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Month: May 2016

Editorials

Pat Buchanan Explains White Fears Over Diversity

May 24, 2016 Staff 0

By George E. Curry Leave it to Pat Buchanan, a former Richard Nixon speechwriter, to summarize why Whites fear an increasingly diverse United States. As MediaMatters documented, he appeared May 5 on NPR’s Morning Edition […]

Lifestyle

African-American Men with Historically Black Names Live a Year Longer

May 24, 2016 Staff 0

Posted by Andy Henion Michigan State University Black men with historically distinctive black names such as Elijah and Moses lived a year longer, on average, than other black men, according to new research examining 3 […]

National

Baltimore Officer Acquitted on all Counts in Freddie Gray Case

May 23, 2016 Staff 0

By Joe Heim and Rachel Weiner, washingtonpost.com A judge found police officer Edward M. Nero not guilty of four criminal counts in the case of Freddie Gray, whose death last year in police custody sparked riots […]

Book Reviews

Bundle Up and Save with Chosen Vessels Publishing!

May 20, 2016 admin 0

Bundle Up and Save with Chosen Vessels Publishing! – Chosen Vessels Publishers remain competitive in their prices when working with authors in getting their books published. Unlike other publishing companies, Chosen Vessels is not just another needle […]

Community

Gretel and Gertie Dance Students Honor Legacy with Ritz Exhibit

May 19, 2016 admin 0

The premier opening exhibit of the Gretel and Gertie Dance School honoring founders Mrs. Ernestine B.R. Cox Cox and Mrs. Pricilla Jones, was presented by former students and the Jacksonville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.  […]

Community

Ms. Clementine Shine Celebrates 100th Birthday

May 19, 2016 admin 0

On Saturday, May 14th, Ms. Clementine Shine celebrated her 100th Birthday at the Mary Singleton Center with family and friends. Ms. Shine blew out her own Birthday candles and when given the microphone she exclaimed: […]

Community

Program Students Receive Shirts and Books to Excel

May 19, 2016 admin 0

The 5000 Role Model of Excellence program held its inaugural summit at the FSCJ Downtown last weekend with the theme, “The making of a King transforming Boys into Men”. Over 600 young men were dressed in […]

Community

Malcolm X Festival Promotes Heritage, Education and Peace in the Hood

May 19, 2016 admin 0

Hundreds of families, vendors and friends of the Kemetic Empire/Sankofa Initiative outreach trekked to Simond Johnson Park for the 2nd annual Malcolm X Festival. Located at the intersection of 12th Street and Moncrief Rd. in […]

Business

Rush Card Settle Lawsuit for $20 Million

May 17, 2016 Staff 0

by Ann Bucher The makers of the RushCard have reportedly agreed to settle a class action lawsuit filed over a botched upgrade of the pre-paid debit card that allegedly left RushCard holders without access to their […]

Health

90-day program may help eliminate fibroids

May 17, 2016 Staff 0

By Gemma Greene, blackdoctor.org Fibroids are abnormal growths that develop in or on a woman’s uterus. Sometimes, these tumors become quite large and cause severe abdominal pain and heavy periods. In other cases, they cause […]

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