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Target Stores to Close Thanksgiving Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, following Walmart’s Holiday Closing Announcement

July 27, 2020 admin 0

Kelly Tyko  USA TODAY –  Target stores will be closed on Thanksgiving due to the coronavirus pandemic, but plan to start rolling out its biggest deals of the year in stores and online in October. The Minneapolis-based retailer announced […]

Entertainment

Ice Cube Calls on Hollywood Studios to Make Amends for Years-Long Mistreatment of Black Artist

July 27, 2020 admin 0

The artist helped draft a document he calls ‘a contract with Black America’ Ice Cube called on Hollywood studios to implement a form of reparations to help make up for years of mistreatment of Black artists […]

Political

WATCH: Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) Talks VP Candidacy, Blasts Trump for Pardons

July 26, 2020 Staff 0

by Stacy Brown Demings heads Biden’s list of potential running mates along with CBC Chair Karen Bass (D-Calif.), former Georgia State Rep. Stacey Abrams, Sens. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois), Atlanta Mayor Keisha […]

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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 […]

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