Opinions
Lives and Statues
Two letters appeared in my local newspaper on Saturday, in response to the recent protests around the African American experience in the United States. […]
Month: June 2020
Opinions
Why “Libtard” is Lazy and Offensive
Why “Libtard” is Lazy and Offensive […]
Local News
The Sword of The Black Press
After graduating from Georgia State in 1972, Gantt was awarded a graduate fellowship to enroll at the Washington Journalism Center. While there, he worked as a U.S. Capitol correspondent, reporter, and documentary producer for National Public Radio. His 1973 documentary about gospel music’s impact and contributions to all musical genres was aired on 77 radio stations nationwide at the time. […]
Local News
FAMU Unveils Detailed Return-To-Campus Schedule for Administrators, Staff
Among those who resumed work on campus in Phase 1 were President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., and his Senior Leadership Team, the Office of Controller, Office of University Budget, and Office of Procurement Services. […]
National News
Vanessa Williams is Making a Difference with Thousands of Black Mayors
Today, the International Conference of Black Mayors represents the well over 39,000 African American, African, Afro-Caribbean, Latino and European mayors and local elected officials located throughout the African Diaspora. […]
National News
NNPA President Dr. Ben Chavis to Moderate Forum on Equality
“I’m honored to have legendary civil rights leader and NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr. moderating the ninth ‘The Bridge Forum,’” stated Alan “AP” Powell, the event’s organizer, and U.S. Desert Storm Veteran. […]
National News
PRESS ROOM: TRU Conversations — A Blueprint to Be a Catalyst for Change by Promoting Truth, Understanding and Unity.
Our country is currently seeking ways to spark new conversations that can lead to changes in perceptions about people, bridge differences and break through the barriers that divide us. TRU Colors, based in Wilmington, North Carolina, is providing a national platform for dialogue between the African American community and local law enforcement to change the narrative and promote understanding and unity. TRU Colors is a brewery that hires active, rival gang members who have put their differences aside to come together to help stop gun violence and bring peace to their community. […]
National News
Black Bookstore Owner Says For the First Time in 30 Years, He’s Selling Out of Books
Akbar Watson, the owner of a historic bookstore called Pyramid Books in Boynton Beach, Florida, has been selling books for and about African Americans for about 30 years. However, he says that since George Floyd was killed and “Black Lives Matter” went mainstream, he has sold more books related to racial inequality than ever before! Nearly three decades ago, Watson started the bookstore from the trunk of his car. He then moved to a brick and mortar shop in Boynton Beach, wherein it is located until now. […]
National News
Founder of Black-Owned Bakery in Chicago Buys Historic Candy Factory For $500K
Stephanie Hart, the owner and founder of Brown Sugar Bakery in Chicago, is buying out a historic 84-year old candy factory called Cupid Candies. To finalize the acquisition, she is using the funds from a $500,000 small business grant that she recently received from the state of Illinois. […]
National News
Four Black Female Doctors Launch New National Medical Show Addressing Health Concerns and Inequities Affecting Women and the Black Community – The C4PEMD
Four prominent female doctors of color have joined forces to launch a new television program aimed at addressing the unique health concerns and inequities in women and the Black community called The C4PEMD. Members of the esteemed panel of experts are Drs. Amber K. Brooks, Tamika Knox, LaKesha Legree, and Kristen Trulear-Jackson. […]