Democrats, Black Candidates Win Historic Victories on Election Night
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) The blue wave that swept the country last week wasn’t just a victory for Democrats, but a resounding win for African American candidates, who defied the...
View ArticleBlack lottery winner decides to rebuild Florida’s Black business community...
The Grio Miguel Pilgram, who won $52 million in the lottery in 2010, is using his winnings to help rebuild Florida’s Black community. Specifically, Pilgram is using his company, The Pilgram Group, to...
View ArticleDella Reese, ‘Touched by an Angel’ star and R&B Singer, dies at 86
By Variety LOS ANGELES — Della Reese, who segued from pop and jazz singing stardom in the 1950s and ’60s to a long career as a popular TV actress on “Touched by an Angel” and other shows, died Sunday...
View ArticleKenyan wildlife nursery gives baby elephants a second chance
by Janelle Richards NAIROBI, Kenya — As the Trump administration announced a lift on a ban put in place by the Obama administration to stop hunters from importing elephant trophies into the United...
View Article10 African-Americans named Rhodes scholars, most ever
By Associated Press The latest group of U.S. Rhodes scholars includes 10 African-Americans — the most ever in a single Rhodes class — as well as a transgender man and four students from colleges that...
View Article‘African Mean Girls Play’: an irreverent take on colorism and boarding schools
by Karu F. Daniels While the Broadway community is all-abuzz about Tina Fey’s theatrical adaptation of the cult movie “Mean Girls,” currently playing at Washington, D.C.’s National Theater, another...
View Article7 Critical Questions To Ask Your Child’s Teacher
By Natasha S. Alford When I was a middle school teacher, I found myself praying for the protection and wellness of my students on the regular. For all the great times we had in the classroom, the kids,...
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Husband and wife duo Rudy Gaskins and Joan Baker bring diversity to...
by Gwendolyn Quinn The exclusivity of the voice-over business has been one of the entertainment industry’s best-kept secrets. Traditionally a field dominated by white males, the voice-over world has...
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Robert Mugabe, world’s oldest leader, finally resigns one week after coup
by Alastair Jamieson and The Associated Press Robert Mugabe, the world’s oldest ruler, resigned as Zimbabwe’s president on Tuesday, signaling the final end of his decades in power after last week’s...
View ArticleHartford Student Expelled, Faces Hate Crime Charge For Harassing Black Roommate
by Chelsea Bailey A University of Hartford freshman has been expelled and faces a hate crime charge after she admitted to rubbing her body fluids on her black roommate’s book bag and toothbrush....
View ArticleTrump’s latest move forces thousands of Haitians to leave by 2019
By The Grio A humanitarian program that has given residency to over 59,000 Haitians has put a stop by the Trump administration. Haitians who obtained Temporary Protected Status had come to the United...
View ArticleWhy We Need More Black Men in Early Childhood Education
By Royston Maxwell Lyttle (Principal, Eagle Academy Public Charter School/Grades 1-3) As educators, we have an obligation to give our students every opportunity to succeed. Parents rely on us to ensure...
View Article‘Shop Black’: Tips to support black businesses this holiday season
by Andrea King Collier Small Business Saturday, taking place on Nov. 25, is a big day for small businesses, and it can have real significance for minority business owners. It is estimated more than 71...
View ArticleHip-hop works to break down mental health stigma for black men
by Kara Taylor Tears streamed down the face of suicide survivors as they stood on the stage at the Video Music Awards as hip-hop artist Logic performed “1-800-273-8255,” a song titled after the...
View ArticleWho is Cyntoia Brown? Celebrities rally behind teen sentenced to life in prison
by Daniella Silva It’s been 13 years since Cyntoia Brown was sentenced — at the age of 16 — to life in prison for the killing of a man who had picked her up for sex. But this week, thanks the power of...
View ArticleCASTING NEWS: Viola Davis and Mahershala Ali snag major new roles
By Courtney Wills Get ready for some good performances from a few of your favorites actors. Viola Davis and Mahershala Ali have snagged some new roles and we can’t wait to see what they serve up. Davis...
View ArticleRev Run, wife Justine score scripted series on Netflix
By Courtney Wills Rev Run is returning to the small screen thanks to a new deal with Netflix. Rev and his wife, Justine, have signed on to star in and produce a scripted comedy series for the network....
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Formerly Homeless Youth Documents Journey in New Book
By Edward Henderson The sheer numbers of the homeless population in San Diego can gloss over the fact that every tent you see downtown has a story behind it. Michael Gaulden has taken his story of...
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One Africa Pop-Up Shop Champions Unity and Discovering Roots
By Edward Henderson We all know the cliché ‘home is where the heart is.’ However, if you ask Kay Black of One Africa, she’ll tell you home is where your culture is. One Africa is Kay’s clothing and...
View ArticleSugar Groove Dance Party looks to sweeten your Thursday Night
By Edward Henderson If Chaka Khan, Rufus, Erykah Badu, and P. Diddy threw a party, it’d taste like this. San Diego Melanin is teaming up with ‘the sweet spot.’ to bring the city “Sugar Groove”, a night...
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