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Entertainment

Halle Berry Sells Her Directoral Debut “Bruised” to Netflix for $20 Million

September 20, 2020 Staff 0

BY GOODBLACKNEWS Netflix is committed to securing bags for its strong Black leads. Halle Berry’s directorial debut in the MMA-themed movie Bruised is finally getting a new home after premiering at the Toronto International Film […]

Education

Meharry Medical College Receives $34M Endowment

September 20, 2020 Staff 0

Meharry Medical College has been dedicated to addressing healthcare issues that plague underserved communities and the HBCU will be able to further its efforts thanks to a major gift. According to Forbes, the Nashville-based institution received […]

Business

Distribution Deals Bring Black-Owned Whiskey Brand ‘Guidance’ to Store Shelves in 5 States

September 20, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off on Distribution Deals Bring Black-Owned Whiskey Brand ‘Guidance’ to Store Shelves in 5 States

NASHVILLE—Black-owned brands are suddenly in demand, and serial entrepreneur Jason Ridgel is in high spirits after sales of Guidance, a whiskey brand he owns, skyrocketed in recent months. Guidance is making a name for itself […]

Business

Shaq, American Express Launch Program To Support Black-Owned Businesses

September 20, 2020 Staff 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted Black-owned businesses throughout the United States. A report released by the New York Fed revealed nearly half of small Black-owned businesses shuttered as a result of financial woes that […]

Community

North Florida Major Taylor Cycling Club Chapter Ready to Go the Distance

September 17, 2020 admin 0

Recently, in the early morning hours, the newly formed Major Taylor Cycling Club of North Florida (MTCCNF) gathered at James Weldon Johnson Park in downtown Jacksonville to celebrate the history of the club.  “We wanted […]

Religion

Spiritually Speaking: Tough Day? Reread Paul’s Letters

September 17, 2020 admin 0

By James Washington (Dallas Weekly Publisher) – In reviewing the letters of Paul ( I recommend it for everyone), I was constantly reminded that one cannot look at Paul without really seeing Jesus’ amazing handiwork. […]

Book Reviews

100 of The Best Books By Black Americans

September 17, 2020 admin 0

By Aleichia Williams-Norberto – 100 of the best books by Black Americans –Stacker has compiled a list of 100 of the best books by Black Americans. The titles presented here are spread out between centuries, genres, […]

National

House Whip James Clyburn Calls Barr’s Slavery Comment the Most ‘God-Awful Thing I’ve Ever Heard’

September 17, 2020 admin 0

William Cummings – House Majority Whip James Clyburn reacted sharply to Attorney General William Barr’s comment that evoked slavery while decrying government overreach with coronavirus restrictions, calling it “the most ridiculous, tone-deaf, God-awful thing I’ve ever […]

Editorials

We Are Black Women, Please Stop Calling Us ‘Women Of Color’

September 17, 2020 admin 0

Written by Isheka N. Harrison – A recent op-ed in The Washington Post is telling the world to put some respect on the name “Black women” specifically. Written by columnist Donna F. Edwards and communications strategist Gwen […]

Education

Infection Rates Soar in College Towns as Students Return

September 17, 2020 admin 0

By CASEY SMITH, IRENA HWANG and COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Just two weeks after students started returning to Ball State University last month, the surrounding county had become Indiana’s coronavirus epicenter. […]

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