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Congressman Al Green (D-TX) Calls for U.S. Department of Reconciliation

January 20, 2021 Carma Henry 0

In a live interview with the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s “Let It Be Known” breaking news morning show, and fresh off the historic second impeachment of President Donald Trump, the veteran representative cautioned the audience about settling only for an administration change. “We cannot become so enthralled with the victory that we don’t do everything that we can to reap the rewards that the victory should accord,” Congressman Green explained. […]

Boxer Shakur Stevenson Comes Out Swinging At 130 Pounds

January 15, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

In It didn’t take long for Shakur Stevenson to show the world his talent in the boxing ring. As an amateur, he won a silver medal in the bantamweight division at the 2016 Summer Olympics […]

The Nazis Executed Her For Helping European Jews. Her Poems And Letters Finally Found Safe Harbor.

January 15, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

It was a mission she knew she might not survive. Still, in March 1944, a young Jewish immigrant to Palestine named Hannah Senesh (Anna Szenes) parachuted into occupied Slovenia on behalf of the British Army. […]

President-Elect Biden Says Police Would Have Reacted Far Different With Black Lives Matter Protestors

January 14, 2021 Carma Henry 0

President-Elect Biden Says Police Would Have Reacted Far Different With Black Lives Matter Protestors […]

Outrage and More Despair as Prosecutors Fail to Charge Officers in Jacob Blake Case

January 14, 2021 Carma Henry 0

In what’s become an all-too familiar story surrounding America’s systemic disregard for Black lives, Kenosha District Attorney Michael Graveley said the evidence didn’t support charges against the officers. “It is my decision that no Kenosha law enforcement officer, in this case, will be charged with any criminal offense based on the facts and the laws,” Graveley proclaimed. […]

Racism and white privilege at its best

January 14, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Growing the Voices of Our Future […]

Youth Mentoring More Critical Today than in Recent History

January 14, 2021 Carma Henry 0

As our youths grapple with isolation and other challenges and hardships related to the pandemic, youth mentoring is more critical today than at any other time in recent history. […]

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Introducing the Newest Black-Owned Brand of Cereal, ‘Proud Puffs’

January 14, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Meet Nic King, a successful entrepreneur from Connecticut who has launched the newest Black-owned cereal brand fittingly called ‘Proud Puffs’ that features chocolate-flavored, vegan-friendly puffs in the shape of a fist. Nic says the cereal was inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. […]

1 Million BE BOLD Prize to Get Broward Back to Work; Community Foundation Seeks Innovative Idea/Solution

January 14, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Community Foundation of Broward (CFB) has announced a $1 million dollar BE BOLD Prize to get Broward County residents back to work within the next two years. The BE BOLD Prize encourages new ways of thinking that move beyond traditional workforce development programs and embrace an innovative idea and solution for transformative community impact. […]

FAMU Marching ‘100’ Drum Major Kicks Off NCAA National Championship Game Virtual Half Time Show

January 14, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Florida A&M University (FAMU) Marching “100” head drum major Moises Martinez kicked off the Intercollegiate Marching Band virtual half time show during the NCAA National Championship Football Game Monday night. […]