By D.L. White Homelessness Is On The Rise! In the days when the American west was still being settled, the Pony Express was implemented (April 3, 1860) by the Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company to deliver mail between Missouri and California, thus providing a valuable and viable service. Utilizing the motto, “The […]
Open Letter to Our Academy Family: The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in our community who did incredible work this past year; however, those moments were overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behavior we saw Mr. Smith exhibit on stage. During our telecast, we did not adequately address
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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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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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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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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
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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“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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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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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
