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Estate planning seen as survival for Black families

Constance Carter, the founder of California’s largest independent Black-owned real estate firm and bestselling author, put the spotlight on the basics that protect Black wealth: life insurance, wills, and living trusts. “Estate planning isn’t just paperwork. It’s survival. It’s power. And it’s how we make sure that our children inherit more than just debt,” Carter said during an appearance on Black Press USA’s Let It Be Known.

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Black doctor acquitted but silenced: Canada’s bias exposed

The systemic bias that has historically failed Black people in the USA is no less evident in Canada. That reality is laid bare in the case of Dr. Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, an anesthesiologist and interventional pain physician who was acquitted of sexual assault after years of humiliation and socioeconomic losses. Despite his acquittal, he said the silence of the Canadian press shows bias.

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‘Seen & Heard’ traces the struggles of Black television

Issa Rae is once again betting on Black, this time by turning the lens on the complicated history of African American representation on television. Her new two-part HBO documentary, “Seen and Heard: The History of Black Television,” debuts September 9 on HBO and HBO Max, and it doesn’t shy away from exposing both the breakthroughs and the betrayals that have defined Black TV.

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The lasting impact of bedtime stories

One of the joys of parenthood is the peaceful, soothing experience of reading a bedtime story to your child. Your comforting voice can help lull them into a sleepy state as you read aloud melodic nursery rhymes and other enchanting stories. To this day, I can remember some of these moments as my mom read my favorite stories aloud at bedtime.

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NFL owners reap windfall from Trump-GOP tax plan while fans pay more

As the 2025 NFL season kicks off, a new report from Americans for Tax Fairness (ATF) shows the massive divide between billionaire team owners and the fans who pack stadiums and stream games from home. The study estimates that the average NFL franchise owner pulls in about $600 million annually, or 7,000 times the average fan’s income of $85,000.

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AmeriStarRail pushes plan to put coach riders on high-speed Libertyliner 250 trains

Coach passengers, who make up the majority of Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor ridership, are being left behind as the railroad launched its new Acela service. AmeriStarRail, a Delaware-based company, says that exclusion not only discriminates against everyday riders but also risks safety by keeping millions on aging equipment that has been in service for half a century.

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