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Growing the Voices of Our Future
On Sunday, December 15, youth reporters/photographers of the Westside Gazette received plaques to commemorate their service to the community by writing for the Westside Gazette […]
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Christmas comes early at the 19th Annual UNCF Leader’s Luncheon in Fort Lauderdale
After delivering a genuinely moving and distinctly patriotic keynote address, – Vincent Viola played the role of Santa Claus and announced a $500,000 donation to UNCF (United Negro College Fund). Overall, the event raised nearly $650,000 including sponsorships and donations from approximately 300 business, civic and community influencers in attendance, including master of ceremonies, Calvin Hughes, anchor, WPLG-TV. […]
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Congressional Black Caucus Members Talk Impeachment, HBCU Funding
The members discussed the passage of the FUTURE Act, legislation that provides needed funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other educational institutions. “Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges or Universities, and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) play a significant role in expanding access to higher education for low-income students and students of color,” said Scott, the Chair of the House Committee on Education and Labor. […]
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Banking While Black: JPMorgan Chase Says It Is ‘Sickened’ by Racism Exposed at an Arizona Bank
JPMorgan Chase is calling for staff across the bank to come forward with experiences and concerns related to racism and discrimination in the wake of a New York Times story reporting on racial bias in the company. […]
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Abuse of power push Democrats on towards impeachment of Trump
For what they consider to be abuse of power and obstruction, the Democrats have declared two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, creating a much stronger pathway to a significant full House vote next week. […]
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Powerful Book for Young Black Boys Celebrates 25 Years with a Pledge to Get 1 Million New Readers
My Friend, My Hero, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a commemorative edition that includes an addendum of book discussion questions and now available; a full curriculum with a companion Student Success Guidebook, Teacher’s Guide, and Unit Assessments containing lesson plans. The goal is to promote Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in the classroom by providing strategies for students to make better choices and gain much needed confidence to support unleashing their inner greatness. […]
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House Passes Voting Rights Measure to Restore Portions of Law Gutted in 2015
“Voting is personal to me because it was on the streets of my hometown, Selma, that foot soldiers shed their blood on the Edmund Pettus Bride so that all Americans – regardless of race – could vote,” Sewell, who is African American, wrote on Twitter. […]
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Black News Channel In ‘The Red Zone’ Ready for Launch
Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Calif.), the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, the chair of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, joined a gathering of BNC officials, anchors, and other guests at a reception on December 3 in Washington, D.C., to toast the launch of the network. […]
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Three Baltimore Men Exonerated After Nearly Four Decades in Prison
Marilyn Mosby, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney, reopened the case earlier this year because of lingering questions and recent revelations of corruption in the city’s police department that allegedly stretched back for decades. […]
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Kamala Harris Drops Out of Presidential Race
California Sen. Kamala Harris informed staff Tuesday on a conference call that she is dropping out of the presidential race because she lacks the funds to compete, according to staff on the call. […]