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109th NAACP Annual Convention Closes with Call to Vote and to Increase Millennial Engagement

August 7, 2018 Staff 0

By Lauren Poteat Thousands of people from across the country gathered in San Antonio, Texas for the 109th Annual NAACP Convention. The daring theme of this year’s convention (“Stop Hate, Vote”) was right on target, […]

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Trayvon Martin Documentary a Well Produced Reminder of Racial Challenges in America

August 6, 2018 Staff 0

The “Rest in Power, The Trayvon Martin Story” aired on BET, and the documentary didn’t disappoint. For many African Americans Martin’s story was the beginning of a series of deaths of young unarmed black men […]

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As Trump Distorts NFL players’ Messages, Let’s Instead Join Together

August 6, 2018 Staff 0

by Jesse Jackson As teams gear up for the NFL season, President Trump is reviving his destructive and diversionary attacks aimed at turning fans against players. The league office stepped in it by unilaterally declaring […]

Editorials

We Are Breeding a New Generation of Civil Rights Fighters

August 6, 2018 Staff 0

by J. Boney By Jeffrey L. Boney Without being given much direction, Black youth have seemingly taken matters into their own hands, relative to their future here in America, by strategizing, organizing and mobilizing. Whether […]

Local

Youth Camp “Doesn’t Miss a Beat” Highlighting Campers Artistic and Creative Talents

August 2, 2018 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – This past weekend Don’t Miss a Beat (DMAB) nonprofit held their third annual summer camp finale performance in front of hundreds of family, friends and staff members. One hundred and twenty […]

Local

Sports, Music and Education Fill Days of Youth Summer Camp

August 2, 2018 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – The United Youth Athletic Association Inc. (UYAA) prides itself on providing students with a safe and healthy sports learning environment that builds character, self-respect and accountability. The organizations summer sports camp […]

Local

Free Lessons and Swimsuits Prepare Northside Citizens for Swim Safety

August 2, 2018 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention the overall drowning rate for blacks was 1.4 times higher than rates for whites. Disparities were greatest in swimming pools, with swimming […]

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