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Month: February 2020
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Former VP Joe Biden Makes His Case To Black America
Perhaps as sincere and open as any other candidate, former Vice President Joseph Biden spoke candidly to the Black Press during an interview in South Carolina with National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. […]
Feature
Katherine Johnson, a Pioneering NASA Mathematician Featured in “Hidden Figures,” Dies at 101
“Today we mourn the loss of an American hero and a pioneer for women and African Americans in STEM fields. Katherine Johnson played a pivotal role in the outcome of the space race during her 35-year career at NASA and its predecessor, NACA. Without her accomplishments and those of her fellow Hidden Figures, which went largely unrecognized until the last decade, the outcome of the Space Race may have been quite different. Her achievements and impacts on our country are great, and her loss will be felt by many. I send my heartfelt condolences to her loved ones and colleagues,” NASA said in a statement. […]
Local News
Before there was a Nat Turner and a Malcolm X, there was, Henry Highland Garnet
Henry Highland Garnet was officially declared an abolitionist in the 1840s. After he gave his “Call to Rebellion” speech, he was seen as radical and became a controversial figure within the abolitionist movement. […]
Local News
Black Violin more than music
Black Violin consisted of two Black men, who grew up in Fort Lauderdale and went to Parkway Middle and Dillard High School. […]
Local News
Nash Bennett, a Kindergardner at Pinewood Elementary School
honored Mr. Levi Henry, Jr., Publisher (Emeritus) of the Westside Gazette Newspaper for Black History Month. […]
National News
Mapping the Count: Census Week of Action
To ensure all are counted, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is inviting you to take part in the Census Week of Action from February 24 to February 28 […]
Local News
Romaine Layne, CFO, Broward Health Imperial Point
What I am most proud of personally is my 11-year-old son. He has developed into an amazing young man. He is kind, caring and always sees the best in everyone and every situation. He inspires me to be a better person every day. […]
Local News
Make Sure You Are Counted In The 2020 Census
Make Sure You Are Counted In The 2020 Census […]
Local News
Voting Rights for African Americans
Voting Rights for African Americans […]