The U.S. political system has been partial to right-wing politicians and causes because of their use of money and organization for voter suppression, particularly against people of color, according to the gripping film “Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook.” Two screenings of the film were held Friday morning at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest as a part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference.
Month: September 2019
While reading recent issue of the “Westside Gazette, Broward County’s oldest and largest African owned and operated Newspaper” memories of my ancestors “Deeply Rooted” heritage reawakened.
Journalism Heads Are Bowed
John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School in Augusta, Georgia is Richmond County’s premier magnet school. The Davidson student population is 43 percent Black and 46 percent White. Yet, according to the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, Black teachers are outnumbered four to one at 9 and 36 respectively.
Childhood is a delicate time in one’s life. Children are vulnerable needing to be fed, led and protected. Often what is imparted in a child will be seen in his/her adulthood, so create memorable moments that will last a lifetime.
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC) recognized ESPN announcer Tiffany Greene as its 2019 Thelma Thurston Gorham Distinguished Alumnus Award winner.
Marnita had the privilege of working in Gospo Centric’s East Office, were she developed first-class promotion and marketing skills breaking out this industry’s top acts like Kirk Franklin, Dorinda Clark Cole, Tramaine Hawkins, Walter Hawkins, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Byron Cage, Kirk Carr, Gospel Gangstaz, and the rest. Marnita also worked with other labels in the promotion of Pastor Shirley Caesar, The Winans, Dottie Peoples, Maurette Brown Clark, Jonathan Butler, Howard Hewett, Ben Tankard, and other indie artists.
Monday night, she and hundreds of family and friends gathered to celebrate a life well-lived — and others being saved by the donation of Jacquez Welch’s organs.
Three U.S. cities will receive technical assistance, strategic planning, peer learning and community engagement support to convert deteriorated properties into assets for permanently affordable housing production in emerging neighborhoods. ‘Catalytic Access to & Use of Land for Lasting Affordability,’ is a new national initiative announced today by Grounded Solutions Network and the Center for Community Progress, with significant initial grant support from the Wells Fargo Foundation.
“In spite of adversity, Hafsat Abiola, has labored on the civil rights frontlines in Nigeria from a young age, and we are excited to honor her with The Freedom Award,” said Terri Lee Freeman, National Civil Rights Museum president. “Her dedication to the work of maintaining democracy and freedom in her country and beyond reflects her story of resilience.”