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Feb 27 2022

53rd NAACP Image Award Announce Winners Live on BET hosted by Anthony Anderson

Following the week-long virtual experience, tonight the NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” winners during a special LIVE broadcast on BET hosted by seven-time NAACP Image Awards winner Anthony Anderson and presented by Wells Fargo. Watch an encore presentation of the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” Monday, February 28 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET. Internationally, the […]

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Sep 25 2021

US and its long history of addressing immigration

By Rick Eastes I am increasingly perplexed by the pervasive false illusion of “American innocence” on the world stage; that, “we see ourselves as the good guys”. In too many instances, the US is the cause of immigrant strife wherever we stick our noses, especially in countries far from our borders where we have no

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Sep 1 2021

Whether or not you support Newsom your vote in this election matters

Rick Callender | On September 14 a special election will be held to determine whether Governor Gavin Newsom should be recalled. This is only the fourth time in American history – that a state has held a gubernatorial recall election. The last gubernatorial recall election in California took place nearly 20 years ago. This recall

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Aug 30 2021

Arizona Awaits the“Re-Count”……From the Madhouse on McDowell to Sights Unknown – “Can the Recount be Trusted?”

By DL White Arizona became the 48th State to join the Union in 1912 it is regarded as the Grand Canyon state because it is home to the magnificent, meandering wonder of the world carved by time and the natural elements, it is without question, a wonder of the world. Another “wonder” not so much

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Jul 9 2021

Zaila Avant-garde the FIRST African-American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee

Thursday in the ESPN-televised national finals,14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde from Harvey, Louisiana, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, making her the first African-American to win the prestigious honor. Well-rounded Avant-gard, a basketball prodigy has earned more recognition for her athletic prowess than her achievements in spelling. She is has appeared in a commercial with Stephen Curry

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Jun 20 2021

Juneteenth a Federal Holiday……… Voters take a Bow!

“Hands that once picked cotton are now picking Presidents” By: DL White Freedom Day, 19th of June, Juneteenth, Emancipation Day. However, one acknowledges this special day, the key take away, it is now a federal holiday, thanks largely to voters! Voters, yes!……..The power of the vote paved the way for the Biden-Harris ticket to claim the

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Jun 3 2021

Essence Festival of Culture: Mary J. Blige, D-Nice, Jazmine Sullivan and more…

Although Covid cases are declining Essence Magazine opted to move forward with its 2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Presented by Coca-Cola—the world’s largest cultural, entertainment and empowerment experience. Incorporating virtual for the second year in light of the pandemic, this year’s event will live up to its theme of “Live Loud” by featuring exciting content

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May 27 2021

The 33rd Gloria Awards: A Salute to Women of Vision Pay Tribute to Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, Amanda Gorman and more

The Ms. Foundation for Women, the nation’s first and oldest women’s foundation, hosted The 33rd Gloria Awards: A Salute to Women of Vision, which paid tribute to the remarkable achievements of those whose courage and leadership move our society toward a more just and inclusive world, and raised funds that will help support women-led nonprofits and community

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Apr 20 2021

Jury Deliberations Underway in George Floyd Murder Trial

Waiting on Justice Or Just Us? “Will the Evidence Change the Conclusion or will the Conclusion Change the Evidence?” By DL White From the pages of Logic 101. There is evidence and there are conclusions, what impact does each have on the other? The case against former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin appear to be

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Feb 25 2021

Urban One Submits Proposal for First Black-Owned Casino and Resort in the United States

In an announcement via Instagram, Cathy Hughes, Founder and Chairperson of Urban One, Inc. (formerly known as Radio One, Inc), the largest African-American owned and operated, broadcast company in the nation says it plans to build and open the only black-owned casino in the country. As reported on woldcnews.com, Urban One held a press conference to

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