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In Altadena, where many Black families became homeowners, displaced residents grapple with grief and uncertainty

The community has been a sanctuary for Black residents. Homeownership for African Americans in Altadena is about 81% — close to double the national rate.

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Generations of Black families built their lives in Altadena. Then the Eaton Fire swept through LA

During the illegal and discriminatory practice of redlining, generations of Black families put down roots in Altadena where they could buy homes.

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After the Eaton Fire, will Altadena’s thriving Black and Latino communities be able to rebuild?

Hilarie Dyson Green sat Sunday afternoon in the dining area of a Hilton hotel outside Los Angeles, choking back tears as she reflected on all that had changed. Just five days earlier, she and her husband,

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Altadena’s Black Community Seeks Support After Devastating Eaton Fire

The Black community in Altadena, Los Angeles County, has been devastated by the uncontrolled Eaton Fire, which has scorched over 10,600 acres and claimed over 20 lives. Residents and supporters are turning to social media to share the devastating impact of the uncontrolled fire,

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Black Americans, common sense and our future

It is only when we are honest with ourselves that we can make true and meaningful progress. Why then do so many Americans ...

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Black Americans find healing through Ghana’s new initiative

Ghana's Beyond The Return program enables Black Americans to reclaim their African heritage through citizenship, offering ...

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American Airlines sued for calling police over claims black retired cop was trafficking his white wife — when they were going on honeymoon

A mixed-race couple in Arizona has sued American Airlines after a flight crew allegedly called the cops over a passenger’s bizarre claim that the black husband was sex trafficking his white wife. The ...

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4 in 10 Americans at risk for dementia after age 55, study suggests

A new study found that dementia cases in the United States are projected to double from more than 500,000 in 2020 to about 1 ...

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Corrupt Chicago contractor gets 17-year sentence for targeting elderly Black homeowners on West Side

It's a bittersweet day for Barbara Quintero-Bailey and her sister, Brenda, after a judge sentenced Mark Diamond to 17 years ...

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Dementia risk may be twice as high as Americans live longer, study finds

Older studies estimated a lower risk of dementia. According to new research, the number of people living with the disease in the U.S. is expected to double by 2060.