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By: Audrey Patterson The 9th Street Journal The lights went out for Wheels Fun Park in 2020 after nearly four decades of skaters and birthday parties. Now tables are stacked inside the darkened interior and an overturned shopping cart sits outside the weathered building. But by the end of 2024, visitors can expect a refurbished skating rink with a new colorful flourish to its exterior - the latest in a

WASHINGTON (AP) - A judge's stunning decision to dismiss the classified documents case against Donald Trump brought an abrupt halt to what experts have considered the strongest and most straightforward of the prosecutions of the former president. But it's hardly the final word. Special counsel Jack Smith's planned appeal of U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon's order is expected to tee up a court fight that might reach the U.S. Supreme

  By Cash Michaels Contributing writer Calling two new proposed constitutional amendments "litigation stunts," the NC NAACP, Forward Justice and the Southern Environmental Law Center are blasting Republican legislative leaders for unveiling them in an alleged effort to bolster two previous constitutional amendments already  in litigation. According to a release from the progressive legal group, "Forward Justice," Earlier this month a three-judge panel held a status conference in the N.C.

By Aswad Walker The Defender When Black media was founded in 1827, its mission stated clearly what such institutions rejected and what they strove to do: "Too long have others spoken for us… We wish to plead our own cause." The problem in 2024, according to a national survey, is that only one in three Blacks get their news from Black media, and less than a quarter of Blacks do

From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Whether you're starting a new small business or looking to grow the one you already own, finding funding can be a challenge for businesses of all sizes. If you're looking for a small business loan or grant, CO- is here to help. Each week, we update this list of loans, small business grants, or other opportunities to connect with programs and organizations that can

By Jeff Andrews  Housing Wire President Joe Biden will propose on Tuesday a nationwide cap on rent hikes of 5% per year, according to The Washington Post, which cites "three people familiar with the matter." The proposal will rescind unspecified tax breaks to landlords who raise rents by more than 5%, although it would only apply to landlords who own more than 50 rental units. This would cover roughly half

Salisbury, NC - F&M Bank is proud to support Montague Plaza, featuring 14 Black-owned businesses, with $4 million in financing. Opening in 2024 off Rock Quarry Road in southeast Raleigh, the 16,000-square-foot Montague Plaza will feature Black-owned businesses ranging from retail to professional services to educational programs for residents as well as students at adjacent Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School. The programs will include focus on math, science, financial literacy

RALEIGH - Today, Governor Roy Cooper commuted the sentence of four people in North Carolina and granted pardons to four others. The commutations and pardons follow an intensive review of cases, including the circumstances of the crimes, length of the sentences, records in prison, and readiness to reenter communities successfully after prison. Pardons are awarded to those persons who have made exceptional strides since completing their sentence, including examining any

By Ben Harris & Martin Neil Baily  The Brookings Institute Conventional wisdom on retirement is misguided. The approaching exhaustion of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds has stoked anxiety over the disappearance of these programs' support, while dire statistics about Americans' lack of retirement assets have propelled a belief of chronic under-saving. In the aggregate, neither view is quite right-and this mischaracterization has unearthed calls by some to dismantle

By Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer Recently, a report was referenced on the blog of MSNBC host and author Joy Reid discussing 'The Black Online Disinformation Landscape' by Onyx Impact. Upon researching the organization, there were few details accessible. Esosa Osa, a 2012 Duke University graduate, identifies as the Founder and CEO of Onyx Impact via LinkedIn. The report by Onyx Impact asserted on page two, "Onyx Impact rejects any