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11-17-2024 7:42 pm • PDX and SEA Weather
MLK Breakfast
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According to the 2024 State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) report, systemic barriers continue to inhibit Black Americans from building generational wealth through homeownership, which currently sits at a mere 45.7% compared to 74.3% for White households.
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Black leaders are concerned that repealing Biden’s pledged HBCU funding would hinder efforts to address historical underfunding at these institutions.
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The money would go toward direct compensation to former residents and descendants. City council will also vote on approving $20 million for housing assistance programs.
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Kindergartners from families with similar economic resources and educational backgrounds – among other factors – later displayed similar levels of achievement. This was true regardless of their race or ethnicity.
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In 2024, enrollment in ACA marketplaces reached historic highs, with over 45 million nationwide now enrolled in ACA-related coverage—a 46% increase since 2021 and more than three times the enrollment since the ACA’s early years in 2014.
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The legal filings probably won't start until Trump is in office, but the meetings are already happening. And Democratic leaders are trying to ensure those disheartened by the election that they'll push back.
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In the face of increasing hype and misinformation, Evans encouraged Black investors to pursue a clear understanding of cryptocurrency, noting that education is key.
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Set to convene on December 2, the session will prioritize legal strategies to protect civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and immigrant rights, aiming to bolster California’s ability to resist federal policies that may threaten these areas.
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The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Some said the recipient was going to a “plantation” and instructed them to show up at an address at a particular time “with your belongings.”
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The majority of strokes could be prevented, according to new guidelines aimed at helping people and their doctors do just that. The first new guidelines on stroke prevention in 10 years from the American Heart Association include recommendations for people and doctors that reflect a better understanding of who gets strokes and why, along with new drugs that can help reduce risk. Stroke was the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2023, and more than half a million Americans have a stroke every year. But up to 80% of strokes may be preventable with better nutrition, exercise and identification of risk factors.
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