“My father was a man of humble beginnings who work-ed hard to provide for eight children,” stated Adumentey, adding that it was his un-conditional love, wisdom, and work ethic that inspired the core of her principles and life mottos. He also inspired her to appreciate the various skin tones found in Africans throughout the world. […]
The Environmental Justice Climate Webinar, “Think Global, Act Local” convened by the Florida State Conference of the NAACP in collaboration with Florida A&M University and the Space Coast Florida National Technical Association May 15, 2021 erased my doubt that Black people in Florida are sufficiently aware of the coming dangers and prepared to address them. While many communities may not yet know how the changing climate will affect them, it’s a huge relief to see the most pivotal organization in the Black American struggle for human rights making it a high priority. […]
Failing the court vacating the conviction, Cosby and his lawyers still want a new trial. They argued that trial Judge Steven O’Neill erred when he allowed at least five hearsay witnesses to testify against him about decades-old encounters. While prosecutors claim Cosby received a fair trial, the actor’s team also complained that a previous agreement with the District Attorney’s office should have been honored. […]
I saw the news. I read the media reports online and on social media. It was clear, based on those reports, that I was not displaying the type of respiratory symptoms that the majority of COVID-19 patients were reported to have been experiencing, such as shortness of breath or having a heavy cough. There were also reports that the only way a person could be tested was if they were elderly or a first responder. I was deeply concerned. […]
Margaret Nya-mumbo has made history as the first Black entrepreneur to have her coffee brand, Kahawa 1893, sold in Trader Joe’s grocery stores across the country. As a third-generation coffee farmer from Kenya, she knew firsthand the in-justices women coffee workers face in the industry. […]
“As a financial institution, we believe we have a responsibility to do even more to accelerate financial inclusion for people of color,” said Darlene Goins, head of Financial Health Philanthropy at Wells Fargo. “HBCUs and MSIs are known for helping generations of Black youth and other students of color achieve academic and professional success. Working with HBCU CDAC, we hope to support students who may be navigating complex financial challenges and give them a stronger foundation for future success and opportunities for wealth generation.” […]
The occasion of Jesus’ Second Coming, referred to in the Bible as the Day of the Lord, continues to a be a source of great fascination — and speculation — among believers. But the exact day of this event, according to Jesus himself, should not be the primary focus, explains Bible scholar David S. Heeren. Instead, it is important to both understand and recognize the celestial sign that will herald Jesus’ return. […]
BURNS Funeral services for the late Edna Leona Burns – 78 were held May 21st at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel. CRUM Funeral services for the late Sister Minnie Crum – 90 were held May […]
BEARD Funeral services for the late Myron Keith Bear, Sr. – 65 were held May 12th at National Church of God with Pastor Darryl Roberts officiating. WILLIAMS Funeral services for the late Mary Elizabeth Williams […]
Biotechnology company Moderna announced Tuesday that its two-shot coronavirus vaccine produced the same immune response in teenagers as adults, and it plans to submit the data to U.S. regulators in early June. […]
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