Martha Rivera Chavis was not just the wife of civil rights leader Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., but by all accounts, from those who knew the Dominican Republic-born activist, Rivera Chavis strived just as hard as her beloved husband for freedom, justice and equality for Blacks and other minorities.
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The City of Hollywood comes under fire again for street names linked to the Confederacy and the Klu Klux Klan
Broward is the first school district to vote to sue over the passage of House Bill 7069, which became law Saturday above passionate objections from school administrators, teachersā unions, and parent groups statewide for its many provisions friendly to charter schools.
July Fourth holiday brings mixed feelings for minorities
Broward Health Coral Springsā Camp Coral Kids (a unique camp for children with diabetes) received a generous donation from The Michelle McGann Fund totaling $7,500. Campers also enjoyed a special visit from professional golfer, Michelle McGann, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 13.
Jussie Smollett puts his money where his activism is; raises $40,000 to fight HIV/AIDS in Black communities
More than 600 attend funeral services to honor Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook ā48
National Newspaper Publishers Associationās (NNPA) annual Legacy Awards Gala, NNPA members elected veteran Chicago Crusader publisher Dorothy Leavell to serve as chairman of the group for the next two years (2017-2019).
Nooses on National Mall echo domestic terrorism
āEvery Student Succeeds Actā (ESSA) in the Black community, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) hosted a national town hall for Black parents at the National Harbor in Prince Georgeās County, Md.