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Year: 2015

Entertainment

​Percy Sledge, Voice Behind “When a Man Loves a Woman,” Dies

April 14, 2015 Staff 0

Percy Sledge, who soared from part-time singer and hospital orderly to lasting fame with his aching, forlorn performance on the classic “When a Man Loves a Woman,” died this week in Louisiana. He was 73. Sledge’s longtime […]

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Detroit Woman is the World’s Oldest Woman

April 14, 2015 Staff 0

INKSTER, Mich. — A 115-year-old Detroit-area woman is listed as the world’s oldest living person following the death of a 116-year-old Arkansas woman. Jeralean Talley of Inkster tops a list maintained by the Los Angeles-based […]

Education

Hundreds of Student Volunteers Travel to Ferguson For Spring Break to Help Rebuild the Community

April 14, 2015 Staff 0

Ferguson, MO — College students from all over the country are using their Spring Breaks to help rebuild the community and promote civic engagement in Ferguson. Students are coming from cities as far away as […]

Video

Black is Beautiful

April 3, 2015 admin 0

“Black is Beautiful” came out of the Black Power movement and into mainstream America, as seen on “Soul Train.” […]

Video

Obama Makes History

April 3, 2015 admin 0

Obama Makes History […]

Video

Know Your Rights: What To Do When Stopped By Cops To Make Sure You Stay Alive

April 3, 2015 admin 0

Know Your Rights: What To Do When Stopped By Cops To Make Sure You Stay Alive […]

Local

New Faces of Leadership Emerge for Urban Jacksonville

March 24, 2015 Staff 0

The City of Jacksonville kicked off the election season this week with a 32.6% voter turnout with 179,376 ballots cast that will culminate in May for most of the candidates. One of the most watched races […]

Health

First-of-its-Kind Alzheimer’s Disease Study Seeks African American Volunteers

March 23, 2015 Staff 0

More than 5 million Americans are currently suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and scientists expect this number to triple by 2050. Experts say that African Americans are two to three times more likely than white Americans […]

Lifestyle

AMG’s “Sip & See” Educates Guest on Hair Care and HIV/AIDS Awareness

March 23, 2015 Staff 0

Ann Grimsley of AMG Uptown Salon held a “Sip & See” for clients to visit the salon and preview AMG’s services and the upcoming Ultimate Runway Fashion Show. The 6th annual fashion show showcases upscale […]

Lifestyle

Chevarra Orrin Birthday Celebration Highlights Life, Love, Family and Music

March 23, 2015 Staff 0

Local civic activist Chevarra Orrin was feted with a birthday party from her husband, local restaurateur and advertising guru Marlon Hubbard. The private birthday celebration of life was well attended with friends, family and guests […]

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