By DL White “We might not have chosen the time, but the time has chosen us!” John R. Lewis (1940-2020) John Robert Lewis, considered by many as the “moral conscience” of the U.S. Congress, and the venerated voice for Voting Rights in America since 1961, fought his last fight and voiced support for Black Lives […]
After years and years of wearing braids too tight, the hair follicles along my edges were completely snatched out. Don’t get me wrong, the braided styles always looked amazing, but once I decided to change hair-do’s, the hair loss and balding spots started to show and it took its toll on my confidence. I really
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Phoenix’s local grad chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. took top honors in a number of areas during its 75th annual 12th District Meeting. The annual meeting was initially supposed to be held Memorial Day weekend in Anaheim, CA but was shifted to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 12th District
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That’s easy, I’m a descendant of slaves. I’m African American. And, my Texas roots run deep. Although I was born in Arizona, Texas, is where it all started for me. My maternal and paternal family members were sharecroppers that picked cotton throughout the lone star state, settling in cities like Austin, Crockett, Dallas, Houston, Taylor and
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Snippets airing on every local news channel of 25 uniformed LAPD Officers showing up to start the dialog with 25 youth and young adult African American members in the community. The initiative titled “Perceptions, Empathy & Unification” (PEU) was hosted by Pastor Shep Crawford of the Experience Christian Ministries located at 326 E. 47th Place in South
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As corporations move towards a reconciliation in how to combat racism and support the Black community in the wake of George Floyd and Black Lives Matter protests, Nike, (NKE) adds Juneteenth to the list of its official company holidays. CEO John Donahoe made the announcement in a letter to employees Thursday. Nike joins CEO Jack
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Writer calls for the end of racism against Black people. Enough is enough, when we have come this far, still bandaging the wounds of our ancestor’s scars. Enough is enough when we have come this far, not wearing military gear, yet still at war. Enough is enough, when we have come this far, yet everyone
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Reflecting and thinking out (LOUD)…….By D.L. White Protests continue across America and around the world in the aftermath of the inhumane, and senseless death of George Floyd in broad daylight in Minneapolis. Germany, London, Amsterdam, and France, have all held protest marches to honor the memory and call to question his broad daylight murder by
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By: Lawrencia Nelson Currently there are two pandemics spreading through the United States of America, Coronavirus and Racism. On the other side of the world, hearing statements such as ‘This is not our issue’ ‘I do not live in America, so why does this affect us?’ ‘All lives matter’. Imagine for one second being black
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Meet the intelligent founder behind the brand Odyssey Box, the new subscription service delivering luxury haircare. Previously living in Germany as an English Language assistant and also elected as director of Equality & Diversity trustee in her final year of university. To add to her list of credentials, she is also the creator of the
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