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U.S. Postal Service to Review Stamp Honoring Supremes Florence Ballard

July 26, 2020 Staff 0

Wilson’s quest to get the U.S. Postal Service to issue a stamp to celebrate Ballard, a founding star of The Supremes, has gained momentum. (Photo: The Supremes in Hilton Hotel, the Netherlands, 1965. [From left:] […]

Sports

Charles Barkley Urges Black Americans to Take Part in Medical Study

July 23, 2020 admin 0

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com – Charles Barkley says in a new public service announcement that Black Americans “have what we need in our community to save our lives” during the coronavirus pandemic. The video spot […]

Political

Most Americans Say Social Media Companies Have Too Much Power, Influence in Politics

July 23, 2020 admin 0

BY MONICA ANDERSON – A majority of Americans think social media companies have too much power and influence in politics, and roughly half think major technology companies should be regulated more than they are now, according […]

Editorials

Why Black Psychology Matters – Validating the Lived Experience of Black People.

July 23, 2020 admin 0

Kevin Cokley, Ph.D. – When I was a young Assistant Professor, I remember having a conversation with one of my African American graduate students. She was upset because she had a conversation with our White […]

Sports

Poll: Most Americans Don’t Believe NFL or College Football will Be Played This Year

July 22, 2020 admin 0

By Josh Peters – With football season in limbo during the coronavirus pandemic, most Americans don’t expect to see NFL or college football games this fall, according to a recent Harris Poll. Only 32% think […]

Education

Local High Schools Adjust and Proceed with the New Normal

July 22, 2020 admin 0

After waiting months to cross the stage, Jean Ribault High School held their 62nd Commencement ceremony at their Alvin White Stadium with parents and family members in attendance. More than 300 students graduated sharing the […]

Greek Life

Alphas Celebrate First Anniversary by Registering Voters

July 22, 2020 admin 0

The Sigma Pi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently held a voter registration drive in Arlington. Not deterred by Covid-19, the fraternity’s “A Voteless People is a Hopeless People” national program has […]

Health

Stay Strong, Slim, Sharp and Sexy at 40, 50, 60 …

July 21, 2020 admin 0

By Tiarra Mukherjee – The mood-lifting, fat-burning, pain-relieving, brain-boosting, disease-fighting fitness sessions you need now — no equipment or gym required. Remember when the only thing to consider before rocking tank tops and halters was choosing […]

Business

Jacksonville Housing Authority Interim CEO Dwayne Alexander Named to National Board

July 21, 2020 admin 0

 Dwayne Alexander, interim president and CEO of Jacksonville Housing Authority, has been elected to a two-year term on the National Leased Housing Association’s board of directors by NHLA members. The National Leased Housing Association is a […]

Entertainment

FILM REVIEW — John Lewis: Civil Rights Lion Gets into Good Trouble in Dawn Porter Documentary

July 21, 2020 admin 0

By Nsenga K. Burton, NNPA Newswire Culture and Entertainment Editor — On what would be called Bloody Sunday, Lewis, who at the time was Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) along with other civil […]

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