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Canada: Deborah Cox Makes History at Music Hall of Fame

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 1994, Cox was signed to Arista Records by Clive Davis, releasing her self-titled debut album the following year. Her second studio album, One Wish, was certified platinum in the United States and had two Number 1 singles “We Can’t Be Friends” and “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here,” which became an instant hit and held the record for the longest running Number 1 R&B single of all time. After 14 weeks at the top of the charts, Cox earned a Billboard Music Award nomination for R&B Single of the Year, a National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Image Award nomination, a Soul Train Award, a Lady of Soul Award and three JUNO Awards.

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April 5, 2022

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Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. is an award-winning writer, entrepreneur and professor living her best life with her daughter Kai and fur-son Mr. Miyagi. She is founder and editor-in-chief of The Burton Wire, a news blog covering news of the African Diaspora. Dr. Burton is an expert in the intersection of race, class, gender, sexuality and media related industries. An activist scholar, Nsenga has authored numerous articles on the subject and recently co-edited a book on Black Women’s Mental Health. You can see and hear her on radio, tv and new media waxing poetic about these issues. In her spare time she vacillates between fighting the power and Happy Hour. Follow her on Twitter @Ntellectual.

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Community Center: Saving Lives, Creating Safe Spaces & Boosting Local Economy! #shorts

Community centers do more than build spaces; they foster local economies and save lives. Discover how investing in connection creates a lasting neighborhood impact.

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October 30, 2026

People gathering at a community center sign, highlighting local support, safe spaces, and economic growth in Minnesota.

More than just a building—a community center provides a safe sanctuary, fosters local economic growth through events, and serves as the heartbeat of neighborhood well-being. Investing in connection creates lasting impact. #CommunityCenter #LocalGrowth #UrbanDevelopment #SocialImpact

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From The Desk of The Editor 10/28/26

From voting advocacy to the dark history of Halloween, join us for a deep dive into this week’s most pressing topics. Tune in for the full discussion.

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October 30, 2026

Editor of San Diego Voice & Viewpoint seated at his desk speaking to the camera for an editorial update video.

0:00 – Intro
10:00 – Encouraging people to vote!
20:00 – Israeli’s voting to get rid of Netanyahu
30:00 – We need to get back to a sense of defense
40:00 – Reading Article: Things One Should Know About Halloween
50:00 – What Halloween really represents
60:00 – Outro

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From FREE Coaching to PAID Impact: My Community Mission #shorts

True leadership is about service, not a paycheck. Discover how decades of volunteer coaching proved that mission-driven impact always outweighs personal gain.

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October 30, 2026

A coach leading a workshop with community members in an office setting for the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder YouTube channel.

True leadership is driven by the desire to serve, not a paycheck. After decades of volunteer coaching, the focus remains on building the next generation—proving that deep, community-driven change happens when the mission outweighs personal gain. #CommunityLeadership #Mentorship #GivingBack #SocialImpact #PurposeDriven

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NFN Live Jumua Khatib Ismael Saleem at 2026 CDLC

Watch Khatib Ismael Saleem deliver a powerful Jumua khutbah live from the 2026 CDLC. Tune in now for this insightful spiritual message.

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October 30, 2026

Khatib Ismael Saleem delivering the Jumu'ah khutbah at the 2026 CDLC conference, hosted by Muslim Journal.

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Mike Tate on Building North Commons | Blacklight on Sports

For over 50 years, Mike Tate has transformed North Minneapolis youth sports. He joins Blacklight on Sports to discuss the landmark new North Commons fieldhouse.

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October 30, 2026

Mike Tate speaking during an interview about the development of the North Commons park project in Minneapolis.

Mike Tate has been at North Commons Park since 1973. That is more than five decades of coaching, mentoring and advocating for young people on the north side of Minneapolis, mostly without pay and often without recognition.

Tate joins hosts Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald on Blacklight on Sports to talk about the years-long fight to build the new North Commons fieldhouse, a project that came together with state, federal, city and philanthropic support and totals roughly $49 million. He explains why he sees it as a destination center, not just a rec center.

The conversation also covers the collapse of youth sports infrastructure in Minneapolis, his family’s journey from Campbellsville, Kentucky, to Fergus Falls in 1907, the mentors who shaped him, memories of Clyde Turner’s basketball camps, and his litter league now in its seventh year. His message: show up to the meetings, and lead with love.

Watch the full conversation.