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Jay-Z and Meek Mill Launch Prison-Reform Alliance, Pledge $50 Million

January 27, 2019 Staff 0

By Dee Lockett, Vulture An unlikely group that includes two of the biggest rappers in the world and three of the country’s biggest sports team owners have joined forces to rectify America’s broken judicial system. Meek […]

Entertainment

Local Producer Creates Social Media Talent Contest

January 27, 2019 Staff 0

This summer, Facebook live-stream viewers will use their mobile device to judge contestants, from around the country, as they compete for an opportunity to win cash on a social media show called The Talented 10 […]

Editorials

Don’t Let Predatory Tax Loans Take Your Refunds

January 27, 2019 Staff 0

By Charlene Crowell For many consumers, the New Year brings an annual effort to file taxes early enough to help pay off big bills, replace major appliances or tuck away a few bucks for the […]

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President Announces End to Shutdown

January 27, 2019 Staff 0

The deal includes no money for his border wall.  By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent The longest government shutdown in American history is over – and President Donald Trump did not get his Wall. […]

Editorials

The Origin of Black Politics

January 27, 2019 Staff 0

By Dr. Conrad Worrill Since the end of the Civil War in 1865, when African Americans were granted the right to vote, through the 15th Amendment in 1868, electoral politics has played a dominant role […]

Editorials

Super Bowl or Not, in the Black community

January 27, 2019 Staff 0

By William T. Robinson, Jr. While the Super Bowl has been a celebrated and welcomed event for football fans and the American public as a whole, it has become a contentious target for many in […]

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Civil Rights Museum Re-offers Honor to Angela Davis

January 27, 2019 Staff 0

BIRMINGHAM – An Alabama civil rights museum reversed course after a public outcry and reinstated a human rights award to activist Angela Davis that it had previously rescinded. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute said in […]

Community

Jack & Jill Beaux’s Promote Healthy Lifestyle Living

January 27, 2019 admin 0

On January 26th from 9:30am-12:00pm the Beaux collaborated with New Town Success Zone, Edward Waters College and Mayo Clinc to serve healthy meals and educate their community about developing a healthy life style. The Beaux served and […]

Entertainment

More Than 40 Movies Later Spike Lee Gets His First Oscar Nomination For BlacKkKlansman

January 22, 2019 admin 0

by Krystal Franklin (TV ONE)/ Photo by Earl Gibson III/FilmMagic January 22, 2019 It’s hard to believe that after more than 40 movies and two decades in the film industry, Spike Lee has never been nominated […]

Entertainment

Lionel Richie’s son cautioned by police after making threats

January 22, 2019 admin 0

January 22, 2019 By Rollingout.com Miles Richie (Photo source: Instagram-@milesrichie) By Rollingout.com Lionel Richie’s son was cautioned by police after making threats at an international airport. Miles Brockman Richie reportedly became angry on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, after being […]

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