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The Atlanta Voice welcomes three students through Chevrolet journalism fellowship

June 20, 2019 Carma Henry 0

The three students—Tyla Barnes from Hampton University, Miana Massey from Howard University and Emani Nichols from Morehouse College—will take part in an immersive program under Publisher Janis L. Ware and Editor-In-Chief Marshall A. Latimore that will provide the students with opportunities to file real stories as well as work alongside professional journalists and editors from The Atlanta Voice. […]

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NAACP to Mobilize Millennials & Youth at 110th Annual Convention

June 20, 2019 Carma Henry 0

The NAACP prepares to mobilize thousands of millennials and youth activists within the Black community at the upcoming 110th National Convention, taking place in Detroit, Michigan from July 20 to 24. The convention will feature a wide variety of events and workshops that will empower the leaders of tomorrow to create a better world for all people to thrive. […]

God’s wrath manifesting through the forces of nature

June 20, 2019 Carma Henry 0

“Watch the weather! Because God doesn’t fight with your cheap weapons! God fights with the forces of nature: rain, hail, snow, wind, drought. He uses the insects and the animals and turns nature against you. You can’t win in a war against God,” Minister Farrakhan has warned consistently. […]

Democrats Hold Hearing on White Supremacy

June 20, 2019 Carma Henry 0

The House Oversight Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties hearing, titled “Confronting White Supremacy: Adequacy of the Federal Response,” reportedly is the latest effort by Democrats to spotlight ways they say the Trump administration has systematically cut back on resources used to address threats from domestic extremists even as the FBI has reported a 30 percent to 40 percent rise in domestic terrorism cases just since October. […]

JERSEY COLLEGE PARTNERS WITH BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO OFFER BROWARD YOUTH A UNIQUE NURSING SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE

June 19, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Jersey College, a nationally accredited private institution of higher learning offering an ACEN accredited Professional Nursing (A.S.) program, has partnered with Broward County Public Schools to offer Middle and High School students the opportunity to attend NurseLife Exploration Camp this summer. In addition to taking classes focused on Critical Thinking, Math, and the Role of the Nurse, campers will experience “hands on” simulations in the nursing school’s lab that mimics a hospital setting with high fidelity mannequins as “patients”. Students will also leave the camp with eligibility to receive certification in CPR. […]

Police Officers Get Exposed for Making Racist Social Media Posts, So Cities Decide to Investigate

June 13, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Police officers and departments across the nation have been accused of having implicit bias against and racist views about Black people for a long time. The accusations are not new, but they are often refuted by those accused. […]

Gloster “Buck” Buchanan, born on D-Day June 6, 2019, World War II Veteran celebrates 103rd Birthday!

June 13, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Mr. “Buck” Buchanan has uncovered the mystery of living a full life well into his golden years. He believes it has a lot to do with his dedication to living by the Golden Rule. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” “Do the right thing and God will store up a blessing for you and give you a long, good life,” says Mr. Gloster “Buck” Buchanan, 103. […]

The making of restorative justice public policy gumbo

June 13, 2019 Carma Henry 0

“There are so many people in silos doing this work, but there hasn’t been a space where people can all come together and do it collectively,” said Tim Green, co-founder of the symposium and founder & executive director of The Dividend, a social emotional empowerment organization for youth. […]

Study Finds Most of the World Failing at Gender Equality

June 13, 2019 Carma Henry 0

“This report should serve as a wakeup call to the world. We won’t meet the SDGs with 40% of girls and women living in countries that are failing on gender equality,” said Melinda Gates, Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. […]

NNPA Observes Black Music Month, National Homeownership and Juneteenth

June 13, 2019 Carma Henry 0

According to the history of Juneteenth, on June 19th, 1865 and more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation which became official on Jan. 1, 1863, Union soldiers led by Major General Gordon Granger landed at Galveston, Texas, with news that the war had ended and slaves were now free. […]