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Entertainment

Judge Denies R. Kelly’s Request for Coronavirus Release, Says He is a ‘Danger to the Community’

April 8, 2020 Staff 0

R. KELLY STANDS with his lawyer, Steve Greenberg in a courtroom at the Leighton Criminal Courts building earlier this year. Kelly appeared at the Dirksen Federal Building on June 16, where he was denied bail […]

Lifestyle

National Civil Rights Museum to Host Virtual Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Death

April 8, 2020 admin 0

#NNPA BLACKPRESS NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We should always stop and reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. King on April 4, but this year it is needed more than ever as we try to […]

Political

Black Caucus Urges Florida Governor to Take Extra Precautions for Inmates Amid Covic-19 Concerns

April 8, 2020 Staff 0

This week, a letter was sent on behalf of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus to Governor Ron DeSantis urging him to take measures to safeguard vulnerable inmate populations from the deadly spread of  COVID-19. This […]

Political

Bernie Sanders Ends His Presidential Campaign

April 8, 2020 admin 0

By MATT PEARCE, / EVAN HALPER Bernie Sanders on Wednesday suspended an antiestablishment presidential campaign that changed the course of Democratic politics and energized large groups of new voters but fell short of amassing a broad enough […]

Sports

April 8, 1975: Frank Robinson Debuts as First Black Manager in Major Leagues

April 8, 2020 admin 0

This article was written by Joseph Wancho “It was a tremendous day for me, a day I’ll always remember, the biggest day of my life in baseball.” — Frank Robinson1 On August 21, 1974, the Cleveland Indians […]

Entertainment

Gayle King Says Being Single While Quarantined is ‘very daunting’

April 8, 2020 Staff 0

by Nicole Duncan (Griot) Gayle King, anchor of ‘CBS This Morning,’ told the ladies of The Talk that being single during the coronavirus pandemic for her has been “daunting.” “It’s true, I’m single. And honest […]

Entertainment

BET Plans All-Star Coronavirus Special; Broadway Stays Dark

April 8, 2020 admin 0

By The Associated Press From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of […]

National

Coronavirus Government Response Updates: Trump, Fauci Confirm Black Communities Especially Hard Hit

April 8, 2020 admin 0

Fauci said hypertension, diabetes can make blacks have worse outcomes. By Jordyn Phelp / Libby Cathey and Cheyenne Haslett April 7, 2020 One day after President Donald Trump‘s trade adviser Peter Navarro publicly pushed back against the nation’s top infectious […]

Urban Traveler

What Will It Take to Get Cruises Sailing Again?

April 8, 2020 admin 0

By Fran Golden  The global cruise industry is facing its biggest challenge yet, and it could be months before ships are sailing again. Cruise lines started 2020 expecting a banner year. Demand for cruises in […]

Religion

Spiritually Speaking: Just How Strange Are You?

April 7, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Moses was a murderer. Paul (Saul) killed a few Jesus lovers in his time. Rahab was a ho and Jacob was, well, y’all know all about Jacob’s shortcomings. And David, I ain’t […]

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