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Judge Says Former Disney Worker’s Racial Discrimination Suit Can Proceed
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Judge Says Former Disney Worker’s Racial Discrimination Suit Can Proceed

City News Service, Inc.May 9, 2025

LOS ANGELES (CNS) – A judge has ruled that a Black man can proceed for now with his lawsuit against Disney Content Services Inc. in which he alleges he was wrongfully fired in 2022 because he complained about a racially charged atmosphere that included displays of the Confederate flag and a Donald Trump insignia in the workplace. Donald Stewart’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit alleges race discrimination and harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation and failure to prevent discrimination and harassment. On Wednesday, Judge Dean J. Kitchens overruled Disney’s motion to dismiss the case. Disney argued that Stewart not only lived in

Crafting Harmony with Dr. Arianna Deans
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Crafting Harmony with Dr. Arianna Deans

Myko Lyric, Contributing WriterMay 1, 2025

Dr. Deans has curated experiences like “Harmonic Symphonies,” a signature class incorporating global instruments like rainsticks, ocean drums, and even a custom West African harp.

Historic Black Sites Under Threat, May 3 Mobilization Set
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Historic Black Sites Under Threat, May 3 Mobilization Set

Stacy M. Brown, BlackPressUSA.com Senior National CorrespondentApril 27, 2025

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Bradley said a national mobilization is set for May 3 in Washington, D.C., urging people to join the Smithsonian and support endangered cultural institutions. “This is not random,” she said. “This is consistent. This is deliberate.”

D’Kia Anderson Embraces Bold Roles and Mental Health Advocacy
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D’Kia Anderson Embraces Bold Roles and Mental Health Advocacy

Billy Montgomery, Staff WriterApril 23, 2025

D’Kia Anderson doesn’t shy away from hard truths—whether she’s embodying complex characters on screen or speaking candidly about her own life. The Baltimore-born actress is carving a path in Hollywood not only with her talent but also with a growing platform rooted in mental health advocacy.

Shining a Light on Black Maternal Health Disparities
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Shining a Light on Black Maternal Health Disparities

Sentinel News Service  April 21, 2025

As Black Maternal Health Week is recognized nationally April 11-17, a spotlight is being cast on Black women who face significantly more challenges during their pregnancies compared to other races due to a combination of bias, social and medical factors.