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Month: February 2019

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Sculpting Trailblazer Honored with Cultural Festival in Hometown

February 28, 2019 admin 0

Article & Photos By Kennedi Holder People flooded Green Cove Spring’s Spring Park to celebrate the life and legacy of Augusta Savage Saturday afternoon. The 2nd Annual Augusta Savage Cultural Festival, presented by Friends of Augusta […]

Community

Vagabonds Annual Dance Continues Tradition of Honoring Love and Academic Achievement

February 28, 2019 admin 0

Sweethearts, couples and newlyweds attended the Royal Vagabonds 2019 Sweet Hearts Ball, held on the UNF Campus in the Adam Herbert Building.  Over 300 couples adorned in formal attire enjoyed a variety of activities ranging from […]

Education

Coke Donates Laptops to I’m A Star Students – Honors Students as ‘Next Generation of Great Leaders” in Black History

February 27, 2019 admin 0

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (“Coke Florida”) donated 13 laptops to I’m A Star Foundation in honor of Black History Month. The ceremony took place at Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, 1411 Huron Street at 5 p.m. A group […]

Entertainment

Common, Sherri Shepherd and Dante Brown Host Red Carpet Screening of  HATS in Los Angeles on Final Day of the Pan African Film & Arts Festival

February 27, 2019 admin 0

Alvin ‘Xzibit’ Joiner Makes Directorial Debut With LA Premiere of Broken Ground with Q&A Moderated by Big Boy on February 18 Stars Common, Sherri Shepherd and Dante Brown (lead actor) hosted a red carpet screening of the short film HATS at […]

Entertainment

Chris Spencer, Charles King, Logan Browning, Robert Townsend, and more attend attend ABFF Ventures Annual Partners Dinner in Los Angeles

February 27, 2019 admin 0

ABFF Ventures held their 2nd annual American Black Film Festival’s Partners’ Dinner at Mr. C in Beverly Hills.  This event is an exclusive Awards Season gathering to celebrate the company’s partnerships within the entertainment and […]

Sports

Harold Craw honored as JEA Black History Month program keynote speaker

February 27, 2019 admin 0

Jumbo Shrimp general manager recognized during “Honoring African-Americans in Motion” program Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp general manager Harold Craw was selected by JEA to be the company’s keynote speaker at their 30th annual Black History Month “Honoring African-Americans […]

Entertainment

Miss America Nia Franklin among thousands of ‘Princesses’ at Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

February 27, 2019 admin 0

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2019) – Reigning Miss America Nia Franklin joined thousands of other tiara wearers this weekend as she took part in the 11th annualrunDisney Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney […]

Book Reviews

Author Nikesha Williams Writes, Writes and Writes again!

February 27, 2019 admin 0

Writing books is Nikesha Williams forte.  As soon as she was able to read and write, she put pen to paper and has not stopped! Her characters personas and flaws are deepened through evaluating their […]

Political

Chicago Poised to Elect First African-American Female Mayor after Lori Lightfoot, Toni Preckwinkle Advance

February 27, 2019 admin 0

By Bill Ruthhart / Contact Reporter Chicago Tribune Chicago will elect its first African-American female mayor after former federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle won enough votes Tuesday amid a record field of 14 candidates to […]

National

Epidemic of Missing Black Girls Continues to Stump Authorities, Frustrate Parents

February 25, 2019 Staff 0

(Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA). Photos of missing children: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Lashaya Stine, 16, By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Lashaya Stine, 16, was walking down the street alone […]

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