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Until the 21st century, the contributions of African-American soldiers in World War II barely registered in America’s collective memory of that war. The “tan soldiers,” as the Black press affectionately called them, were also for the most part left out of the triumphant narrative of America’s “Greatest Generation.” In order to tell their story of […]
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Sales of new U.S. single-family homes increased more than expected in December, further evidence that housing market activity regained some momentum at the end of 2024, though rising mortgage rates remain a constraint. The report from the Commerce Department on Monday also showed the rebound in home sales in November […]
“Since when do you listen to Bad Bunny?” That is what my friend texted after I sent her a link to the track “DtMF.” It’s true — I don’t typically listen to music in Spanish or by Bad Bunny (Benito Martínez Ocasio), who I’ll refer to as Ocasio moving forward. At the same time, the […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A new report has found the cities that have experienced the largest increase in home prices over the last decade. Construction Coverage analyzed data from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department to find that home values grew by more than 95%. “In comparison, average hourly earnings saw a modest . […]
Milo Ventimiglia fought back tears after he visited the charred remains of his Malibu home, which burned to the ground in the horrific LA fires — just days before his wife is due to give birth. The “This Is Us” alum, 47, and his wife Jarah Mariano were forced to evacuate their home Tuesday after their […]
Thomas Amter 01/09/2025January 9, 2025 Ghana has been reaching out to the African diaspora, particularly to Black Americans, offering them a chance to reconnect with the continent through citizenship. It’s part of a drive to grow the country’s profile as a cultural and tourism hub. https://p.dw.com/p/4ozGx Source link
ACCRA, Ghana — Flipping through a family album, Keachia Bowers paused on a photo of her as a baby on her father’s lap as he held the 1978 album “Africa Stand Alone” by the Jamaican reggae band Culture. “He joined the ancestors when I was 10 years old. I was supposed to come to Ghana […]
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) — On Christmas Day, a group of U.S. Navy recruits took a field trip like no other. The 45 young men and women boarded a bus from naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, not knowing a holiday celebration awaited them in Arlington Heights. They were greeted with applause, a warm […]
The residents of the Arizona State Veteran Home Yuma are having cheerier holidays after a visit from Soldiers from U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG). Among the visitors to the residents’ Christmas gathering on December 19 were YPG Commander Col. John Nelson, Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Millare, and Chaplain Maj. Ryan Pearse. “I think it’s […]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. existing home sales surged to an eight-month high in November, but higher mortgage rates and house prices remain a constraint heading into 2025. Home sales jumped 4.8% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.15 million units, the highest level since March, the National Association of Realtors said on […]