The story of the “Wild Man from Birmingham” who started a Movement that changed the world. Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth was raised in the crucible of segregated Birmingham, Alabama, but he was forged by its attempt to kill him. When the KKK planted a bomb underneath his bed and he emerged unharmed, he was sure he […]
Phoenix 100 Black Women to Host Civil Rights Icon & Historic Musical – Dec 17 By DL White Every day, I have lived through the massacre. While our country may forget this history, I cannot. ” Mother Viola Ford Fletcher, oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre (109 years old) Ms. Viola Ford was
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In a significant move, Governor Gavin Newsom has declared November 2023 as “Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month.” This proclamation sheds light on the pressing issue of Alzheimer’s disease within the Black community. Among Black Americans aged 70 and older, a staggering 21.3% are living with Alzheimer’s, a statistic that demands attention and action. Understanding Disparities: Research
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In a Facebook post, Council President pro Tem Monica Montgomery wrote: “Thank to Assemblymember Akilah Weber, MD and her advocacy for our communities, San Diego received funding to restore The Black Family statue at the beloved Mountain View Park! This funding is more than just a check—it is about restoring the positive reflections and reclaiming
The African American community is one of the top demographic groups affected by tobacco-related health disparities in the US. The CDC states that African Americans are more likely to smoke menthol cigarettes than people from other races because the tobacco industry aggressively targets the community. As a result, it is estimated that about 1.5 million people from
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On Saturday June 17, the Cooper Family Foundation based in San Diego, held the cities most popular and the longest running free Juneteenth festival. Held for the second year at Memorial Park, the community came out by the hundreds to a beloved annual tradition inclusive of food, fellowship, vendors, dance performances and chart topping entertainment. The
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Members of Divine 9 – Support Homeless Outreach:Project Humanities –Service Saturday Marketplace in Full Effect By DL White From the west coast to the east coast, mid-America to the South and North, homelessness in America continues to grow in this slightly post-pandemic era. In communities across the nation, city governments are looking to move make-shift
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By DL White The Tucson Juneteenth Celebration and Festival for 2023, will take place on Saturday, June 17, 1pm – 9pm, at the Kino Sport Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson. However, before that highly anticipated day, several “moments” will add to the allure and excitement. Tucson Committee Chair Larry Starks and the Festival committee
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cfjuneteenth.com History of Juneteenth The holiday is recognition of June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers notified enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay, Texas that they were free under the Emancipation Proclamation. Two and a half years earlier, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes across the country to mark what was known
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By DL White Southern University by vehicle is 21.2 hours south east of Arizona, approximately 1448.9 miles, however, enthusiasm and school spirit travels and stand the test of time, as alums of the Columbia blue and gold are loud and proud representing in the Grand Canyon state. Recently, the Southern University Alumni Federation – AZ
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