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Langston Hughes’ Harlem Home Gets New Life

February 6, 2017 Staff 0

Langston Hughes By Demetria Irwin, ebony.com There ain’t no crystal stair in the late Langston Hughes’ historic Harlem abode, but there is a narrow wooden one–the delicate steps of which moan and creak as they […]

Business

Edkedsha Mathis Is on a Mission to Increase Supplier Diversity at Volkswagen

February 2, 2017 Staff 0

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) As the Supplier Diversity Manager at the Volkswagen Group of America’s plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., Edkedsha Mathis said she relies on a concept called the three A’s: Aim […]

Entertainment

Sold out Crowd Pay Homage to the Empress of Soul Gladys Knight

February 2, 2017 admin 0

Gladys Knight took to the stage at the Florida Theatre last week to sing her greatest hits to a sold out crowd. Lines were around the corner waiting to purchase tickets to hear seven-time Grammy […]

Urban Traveler

Women’s Food Alliance Organize for a Culinary “Foodie” Experience

February 1, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Jax Kitchen was the location for the Women’s Food Alliance monthly networking soiree. Hospitality industry staff, entrepreneurs, agencies and members came together to sample vendors food, peruse brochures from culinary schools […]

Local

Raines Red & Gray All Class Ball Honors Class of 1967 50th Anniversary

February 1, 2017 admin 0

William M. Raines National Alumni Association, Inc. (WMRNAA) hosted its Red & Gray Ball over the weekend at the Omni Hotel. The annual affair was attended by 250 guests. Alumni arrived wearing red and gray semi […]

Community

Talented UniverSoul Circus Tapped to be the Last Big Top Standing

February 1, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – With the recent announcement of Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus dismantling their big top for their last show May 21, 2017, UniverSoul Circus is gearing up to become the […]

Local

Teach for America Week Still on a Mission to Recognize and Inspire Future Teacher Leaders

February 1, 2017 admin 0

The fourth annual “I Still Teach For America” dinner was held last week to celebrate and inspire the more than 70 Teach For America – Jacksonville teachers who continue to serve in classrooms throughout the […]

Education

Simmons Pediatrics A/B Honor Roll Celebration

February 1, 2017 admin 0

Simmons Pediatrics saluted their honor students for excellent achievements in 2015-2016 by making the A-B Honor Rolls at their various schools. This year’s event marking the 12th Anniversary was held once again at Dave & […]

National

Walmart Stops Selling Black Lives Matter ‘bulletproof’ Shirts After Police Complaint

January 31, 2017 Staff 0

Walmart stopped selling shirts featuring the word “bulletproof” on Black Lives Matter merchandise after the world’s largest police organization called the slogan offensive. Walmart said it removed the specific item after the Fraternal Order of […]

Book Reviews

‘Audacity: How Barack Obama Defied His Critics and Transformed America’

January 31, 2017 Staff 0

By Jonathan Chait c.2017, Custom House / William Morrow $27.99 / $34.99 Canada 272 pages If you can’t say something nice… Sometimes, it’s hard to say nothing at all. There are times when you need […]

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