National News

NNPA supports NAREB call to increase African American Homeownership across America

     The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) collaborates with the Church Of God In Christ, Inc.  (COGIC) and other partner organizations to host National Building Black Wealth Day on April 13. In more than 100 cities across the United States, seminars and one-on-one sessions will empower communities with steps towards homeownership, property investment, starting a business, free credit bureau reports, and other wealth-building opportunities.  To register for a local event in your area.  […]

Opinions

Crimes Against Humanity in Gaza

      Among the many brutalities in war prohibited under international humanitarian law are starvation of civilian populations and deliberate attacks on aid workers. Here are some new findings worth considering as we ponder the continued decline of human security in the Gaza fighting. […]

Opinions

Love for the Outdoors is a Gift that Pays Forward

     Probably even fewer of us assume many of those kids look just like the ones he grew up with in public housing projects more than 60 years ago. Rocky Milburn grew up as one of the few white kids in a mostly Black public housing development in southern Indiana. His family was very poor. They were still poor when they moved into an old farmhouse in the country. That was where Rocky fell in love with the outdoors. Even though his parents struggled financially – perhaps even worse than when they lived in the projects – Rocky did not care. […]

Local News

Broward Estates Elementary School Students Go Sole-Searching

     Most recently, Case led her Rick Case Cares team in volunteering to help every student at Broward Estates Elementary in Fort Lauderdale go “sole”-searching for that perfect pair of sneakers. Students walked away with an extra special spring in their step, choosing from an array of athletic shoes that fit their feet and personality. They also left with a pair of socks and a book. […]