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Panelists discuss diversity and inclusion in the Petrochemical Industry

Simeon Booker, a trailblazing Black journalist, who covered the Civil Rights Movement for the iconic African A-merican magazines EBONY and Jet and who was the first Black person to work as a full-time Washington Post reporter, has died.

But 120 outlets in nine states and respect among his peers was not enough to prevent Hawthorne from taking his life on December 2 at the Golden Krust factory in The Bronx, New York. That’s the borough where the first Golden Krust opened in 1989.

(BAHLT) is closing out its 40th Anniversary with a celebration unlike any other. Comedian Rickey Smiley is set to bring all of the laugh out loud fun this year as the grand host for the 3-day party for Soul Basel,

FBI Director Christopher A. Wray failed to explain why the agency he leads changed the name of a domestic terrorism designation from “Black Separatist Extremist” to “Black Identity Extremist,” during a recent meeting with a group of Congressional Black Caucus members about a leaked FBI document.

It has never been just his great talent I’ve admired, but the fact he was always thoughtful in how he spoke about Black people and our experience in America. I have always believed he loves Black people and I still believe that despite what is presently being said about him by some of us.

Do Black Lives Really Matter To Black People?

‘The primary symbol of Advent is the wreath’

Psychologist and activist Joseph L. White – whose trailblazing work revolutionized the way African Americans are understood in psychology and was affectionately referred to as the “godfather” of his field by students, mentees and colleagues -died Nov. 21 at the age of 84.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) generate $14.8 billion in economic impact annually, according to a stunning new report by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).