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Cuban Embassy Opens in Washington

July 30, 2015 Staff 0

By Barrington M. Salmon Special to the NNPA from The Washington Informer The culmination of secret negotiations brokered by Pope Francis and Canada, a realization by a U.S. president that the status quo was unsustainable […]

Religion

Untested Faith is Untrusted Faith

July 30, 2015 Staff 0

By James Washington Special to the NNPA from the Houston Forward Times The old saying is when the going gets tough, the tough get going. The operative word here is tough. My question for you […]

Entertainment

Empire Stars Reportedly Engaged

July 30, 2015 Staff 0

“Empire” is known for its dramatic twists – but the latest one has taken place off screen. Stars Trai Byers and Grace Gealey are engaged after several months of dating, according to multiple outlets. The […]

International

In Kenya: Obama Weighs in on Gay Rights, Ignoring Local Taboo

July 30, 2015 Staff 0

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Despite dire warnings that he faced expulsion from Kenya’s Parliament if he raised the subject of gay rights, President Barack Obama replied to a reporter’s question on the subject with a very personal […]

National

University Cop Indicted for Murder in Shooting of Cincinatti Motorist Samuel DuBose

July 30, 2015 Staff 0

By Dana Ford, CNN University of Cincinnati Police Officer Ray Tensing was indicted this week on a murder charge in the shooting death of Samuel DuBose. If convicted, Tensing could go to prison for life, Hamilton […]

Entertainment

Bobbi Kristina Brown’s Funeral Planned in Georgia

July 30, 2015 Staff 0

BY US WEEKLY STAFF Funeral arrangements have been made for the late Bobbi Kristina Brown. The young woman’s loved ones will come together in Georgia this weekend to mourn and celebrate her too-short life. Sources […]

National

Police Misconduct Lawsuits Cost Taxpayers, Not Cops, Millions

July 30, 2015 Staff 0

RT.com From big cities to small towns, American taxpayers are footing the bill for police gone rogue. When an officer or department is sued for police brutality or an in-custody death, the municipality is the […]

Greek Life

Attorney General Discusses Tensions at Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Convention

July 29, 2015 Staff 0

by Kevin Reece HOUSTON – In a speech to 13,000 of her sorority sisters in Houston this week U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch talked about an “epidemic of mistrust” between police and people of color […]

Local

Zelma Dickerson Now Reigns as Ms. Senior Jacksonville

July 29, 2015 Staff 0

On Saturday, July 25, 2015, several beautiful, wise, and personable women competed for the title of Ms. Senior Jacksonville 2015. The contestants worked hard preparing for their special day, perfecting their talent, securing social media […]

Local

Ross Family Convenes in Jax for Cultural Reunion

July 29, 2015 Staff 0

The 18th Biennial Ross Family Reunion was held July 23-26 in Jacksonville, Florida. Embracing the theme: “Coming Together To Move the Legacy Forward,” activities included a meet and greet at the Crown Plaza and a […]

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