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Abortion likened to ‘African-American genocide’

June 13, 2016 admin 0

“I just hope that in the future when we have such conversations that respect is shown to everyone in this chamber,” Richardson said during the debate. “I had to literally walk outside of the chamber just so I could compose myself.” […]

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50 Killed in Orlando Nightclub Shooting, Deadliest Mass Shooting in U.S. History

June 13, 2016 Staff 0

The death toll in Orlando has reached 50, making the rampage at a gay nightclub early Sunday morning the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. Fifty-three people were also seriously injured. shooter Omar Mateen by Christina […]

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Invisible Man: Black Men & PTSD

June 13, 2016 Staff 0

By Daunte Henderson, BlackDoctor.org Black men have an unbelievable weight on their shoulders. The stress comes in every direction on a daily basis. The impact of walking down the street in your own neighborhood can […]

Entertainment

Blacks and Hamilton Win Big at Tony Awards

June 13, 2016 Staff 0

Clockwise from top left: Renée Elise Goldsberry, Daveed Diggs, Cynthia Erivo and Leslie Odom Jr. (Credit Photographs by Sara Krulwich/The New York Times) By Michael Paulson, nytimes.com “Hamilton,” an improbable hip-hop musical about America’s first […]

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2016 Miss USA, Deshauna Barber

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2016 Miss USA, Deshauna Barber […]

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THIS IS WHY SNOOP LION SHOULD WRITE, DIRECT AND PRODUCE BLACK MOVIES

June 10, 2016 Staff 0

by Raynard Jackson Last week rapper Snoop Dogg put up an epic video rant on his Instagram. In the verbiage that only Snoop can conjugate, he said in no uncertain terms that people should not […]

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WE NEED LITERACY WARRIORS LIKE KIZZY IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY TODAY

June 10, 2016 Staff 0

By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA News Wire Columnist) Dictionary defines warriors as “a person who fights in battle and is known for having courage and skill.” In Roots, reimagined Kizzy Kinte tells her dad “Reading is […]

Lifestyle

Children’s Commission Launches Free Summer Lunch Program

June 10, 2016 Staff 0

The Jacksonville Children’s Commission (JCC), the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will partner to provide nutritious snacks and lunches to an estimated 12,000 Duval County children this summer during summer vacation when school […]

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Local High School Students and Entrepreneurs Empowered Through Foundation Intern Grant

June 9, 2016 Staff 0

Local black businesses have the opportunity to impart their entrepreneurial wisdom while enriching local students’ career hopes and pockets thanks to the Annie Ruth Foundation. The Foundation’s Summer Internship Program, presently in its fourth year, […]

Entertainment

Andre 3000: On Prince, Sex and Why he Stopped Being Vegan

June 9, 2016 Staff 0

Listed as one of the best rappers of 2000, Andre Lauren Benjamin, better known as Andre’ 3000 or Andre’ Three Stacks, is a father, songwriter, actor and even an entrepreneur. He started a clothing line […]

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