has a new title to add to her name. The chef and owner of Harmony's Kitchen in Winooski, Vt., was crowned Miss Black...
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Nearly contained sewage spill leaves serious concerns for the Potomac River

Nearly contained sewage spill leaves serious concerns for the Potomac River

The Bay Journal — Six days after a massive sewage spill into the Potomac River upstream of the District of Columbia, the city's water utility, DC Water, announced that the overflow was "nearing full
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Independent 'microgrid' empowers DC site - and community - with renewable energy

Independent 'microgrid' empowers DC site - and community - with renewable energy

The Bay Journal — The St. Elizabeths East campus in the southeast of the District of Columbia was once home to a psychiatric institution known for segregating patients and performing inhumane conversion therapy. It
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Harlem Globetrotters celebrate a century of entertainment in D.C. before Baltimore stop

Harlem Globetrotters celebrate a century of entertainment in D.C. before Baltimore stop

Afro-American Newspapers — The Harlem Globetrotters celebrate their centennial tour, inspiring the next generation of basketball talent while showcasing their showmanship and history.
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Civil War Museum honors Black troops; official reopening remains uncertain

Civil War Museum honors Black troops; official reopening remains uncertain

Afro-American Newspapers — The African American Civil War Memorial Museum (AACWM) held its annual Reading of the Names on Nov. 11, honoring more than 200,000 United States Colored Troops. While the event marked a major moment of remembrance for Black veterans and descendants, the museum's long-awaited official reopening remains delayed due to the government shutdown and supply chain challenges.
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Wizards honor John Wall

Wizards honor John Wall

Afro-American Newspapers — Washington Wizards honor former star John Wall for his career and community impact. Special tribute, bobble heads, and a $25,000 donation to his foundation.
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'Abbott Elementary' Hit New Heights in A+ Season

'Abbott Elementary' Hit New Heights in A+ Season

Pop Heist — 'Abbott Elementary's' supporting cast stepped into the spotlight this year, making Season 4 the strongest yet.
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Little District Books Begins Its Next Chapter

Little District Books Begins Its Next Chapter

Washington City Paper — After three years along Barracks Row, the city’s only queer-focused bookstore has moved into a bigger space with even bigger plans
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Historic African-American family celebrates 100th reunion

Historic African-American family celebrates 100th reunion

Afro-American Newspapers — The Quander family celebrated their 100th reunion, honoring their history and legacy. The family's historian, Judge Rohulamin Quander, attended before his passing.
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Local Bookstores Love to Celebrate Romance

Local Bookstores Love to Celebrate Romance

Washington City Paper — Bookstore Romance Day takes place Aug. 9 with discounts, author signings, games, and new recommendations to genre readers old and new.
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7 Supreme Court Cases That Black Americans Should Track This Summer

7 Supreme Court Cases That Black Americans Should Track This Summer

Capital B — Issues before the high court range from health care access and citizenship to workplace discrimination and redistricting.
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Making the Most of Independent Bookstore Day

Making the Most of Independent Bookstore Day

Washington City Paper — Local shops share tips on how to tackle the 12th annual celebration of indie bookstores, a daylong event taking place in D.C. on April 26.
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'Abbott Elementary' Season 4 Continues To Raise the Bar - Pop Heist

'Abbott Elementary' Season 4 Continues To Raise the Bar - Pop Heist

popheist.com — 'Abbott Elementary' Season 4 is only halfway done and it's the most ambitious season yet. Read our mid-season check-in with the 'Abbott' crew.
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ACAB but not Scooby-Doo tho

ACAB but not Scooby-Doo tho

Pop Heist — In this episode, Scoob and the gang toe the line between mystery solving and assisting the police state.
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NOBCChE celebrates 50 years

NOBCChE celebrates 50 years

C&EN — At its annual meeting, the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers highlights its past while looking ahead to future progress
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Mixology science and moon-themed mocktails

Mixology science and moon-themed mocktails

C&EN — The chemical benefits of certain cocktail mixers over others and an overview of a competition for space-themed mocktails.
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US brings home medals at the 55th International Chemistry Olympiad

US brings home medals at the 55th International Chemistry Olympiad

C and EN — Students brave competition and held their own
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Career Ladder: Kerisha Bowen

Career Ladder: Kerisha Bowen

C&EN — 1998-2011 Dreams of teaching Kerisha Bowen was born in Trinidad and moved to Toronto before her family finally settled in Pennsylvania. A good student, Bowen wanted to be a professor. She majored in chemistry at Lincoln University, then earned an MS and PhD in chemistry at Temple University as part of a program to help students from underrepresented groups enter academic careers.
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Spotlight on Trans/NB members of the FGC

Spotlight on Trans/NB members of the FGC

Gayming Magazine —
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Court Approves Additional Pandemic Relief for Small Businesses

Court Approves Additional Pandemic Relief for Small Businesses

Fort Bend Herald & Texas Coaster — Fort Bend County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved several measures to provide financial relief to county small businesses impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The relief will come in the form of $2 million to fund grants for small businesses in need and online training related to helping them find necessary aid going forward.
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Council OKs new sidewalk construction

Council OKs new sidewalk construction

Fort Bend Herald & Texas Coaster — Rosenberg City Council members unanimously approved plans for constructing new sidewalk sections in five areas around the city during fiscal year 2022. The areas selected are intended to help lead more people to commercial areas of Rosenberg and help the city's economy.
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9 inducted into first hall of fame class

9 inducted into first hall of fame class

Fort Bend Herald — When Larry Callies founded the Black Cowboy Museum in 2017, he had one goal: teaching people a history they might not have heard otherwise.
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Metalqueersolid on Street Fighter, being out and proud, and hate raids

Metalqueersolid on Street Fighter, being out and proud, and hate raids

Gayming Magazine — A feature story on one of the top Street Fighter V players in Europe who is also the biggest name openly gay player in the scene
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Yellow paints, old and new

Yellow paints, old and new

C&EN — Elements of aging yellow paint A piece of art can resonate with a viewer instantly. But what a viewer sees in a museum may differ from what the artist created years, decades, or even centuries earlier.
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