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Illinois Counties Are Voting On Forming A New State Without Chicago, And Pritzker Is Calling It A ‘Stunt’ blavity.com/illinois-countie…
Illinois Counties Are Voting On Forming A New State Without Chicago, And Pritzker Is Calling It A...

Illinois Counties Are Voting On Forming A New State Without Chicago, And Pritzker Is Calling It A...

Could parts of Illinois break away to form a new state that no longer includes Chicago? That is a proposal that seems to be gaining momentum in the state, and nearly a dozen counties will soon be...

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Key Takeaways From The NIH’s New Vaccine Research Center Announcement blavity.com/new-nih-vaccine-…
Key Takeaways From The NIH's New Vaccine Research Center Announcement - Blavity

Key Takeaways From The NIH's New Vaccine Research Center Announcement - Blavity

Explore the newly announced NIH vaccine research center and its implications for public health, medical access and community wellness.

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Raven-Symoné Reflects On Teenage Breast Reduction Surgeries: ‘There Was Manipulation At Hand’ blavity.com/raven-symone-bre…
Raven-Symoné Reflects On Teenage Breast Reduction Surgeries: 'There Was Manipulation At Hand' -...

Raven-Symoné Reflects On Teenage Breast Reduction Surgeries: 'There Was Manipulation At Hand' -...

Raven-Symoné reflects on undergoing breast reduction surgeries before age 18, detailing the industry pressure and emotional impact.

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‘They Called The Police On A Three-Year-Old’: Family Says Toddler Was Kicked Out Of Youth Soccer League For Being Too Good blavity.com/toddler-told-to-…
‘They Called The Police On A Three-Year-Old’: Family Says Toddler Was Kicked Out Of Youth Soccer...

‘They Called The Police On A Three-Year-Old’: Family Says Toddler Was Kicked Out Of Youth Soccer...

A video recently went viral in which a Black toddler and his parents appear to be kicked out of a youth soccer game. According to the child’s parents, the three-year-old was kicked out of a youth...

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What To Know Before Asking Your Doctor About Hormone Replacement Therapy For Menopause Mood Swings blavity.com/hormone-replacem…
What To Know Before Asking Your Doctor About Hormone Replacement Therapy For Menopause Mood Swings...

What To Know Before Asking Your Doctor About Hormone Replacement Therapy For Menopause Mood Swings...

Discover how hormone replacement therapy can help ease menopause mood swings and restore emotional balance.

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Angie Nixon Says Democrats Should Invest More In Florida And Stop Treating Black Voters As ‘A Sure Thing’ blavity.com/angie-nixon-on-d…
Angie Nixon Says Democrats Should Invest More In Florida And Stop Treating Black Voters As ‘A Sure...

Angie Nixon Says Democrats Should Invest More In Florida And Stop Treating Black Voters As ‘A Sure...

As the midterm elections quickly approach, Democrats hold onto their hopes of retaking the House of Representatives and perhaps even the Senate. But as Democrats seek to push their message and...

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This Georgia City Just Lost Its Entire Police Force: Here’s Why blavity.com/this-georgia-cit…
This Georgia City Just Lost Its Entire Police Force: Here's Why - Blavity

This Georgia City Just Lost Its Entire Police Force: Here's Why - Blavity

The entire full-time police force in Milner, Georgia , along with the city administrator, has resigned amid concerns about the mayor and some City Council members. Why did the city administrator and...

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AFROTECH™ 2026 Authors Pavilion: Full Schedule And Lineup Featuring Stacey Abrams, Reesa Teesa And More blavity.com/afrotech-2026-au…
AFROTECH™ 2026 Authors Pavilion: Full Schedule And Lineup Featuring Stacey Abrams, Reesa Teesa And...

AFROTECH™ 2026 Authors Pavilion: Full Schedule And Lineup Featuring Stacey Abrams, Reesa Teesa And...

Stacey Abrams , Roy Wood Jr., former Apple executive Denise Young Smith and TikTok storyteller Tareasa “Reesa Teesa” Johnson are among the authors scheduled to speak at the Authors Pavilion during...

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Regulators Take Aim At ‘Gas Station Opioids’: What The FDA Crackdown On Kratom Extracts Means For Consumers blavity.com/kratom-extracts-…
Regulators Take Aim At 'Gas Station Opioids': What The FDA Crackdown On Kratom Extracts Means For...

Regulators Take Aim At 'Gas Station Opioids': What The FDA Crackdown On Kratom Extracts Means For...

The kratom extract ban targets 7-OH products sold at gas stations. Doctors explain side effects, overdose signs and safer options for pain.

