FLORIDA COURIER — Following a nationwide search, Stetson University Executive Vice President and Provost Noel Painter, Ph.D., announced the appointment of Michèle Alexandre, a noted civil...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — The world premiere of “JQA,” a fictitious tale written and directed by Aaron Posner about the life of the eighth secretary of state and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — During a Q&A that brought talk of her love for Samuel Adams’ luxurious beer Utopia, the black arts movement influence of hip-hop and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In recent years, Dr. Julius Garvey has worked to secure a pardon for his famous father. “The charges against others involved were dropped,...
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CHARLESTON CHRONICLE — Change is happening fast in the 5.6-square-mile area of upper Charleston and lower North Charleston known as The Neck. As more high tech...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Heart disease experts assert in a new report that taking a daily dose of aspirin to prevent heart attacks may not be as productive...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — New Mexico, California, Philadelphia, Chicago. These are some of the city, county and state governments that have attempted to protect immigrants from local law...
WAVE NEWSPAPERS — The Los Angeles Department of Transportation began operating an on-demand transportation service pilot program for the Del Rey, Venice, Mar Vista and Palms...
SAN DIEGO VOICE — Isabel Wilkerson, author of “The Warmth of Other Suns,” recently discussed her novel, the Great Migration, and San Diego’s role in her...
CHARLESTON CHRONICLE — Several West Ashley neighborhood associations, together with nonprofit West Ashley United and the city of Charleston are hosting The Longest Table West Ashley,...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — Veteran television host, social media influencer and author Shannon LaNier is the new anchor at CW39. LaNier previously co-hosted “Arise Entertainment 360,” a...
HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — The Dutchess County Legislature has had a de facto term limit, without enacting one. Only two of the current 25 legislators have been...
Celebrating the African American Community with Respect, Empowerment, and Joy What does fostering diversity and inclusion at a Fortune 50 company look like? It looks like...
A recent report produced by the Fiscal Crisis Management and Assistance Team (FCMAT) reveals how under a recently passed state law, AB 1840, the Alameda County...
After growing up in Oakland, Chanée Franklin Minor graduated Cornell’s Law School and worked for the city of Berkeley but due to Oakland’s housing crisis, she’s...
The Coalition for Police Accountability is calling for the firing of Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick in the wake of the 2018 police killing of Joshua...
The first American woman of any race to become a bank president was Maggie Walker. Her achievements and successes inspired African Americans to become self-sufficient entrepreneurs....
“We’re not going to throw folks away,” said Dr. Kenneth Anderson at a press conference on Monday to signal the opening of the first “Safe Car...
Just back from a trip to San Diego and Baja California, I can report that the 2019 wildflower season looks like it will be one of...
The Majestic Motown Soul Revue is back and it was spectacular. After a two-year hiatus, the annual event returned and again benefits youth in the Bay...
Dr. Joy DeGruy was the keynote speaker for “Supporting Women Caregivers, Women Serving Vulnerable Communities,” a one-day symposium held at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland last...
While interviewing Jay-Z, Van Jones famously remarked, “As scared as Black folks are of the cops, we’re even more scared of therapists.” As a Founder and...
Nellie Allen Leighton, resident of Oakland from 1942- 2000, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2019, a mere two weeks after 300 family and friends flocked...