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WE NEED LITERACY WARRIORS LIKE KIZZY IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY TODAY

June 10, 2016 Staff 0

By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA News Wire Columnist) Dictionary defines warriors as “a person who fights in battle and is known for having courage and skill.” In Roots, reimagined Kizzy Kinte tells her dad “Reading is […]

Lifestyle

Children’s Commission Launches Free Summer Lunch Program

June 10, 2016 Staff 0

The Jacksonville Children’s Commission (JCC), the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will partner to provide nutritious snacks and lunches to an estimated 12,000 Duval County children this summer during summer vacation when school […]

Local

Local High School Students and Entrepreneurs Empowered Through Foundation Intern Grant

June 9, 2016 Staff 0

Local black businesses have the opportunity to impart their entrepreneurial wisdom while enriching local students’ career hopes and pockets thanks to the Annie Ruth Foundation. The Foundation’s Summer Internship Program, presently in its fourth year, […]

Entertainment

Andre 3000: On Prince, Sex and Why he Stopped Being Vegan

June 9, 2016 Staff 0

Listed as one of the best rappers of 2000, Andre Lauren Benjamin, better known as Andre’ 3000 or Andre’ Three Stacks, is a father, songwriter, actor and even an entrepreneur. He started a clothing line […]

Editorials

Transgender Issues Do Not Compare to Black Issues

June 9, 2016 Staff 0

“Transgender” has become the new “black.” In the short span of four months, transgenderism has gone from occasional media coverage of transgender celebrities — Caitlyn Jenner and actor Laverne Cox of the hit Netflix series […]

Political

Kamala Harris Wins California U.S. Senate Primary

June 9, 2016 Staff 0

Harris is on track to become the second black woman in the U.S. Senate By Frederick H. Lowe California Attorney General Kamala Harris moved a step closer to becoming the second black woman to take […]

National

Muhammad Ali, ‘the Greatest’, Dies Aged 74

June 7, 2016 Staff 0

Muhammad Ali, the three-time heavyweight champion who proclaimed himself “the Greatest”, defied the US government over the Vietnam war, and later became one of the most well-known – and loved – sportsmen in history died at […]

Lifestyle

Atlanta Hairstylist’s Viral Video Shocks Social Media with Extreme Hair Loss Caused by Weaves

June 3, 2016 Staff 0

Award-winning hairstylist Razor Chic of Atlanta reveals the devastating effects of traction alopecia and the addiction to hair weaves     On May 26th, the renowned, award-winning Atlanta hairstylist, affectionately known as Razor Chic of […]

Local

City Mourns Loss of Longtime Community Trustee Wendell P. Holmes

May 31, 2016 Staff 0

Wendell P. Holmes, Jr., entrepreneur, community leader and servant and educational trailblazer passed last weekend at his home at the age of 94. Dr. Holmes was dedicated to service, leadership and excellence. A recipient of […]

Business

Wells Fargo Sponsorship of Black Lives Matter Panel Draws Scorn

May 30, 2016 Staff 0

by Naomi LeChance Wells Fargo’s sordid practice of steering minorities into exploitative mortgages burst into public view after the housing crash in 2008. But to a black business group the bank has partnered with — […]

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