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In It to Win It – My Head Says Hilary, My Heart Says Bernie

February 9, 2016 Staff 0

By Julianne Malveaux NNPA News Wire Columnist I am looking forward to November 8, 2016, and to voting for Hilary Rodham Clinton to lead these United States. I am so extremely excited that a woman […]

Lifestyle

White House Black History Month Dance Performance

February 9, 2016 Staff 0

Debbie Allen @msdebbieallen & her new protégées (Photo courtesy of @vj44/twitter) In case you missed it, Monday, the White House hosted a dance workshop in honor of Black History Month which included a dance workshop […]

Commentaries

Political Decisions vs. Political Choices

February 9, 2016 Staff 0

by James Clingman Picture this headline: “Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders win respective primaries.” Let that Marinate for a moment before reading any further. Now, what is your reaction? Faced with those two choices, what […]

No Picture
Editorials

Paying Greater Attention to Sports and Youth

February 9, 2016 Staff 0

by Dr. Faye Williams There’s little question that parenting is a more complex endeavor than it ever was. The goal of most conscientious parents is to create as many options for opportunity and success as […]

Editorials

The Real Reason Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump are so Popular

February 9, 2016 Staff 0

I hate to lump a good guy like Sen. Bernie Sanders in with The Donald, but for the sake of this article I will make an exception because it’s hard to separate their impact on […]

Greek Life

“Stand, Vote, Change” Focus of Deltas Visit to the Capitol

February 4, 2016 admin 0

The Florida Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. convened in Tallahassee, FL to celebrate 22 years of advocacy, at the State Capitol, on issues that are impacting the communities served by the organization. This […]

Community

Violence at the Forefront of Jacksonville’s Ills

February 4, 2016 admin 0

By Lynn Jones Even after the recent killing of 22-month-old Aiden McClendon, killed in a “gang-related” drive-by shooting, Jacksonville residents continue to protest, hold prayer vigils and “stop the violence” rally’s. The toddlers murder marks […]

Entertainment

Jussie Smollett: I’m gay, but could fall in love with a woman

February 2, 2016 Staff 0

(The Grio) Empire‘s Jussie Smollett has remained incredibly secretive about his sexuality, despite coming out to his parents when he was just 19. But recently, the star opened up entirely to discuss his sexuality and his […]

National

Clinton Edges Out Sanders To Win Iowa Democratic Caucus

February 2, 2016 Staff 0

Democratic Presidential contenders former Sec. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders ended the Iowa Caucuses in nearly a dead heat on Monday. But, the Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) has confirmed that Clinton actually won the […]

National

Obama Bans Solitary Confinement for Juveniles in Fed Prisons

February 2, 2016 Staff 0

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he will ban the use of solitary confinement for juvenile and low-level offenders in federal prisons, citing the potential for “devastating, lasting psychological consequences” from the use of the isolation as punishment. “It […]

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