Welcome to another episode of The Conversation with Al McFarlane! In today’s show, we are excited to have Raiyon Hunter, the … The post [REBROADCAST] Shaping...
Join host Al McFarlane as he sits down with Charles Peterson and Carlo Carlo Lachmansingh, the passionate organizers behind … The post [ENCORE] Celebrating Caribbean Culture...
THE AFRO — At-risk communities, defined by factors like socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and geographic location, bear the disproportionate burden of cancer. These disparities are not just...
THE AFRO — Gauff, who is from Florida, is the first American teenager to win the country’s major tennis tournament since Serena Williams in 1999. If...
ROLLINGOUT — Teenage tennis sensation Coco Gauff became the first teenager since Serena Williams in 1999 to win the US Open women's championship this evening with...
Nearly 800 new Texas laws you MUST NOT ignore as of September 1st and beyond Attention, Texans! After every legislative session, the Forward Times provides our...
ABOVE: Author and Exhibition Curator Candacy Taylor speaks during “The Negro Motorist Green Book” opening reception The Holocaust Museum of Houston recently hosted the debut of...
The federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 an hour since 2009. Several states have a higher minimum, but a predictable few, including Mississippi, Tennessee,...
Amidst a news cycle that now routinely features wildfires, former president indictments, and extreme weather events, the world is grappling with the resurgence of COVID-19 as...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Leaders within the Democratic Party in the last Congress demonstrated their political will for a reparations commission. 217 confirmed yes votes in the...
Texas’ booming population and economic growth leads to record $100 billion transportation plan Since my appointment in March of 2023 by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to...
ABOVE: The legendary Morales Radio Hall sits in Houston’s Second Ward The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) develops policies and initiatives that...
As we age, so does our brain and its ability to function as it once did. There are many reasons for cognitive decline, but once it...
This week’s found fashion features sparkles, shimmers, poses, and prints. VENICE, ITALY – AUGUST 30: Madisin Rian attends the opening red carpet at the 80th Venice...
The World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 concluded on Sunday (August 27th) after nine days of thrilling action in which superstars of the sport added to their...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — During the Moguls in the Making competition Sept. 6 - 10, 60 students, grouped into teams of four from 15 HBCUs, will be...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Join us, valuable stakeholders and experts for a deep dive into topics like: the value of end of live planning; tips on financial...
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. and Edward Henderson California Black Media Two Black Americans are members of the class of California’s 2023 Hall of Fame inductees....
By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) celebrated the 5oth anniversary of...
By Post Staff A new philanthropic partnership is kicking off a $100 million plan to invest $100 million to enhance the quality of life in a...
A new philanthropic partnership is kicking off a $100 million plan to invest $100 million to enhance the quality of life in a 40-by-40 block area...
By Ken Epstein Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, just back from a Vietnam trade mission, spoke at a press conference this week to discuss the results of...
By Selina Pichardo With the school year kicking into gear, JPMorgan Chase wanted to stress the importance to parents and their children about learning money basics...
To help prepare for the year ahead, JPMorgan Chase hosted a Back-to-School event at its Oakland Community Center branch on Saturday, Aug. 19. The event featured...
By Post Staff East Oakland’s Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church bore witness to an impactful event as Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price met and prayed...