The journal article “Empowering Black Scientists in STEM: Early Success of the Black Bio-mechanists Association” points out that even though Black students have a similar college/university entering rate, the leaving rate of Black students is higher, meaning more Black students leave STEM majors than white ones. The authors put this down to DEI (diversity, equity, …
On Jan 9, with the sound of African drumming in the background, Shirley Weber was sworn-in as the first-elected Black Secretary of State (SOS) of California and the 32nd person to hold the position. The ceremony was conducted at the SOS’ auditorium in downtown Sacramento, one block south of the State Capitol. Senate President pro …
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Black History Month, Black-Owned, Female-Owned and San Diego favorite, Maya’s Cookies has announced the 2023 Black History Month Collection. “This year’s collection is an ode to the arts and my way of honoring the contributions of countless Black women breaking barriers in the literary arts, world of dance, music industry and beyond,” said Maya Madsen, …
Today, Chicago-based multimedia mega-company, Central City Productions, announced the production of Black History Honors, a brand-new television series. The screening of the series premiere will be held, Monday, January 30th, 2023, at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio – hosted by GRAMMY Award-winner Mali Music and Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League. Black History Honors is …
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By DL White Welcome to 2023! A New Year and new opportunity to make good on promises (resolutions) to do better, level up or not lose ground in the New Year. The thirty-five cent question, how did you ring in the New Year? Did you attend a Church service, stay home or hit the spot …
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Fans of “ANNIE” can experience the magic of the iconic musical, as the North American tour makes its stop at the San Diego Civic Theatre, December 27, 2022 thru January 1, 2023. Starring in the role as the nurturing and hard-working assistant to Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, Grace, is none other than the talented Julia Nicole-Hunter. …
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By DL White The Boys and Girls Club of America has enjoyed a prosperous and healthy 162 year run assisting youth from various walks of life in various communities across the country in grades K – 12 build character and develop leadership skills through structured activities. Founded by three ladies Mary & Alice Goodwin, along …
(Phoenix) Tis the Season: ASU Que’s Gift Early Christmas for Deserving BGCAZ Youth Read More »
By George Napier Barnes, III My favorite Super Bowl commercial featured an irate lizard who was upset because a group of frogs won an audition to be the spokesperson (if you could imagine a frog as a person) for the King of Beers, Budweiser. Each frog in the trio croaked one sound in secession. The …
HBCU Scoreboard the Chocolate Voice Vol. XII: Let it go Louie!! Read More »
Series will feature real conversations about intimacy, dating, love and sex from the lens of Black women from all walks of life. Los Angeles, CA – Next year, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will debut its new unscripted series “All The Single Ladies,” a provocative view of intimacy and dating in the modern world from the …
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By George Napier Barnes, III I have to open up this article with a disclosure. The views in this piece are mine. I have studied this subject matter for years and have come to the conclusion (as I have written before) that the NCAA is not our friend. I am on record for stating as …
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