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IN MEMORIAM: Noted Publisher, Mary Jervay Thatch, Remembered
Mary Alice Jervay Thatch, the third generation editor and publisher of The Wilmington Journal, died December 28th at the age of 78. […]
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Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Named to TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People
TIME named nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump to the 2021 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, making him the only personal injury trial lawyer to make the list. […]
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ACLU Challenges Proposed Redistricting Plan That Would Undermine Voting Strength of Black Arkansans
The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Arkansas, Law Office of Bryan L. Sells LLC, and Dechert LLP filed a federal lawsuit today challenging a new redistricting plan for the Arkansas State House of Representatives that would undermine the voting strength of Black Arkansans. […]
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From Denmark to Louisiana: Danish Pop Star’s Search for Veteran Dad Ends in Baton Rouge Area
Encouraged by his wife, Gloria, Bill Johnson submitted to DNA testing to compare his profile to Laursen’s. The reported returned that he was a 99.99 percent match for being Laursen’s father. “I was excited, she was excited, and we started exchanging messages,” he said. “We just connected, and God put us together. And I’m one person that’s glad that happened.” […]
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More than 800 Faith Leaders Demand Biden, Senate Pass Voting Rights Bill
“We cannot be clearer: you must act now to protect every American’s freedom to vote without interference and with confidence that their ballot will be counted and honored,” the faith leaders wrote in the letter released on Thursday, December 23, 2021. […]
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The Black Press of American Remembers Those We Lost in 2021
Music, entertainment, sports, and the business world lost heroes and icons in 2021. While we apologize if we miss anyone in this report, the following count among the deaths that made headlines. […]
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Haitian Immigrant Sue Biden Administration Over Border Actions
Joseph counts among the migrants suing the Biden-Harris administration for the inhumane treatment at the hands of Border Agents. […]
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Why Do Black Moms Make Us Eat Black-Eyed Peas On New Year’s Day?
Ahh…I can smell it now. The buttery aroma of black-eyed peas simmering away in Mom’s special crockpot as she gears up to stir in a generous helping of rice. Now, if your family is anything like mine, you’re left sitting eagerly until about 7 p.m., when the entire meal is done, to sink your teeth into the traditional staple, but one thing’s for sure. Boy, do we love some black-eyed peas! It’s a tasty dish you’ll find in most Black households during the holiday season. Heck, all year round, if you’re lucky. But why do black moms always feed us black-eyed peas to start the New Year? […]
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Officer Found Guilty in Killing of Daunte Wright in Minnesota
It’s expected that Potter will be sentenced in January. […]
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Nikole Hannah-Jones Said People Should Listen to Educators and She’s Right
Right-wing outlets continue their war against critical race theory and “The 1619 Project” creator and New York Times writer Nikole Hannah-Jones. After a recent appearance on MSNBC’s Meet the Press, outlets ran stories claiming Jones said she wasn’t an educator or that she didn’t think parents should have a say in their children’s education. […]