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• Introducing the Chicago Defender 2024 Men of Excellence Honorees

  27-04-2024 20:03
  
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• Flint’s Toxic Water Poisoned Mental Health, Too

  27-04-2024 15:44
  
  By Joseph Williams
  This article was originally published on Word In Black.
  This story is part of “Flint’s Still Fighting,” Word In Black’s series about the decade-long water crisis, and the struggles and triumphs still transforming the majority-Black city.
  It’s been a decade since Joyce Ellis McNeal learned the water coming from the taps in her Flint, Michigan, home was, in her words, “poisoned.” The anger and trauma in her voice is still
  
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• Black Mayor Receives Noose, Threatening Note Amid Reelection Bid

  27-04-2024 15:21
  
  Photo: City of Arcola
  A Texas mayor received a threatening package as he seeks reelection.
  On Tuesday (April 23), Arcola, Texas Mayor Fred Burton was sent a package containing a noose and a note warning him to cancel his reelection bid, per PEOPLE.
  The Arcola Police Department shared images of the package on social media.
  “Get out of the race now!!” a typed letter reads. The letter arrived with a noose in an envelope addressed to Burton.
  The police department said they are treating t
  
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• Don’t Let Diabetes Shortchange Your Golden Years

  27-04-2024 14:00
  
  (NewsUSA) – Dianne Mattiace shows that managing diabetes shouldn’t get in the way of enjoying your retirement, thanks in part to a game changing new technology
  After a busy career in healthcare, Dianne has finally retired with her husband in Alabama. However, she has no intention of slowing down. Dianne is looking to live life to its fullest, whether that’s serving on the Board of a local charity, spending time with her grandchildren or swimming in the lake by her house in sum
  
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