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Guinea-Bissau Halts US-Backed Hepatitis B Newborn Study Amid Global Ethical Backlash blavity.com/why-controversia…
Guinea-Bissau Halts US-Backed Hepatitis B Newborn Study Amid Global Ethical Backlash - Blavity

Guinea-Bissau Halts US-Backed Hepatitis B Newborn Study Amid Global Ethical Backlash - Blavity

A controversial CDC-funded hepatitis B trial in Guinea-Bissau has been stopped. Explore the ethical concerns and backlash.

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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Calls To Strip Abortion Services From Obamacare Plans blavity.com/obamacare-aborti…
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Calls To Strip Abortion Services From Obamacare Plans - Blavity

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Calls To Strip Abortion Services From Obamacare Plans - Blavity

Learn how Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith's fight against Obamacare abortion coverage could impact reproductive healthcare access.

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Can Diet Soda Actually Outperform Water For Weight Loss? Here’s What Science Found blavity.com/diet-soda-vs-wat…
Can Diet Soda Actually Outperform Water For Weight Loss? Here's What Science Found - Blavity

Can Diet Soda Actually Outperform Water For Weight Loss? Here's What Science Found - Blavity

Can diet soda help you lose weight as effectively as water? We examine the latest clinical study on zero-calorie drinks.

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Social Security Makes Major Updates To Its Records Database. Here’s What To Know blavity.com/us-social-securi…
Social Security Makes Major Updates To Its Records Database. Here’s What To Know - Blavity

Social Security Makes Major Updates To Its Records Database. Here’s What To Know - Blavity

The Social Security Administration said it has corrected millions of records in what it describes as the most comprehensive cleanup in its 91-year history. On Tuesday, the agency said the effort aims...

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No Charges For Officer Who Shot 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley: What To Know About The Ruling, The Video And The Family’s Questions blavity.com/no-charges-for-o…
No Charges For Officer Who Shot 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley: What To Know About The Ruling, The Video...

No Charges For Officer Who Shot 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley: What To Know About The Ruling, The Video...

Content note: This story describes the fatal police shooting of a 1-year-old and includes an officer’s profanity. Months after a Mississippi police officer shot at an occupied vehicle and killed an...

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Raphael Warnock Is Calling Out Democrats Over The South, And He’s Putting His Own Time And Fundraising Behind These Candidates blavity.com/raphael-warnock-…
Raphael Warnock Is Calling Out Democrats Over The South, And He’s Putting His Own Time And Fundra...

Raphael Warnock Is Calling Out Democrats Over The South, And He’s Putting His Own Time And Fundra...

With the midterm elections less than two weeks away, Democrats are hopeful that they will retake control of the House of Representatives and believe they have a shot at gaining a majority in the...

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Brandon Johnson Won’t Back Down From The White House, Calling Out Trump’s Priorities For The ‘Ultrarich’ blavity.com/brandon-johnson-…
Brandon Johnson Won’t Back Down From The White House, Calling Out Trump’s Priorities For The...

Brandon Johnson Won’t Back Down From The White House, Calling Out Trump’s Priorities For The...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has ended speculation about his political plans by launching a reelection campaign. While the mayor seeks to highlight his progressive achievements concerning affordab...

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Why Brisk Walking Is The Low-Impact Bone Density Booster You Need blavity.com/how-brisk-walkin…
Why Brisk Walking Is The Low-Impact Bone Density Booster You Need - Blavity

Why Brisk Walking Is The Low-Impact Bone Density Booster You Need - Blavity

Learn how brisk walking improves bone density and why this simple daily habit is a powerful addition to your wellness routine.

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Report Examines Why Black Ohioans, Especially Young Black Men, Are Sitting Out Elections blavity.com/report-examines-…
Report Examines Why Black Ohioans, Especially Young Black Men, Are Sitting Out Elections - Blavity

Report Examines Why Black Ohioans, Especially Young Black Men, Are Sitting Out Elections - Blavity

With control of Congress up for grabs in the pivotal 2026 midterm elections, Democrats looking to retake the House and perhaps even the Senate are hoping to mobilize their voting bases in the final...

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Black Household Wealth Fell 25% While White, Hispanic And Asian Households Gained. Here’s What Drove It, Per New Fed Data blavity.com/black-household-…
Black Household Wealth Fell 25% While White, Hispanic And Asian Households Gained. Here’s What...

Black Household Wealth Fell 25% While White, Hispanic And Asian Households Gained. Here’s What...

The already significant gap between the wealth of Black and non-Black households in the U.S. has gotten worse in recent years, according to newly released data. Even as other groups in the U.S. have...

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Are Your Panty Liners Safe? Behind The Carefree Chemical Lawsuit blavity.com/carefree-panty-l…
Are Your Panty Liners Safe? Behind The Carefree Chemical Lawsuit - Blavity

Are Your Panty Liners Safe? Behind The Carefree Chemical Lawsuit - Blavity

A new lawsuit alleges Carefree panty liners contain toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" linked to cancer. Here's what to know.

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