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freep. com > press-release > story > 159024 > black-balloon-day-honoring-lives-lost-to-overdose-launch-of-midwest-regional-black-and-brown-harm-reduction-alliance

Black Balloon Day: Honoring Lives Lost to Overdose & Launch of Midwest Regional Black and Brown Harm Reduction Alliance

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (257+ words) MKE Fire Chief Lipski joins elected, civic, community, and faith leaders who will attend Samad's House's March 6 event at No Studios "Our vision is a Midwest where Black and Brown communities are resourced, respected, and self-determining in harm reduction," Malik…...

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freep. com > press-release > story > 175985 > mural-dedication-ceremony-for-primus-armes-a-formerly-enslaved-man-in-norwich-ct

Mural Dedication Ceremony for Primus Armes, a Formerly Enslaved Man in Norwich, CT

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (983+ words) On May 9 at 11am, a ceremony will be held at UCFS Healthcare in Norwich, CT to present a new mural depicting the family of a formerly enslaved man named Primus. NORWICH, CT, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /EINPresswire. com/ " The Alex Breanne Corporation…...

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freep. com > press-release > story > 175974 > genealogist-john-mills-brings-the-story-of-primus-to-life-at-connecticuts-old-state-house

Genealogist John Mills Brings the Story of Primus to Life at Connecticut's Old State House

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (919+ words) From enslavement to legacy'John Mills launches The Narrative of Primus at Connecticut's Old State House, telling a story centuries in the making. BLOOMFIELD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /EINPresswire. com/ ' Genealogist and historian John Mills will host the official book launch…...

Detroit Free Press
freep. com > picture-gallery > news > local > michigan > detroit > 04/03/2026 > inside-just-in-time-for-summer-a-childrens-visual-arts-museum-reopens-in-detroits-grandmont-rosedale > 89439034007

Inside The RED: Children's Art Museum & Gallery in Detroit

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (24+ words) Detroit Free Press Inside The RED: Children's Art Museum & Gallery in Detroit...

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freep. com > picture-gallery > news > obituary > 04/01/2026 > college-for-creative-studies-fashion-icon-linda-dresner-over-the-years > 89424579007

College for Creative Studies Fashion Icon Linda Dresner over the years

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (23+ words) freep. com College for Creative Studies Fashion Icon Linda Dresner over the years...

Lafayette Daily Advertiser
freep. com > story > news > local > acadiana > 03/23/2026 > opelousas-museum-closing-where-we-live-exhibit-louisiana > 89242265007

Opelousas Museum exhibit closing event spotlights community voices

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (80+ words) Residents will share stories, art and big announcements as Opelousas exhibit wraps with a day of community voices, reflection and future plans. Opelousas Museum exhibit closing event spotlights community voices The images capture everyday life across Opelousas, from front-porch gatherings…...

The Progress-Index
freep. com > story > entertainment > books > 02/16/2026 > petersburg-black-author-expo-meet-over-60-authors-writers-educators > 88658323007

Black Author Expo 2026 at Petersburg library. Free admission

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (301+ words) The Black Author Expo will return to the Petersburg Public Library on Feb. 28. The 2026 event, held in partnership with Resist Booksellers, will be from 1-4 p. m. "The Black Author Expo is more than a literary event," Wayne Crocker, Director of the Petersburg…...

Detroit Free Press
freep. com > story > news > local > detroit-is > 03/22/2026 > krista-poole-forgotten-harvest > 89246389007

Forgotten Harvest gave this woman 'light,' which she shines on others

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (519+ words) Krista Poole has always taken pride in her work ethic." At the tender age of 14, she already was working at a retail clothing store in Detroit while learning the ropes of real estate sales from her father." Poole's work ethic…...

Detroit Free Press
freep. com > picture-gallery > news > local > michigan > 03/20/2026 > looking-through-the-lens-at-the-detroit-historical-museum > 89230979007

'Looking Through the Lens' at the Detroit Historical Museum

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (20+ words) Detroit Free Press 'Looking Through the Lens' at the Detroit Historical Museum...

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freep. com > press-release > story > 166747 > atlanta-comes-outside-for-the-culture-the-2nd-annual-404-day-parade-returns-downtown-april-4-2026

Atlanta Comes Outside for the Culture: The 2nd Annual 404 Day Parade Returns Downtown April 4, 2026

4+ week, 13+ hour ago  (347+ words) The 404 Collective invites the city to celebrate community, creativity, and Atlanta pride during the official 404 Day Weekend. Presented by The 404 Collective, a collaboration between four of Atlanta's influential Black-owned businesses Butter. ATL, Trap Music Museum, Atlanta Influences Everything, and Finish…...