The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is proud to announce that Denise Rolark Barnes, the publisher, and second-generation owner of The Washington Informer, is the 2023 recipient of the WABJ President’s Award. […]
On September 14, 2023, Khamya Reddick, who has been missing since February 2023, turned 16-years-old. This day was filled with bittersweet emotions for Khamya’s family as they celebrated this significant milestone without her by their side. […]
In today’s world of technological advancements, we often overlook the contribution of everyday devices that have revolutionized our lives. The electret microphone is one such innovation that has become an essential component of numerous gadgets. It was invented by the brilliant scientist James Edward West and has transformed the way we communicate, record sound, and experience the world around us […]
In an awe-inspiring tale of triumph over adversity, Herbert Lee, a Miami native, visionary website developer, and advocate for Black-owned businesses, has relaunched the iconic platform SupportBlackOwned.com after a courageous battle with a debilitating stroke. After months of rigorous rehabilitation, Herbert Lee is back with renewed vigor, offering Black-owned businesses an invaluable platform to promote their special holiday offers and events free of charge. […]
Both America and Israel can’t and should never allow any of its enemies, especially weak unsophisticated ones, to launch a surprise attack killing thousands of its citizens. They must be ever so cognizant of how their own foreign policies and suppressive tactics create an endless slate of enemies. Regrettably, failure to prevent such attacks gives rise to the scourge of deadly vengeance. […]
Vote For Your Ancestor […]
America’s rejection of God has empowered elites to nullify the affirming first words to the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution and the encouraging last words of the Gettysburg Address. […]
In state legislatures across the country the “right to repair” movement is gaining momentum. Thirty-three states and Puerto Rico considered right to repair legislation during the 2023 legislative session. And while this might be a good idea for some products, policymakers should oppose any attempts to weaken regulated safety requirements for repairing life-saving and life-enhancing medical devices. Patient safety is too great a risk. […]
A recent study has outlined a disturbing trend across the nation: Increasing retirement woes among Black people, coming from several angles that indicate some could choose to work longer or seek more palatable options for savings and income. […]
You’re sorry, deeply sorry, sincere in your apology, and it won’t happen again. You had a chance to think about your transgressions and you were wrong. What can you do or say to make things better? How can you properly make amends? As in the new book “The Reformatory” by Tananarive Due, how long should you pay for something you didn’t do? […]
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