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NCRI-US held a press conference and exhibition at Los Angeles City Hall ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to highlight what it described as political control of sports in Iran and the treatment of athletes who challenge it. Former athletes,…

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Freestyle Digital Media released the documentary feature Jewel’s Catch One on North American digital HD, cable and satellite platforms starting June 16, 2026. The film chronicles the legacy of Catch One, America’s oldest Black-owned disco, and its…

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Michael Caven has released Spilling the Tea, a memoir that spans a Texas gay bar empire, chosen family, and the rise of America’s first LGBTQ-themed restaurant.

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FreedomFest 2026 will return to Caesars Forum in Las Vegas on July 8-11 with a live mock trial examining whether ICE has gone too far. The event comes as immigration enforcement, constitutional questions and public trust in federal agencies remain…

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Guatemalan political strategist Juan Pablo Castañeda is broadening his advisory work for candidates, political organizations and public institutions across Latin America.

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Guatemalan strategist Juan Pablo Castañeda Solares is broadening his advisory work across Latin America, offering campaign and public-affairs clients a U.S.-style, research-driven approach.

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Historian Diane Helentjaris says digitized newspaper collections are helping researchers rediscover overlooked women and protect their stories for future generations.

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The Effigies, The Bollweevils and The Rumble will play a benefit concert Aug. 21 in Griffith, Indiana, to help rebuild a relief fund for United Steelworkers Local 7-1 members locked out of BP’s Whiting refinery since March.

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Vlasic Labs will host the third annual Michigan Vlasic Classic at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan, on July 10 to raise money for The Forgotten Prisoner Foundation and support former basketball player Jarred Shaw. The event underscores how…

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OpCritical released “Liar Liar” on June 16, 2026, as its fifth single and music video of the year.

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Laureen Andalib, a Bangladeshi-American artist and award-winning director in Oakland, is using storytelling, education and community-centered practice to preserve culture and support collective healing.

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Influential Women is highlighting Jenny Roberts, an executive and external affairs assistant at Meals on Wheels San Diego County whose career spans marine biology, environmental policy and nonprofit advocacy.

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Electric Ladies Podcast host Joan Michelson and journalist-entrepreneur Melissa Jun Rowley are using two June events in Washington, DC, to push a simple message: narratives shape culture, civic engagement and policy.

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The 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture is set for New Orleans over Fourth of July weekend, with concerts at the Caesars Superdome and daytime programming at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

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Emmy-nominated filmmaker Angela Sadler Williamson is returning to Detroit the week of June 15 to produce new episodes of her KLCS PBS series, spotlighting local stories of resilience and leadership.

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The global vegan cosmetics market is projected to grow from $19.5 billion in 2025 to nearly $29.9 billion by 2030, driven by demand for cruelty-free, natural and sustainable beauty products.