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FUNdraising Good Times: Reader response to “Coloring with the lines”

November 1, 2021 admin 0

Our column Coloring within the lines raised questions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including one about the responsibility of Black organizations. We asked for your opinions and heard back from reader Clanzenetta “Mickee” Brown, […]

Community

Event Educates Minorities on Transplant Gift of Life

October 30, 2021 admin 0

By Shirley Brill – The inaugural Treat-A-Ween event hosted by Educating Minorities About Transplants, Inc. (EMAT)  non profit was held on Halloween Eve on Palmdale St. on the Northside.  Each month EMAT members are out […]

Health

Finding Spiritual Shelter from Mental Health Struggles

October 29, 2021 admin 0

By Stacy M. Brown, Special to NNPA Newswire – (www.thewestsidegazette.com) – As one of the some 8 million in the United States who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Gloria Acosta knew she needed comfort even […]

Editorials

‘Cancel Culture’ Has Always Been a Problem for Comedy

October 29, 2021 admin 0

KLIPH NESTEROFF  / Oct 29, 2021  / (Source: www.flcourier.com) –  Is freedom of speech evaporating from the world of comedy? We hear a familiar mantra whenever someone like Dave Chappelle comes under fire: You can’t joke […]

Political

Congress Passes EQUAL Act, a Bill that Seeks to Eliminate Sentencing Disparities Harshly Doled Out to African Americans

October 29, 2021 admin 0

By Stacy M. Brown / NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent / @StacyBrownMedia (Source: www.capitaloutlook.com) – Two minutes before members of the U.S. House of Representatives cast their votes, District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine […]

National

‘Is Florida Really Committed to Diversity?’: Florida Black Farmers Who Got USDA Settlements Face Huge Obstacle to Get Set-Aside Marijuana Grow License

October 29, 2021 admin 0

By Kavontae Smalls | October 25, 2021 (Source: www.atlantablackstar.com) “Is Florida really committed to diversity in this industry?” Dr. Latresia Wilson asks when thinking of the state’s health department singling out Florida’s Black farmers making it harder for […]

Entertainment

Actress Halle Berry Named Ambassador of 25th American Black Film Festival

October 29, 2021 admin 0

(Source: www.blackenterprise.com) – by Derek Major – October 28, 2021 – Halle Berry has been selected to be the ambassador of the 25th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) which will run virtually between November 3 to […]

Political

On the Ballot in Minneapolis: A Measure to Totally Changes Policing

October 28, 2021 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (source: www.blackpressusa.com) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison pointed to police departments like Newark and Camden, New Jersey, which achieved similar changes to […]

Editorials

Powell Would Be Considered an Outcast by Critical Race Theory Advocates

October 28, 2021 admin 0

By Clarence Mckee – The death of Colin Powell was a tremendous loss to the United States and the world. He was one of the most admired and respected public servants in modern history. He […]

Education

Jacksonville Public Education Fund Announces Collective Goal to Recruit and Retain Diverse Male Teachers.

October 28, 2021 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., October 25, 2021 – The Jacksonville Public Education Fund recently announced a community-wide goal to better recruit and retain diverse male teachers in Duval County. In partnership with others in Jacksonville, JPEF committed […]

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