Opinions
Who is your Leader?
If you “Google” “Black leader”, the internet would suggest that any African American with a title or a political position is a Black community leader. […]
Month: August 2022
Opinions
Democracy Faces Russian Roulette
Is it true that the fate of American’s democracy is threaten by the Republican Party and its voters who’ve opted to subject it to a game of Russian Roulette? This contingency has given X-president Trump complete control of the game and his choice of weapons. If you aren’t aware, the game of Russian Roulette involves placing a single bullet in a six-chamber pistol, spinning the chamber, placing the tip of the barrel to one’s head, or target and pulling the trigger. […]
Opinions
Are Blacks in Florida Staying Home for the Primary Election?
Are Blacks in Florida Staying Home for the Primary Election? […]
Opinions
Redistricting is Voter Suppression Too
Redistricting is robbing Black candidates and voters of hard fought for opportunities they have had for years. In Detroit, new districts merged Black areas of the city with white neighborhoods across 8 Mile Road. The city stands to lose Black representation in Congress and have less representation in the state legislature. Knowing what the impact could be, voters have spoken out forcefully against the new redistricting maps from pulpits to street corners to the state capitol and even before the state courts. […]
Business
Randy Parker Named Chief Executive Office of Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor North America has promoted Randy Parker to be chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor America effective August 1. In this role, Parker assumes responsibility for Hyundai’s commercial automotive operations in the United States. He will report to José Muñoz, president, and CEO of Hyundai Motor North America. […]
Business
Miami Businesswoman On The Rise In A Recession
Have you ever wondered how to take a small business to new heights? As a business consultant, Chantel Price speaks words that motivate and elevate businesses across the globe. Based in Philadelphia and Miami, she has the drive and knowledge to not only navigate herself to her destinations but others as well. […]
Local News
MoBBallet Inspires More ‘Dark Stars of Ballet’
Enter Memoirs of Blacks in Ballet (MoBBallet), an organization seeking to end racism in ballet companies and curriculums and celebrate the vast contributions made to the art form by Black and brown artists. Its 2022 MoBBallet Symposium M.I.A. (Motivation, Innovation, Activation) recently brought students and renowned Black dancers from around the globe together to create a safe space where they not only learned about dance and dance history – they learned about their own history. […]
National News
2 Arkansas deputies suspended and 1 officer on administrative leave after video posted of violent encounter with man outside store
Three Arkansas law enforcement officers have been removed from duty and are facing state and federal investigations, officials confirmed Monday, after bystander video captured at least two of them punching and kneeing a suspect during an arrest. […]
Local Sports
Palm Beach State College Belle Glade campus designated official host of Muck City Sports Hall of Fame Awards
Through the Sports Hall of Fame, the Muck City Project intends to chronicle the story of its many players and inspire courage, dedication, fair play, integrity, and excellence. The Executive Advisory Committee select seven awardees each year using a point ranking system and votes submitted by residents. […]
Sports
Quarter Phi Back Awards, aka “QFB”
The MENT.O.R.S. Foundation established an organization and awards event to honor the legacies of past and future Black quarterbacks who played at the interscholastic, collegiate, and professional levels. The organization will be designated with the name Quarter Phi Back, aka QPhiB, Awards. It will take on a presence like that of a fraternal organization. […]