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Film Gives Unflinching Look at Voter Suppression in U.S.

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. […]

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Dear Mr. Henry

     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.        […]

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Marnita Coleman

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. […]

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Wells Fargo Foundation, Grounded Solutions Network, Center for Community Progress Launch National Catalytic Land Initiative for Lasting Affordability

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. […]

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Nigerian Activist, Hafsat Abiola, Selected as Honoree for National Civil Rights Museum’s Prestigious Freedom Award

    “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.” […]