‘You Took Us as Slaves, Now Ban Refugees’, AU Says to Trump
Chad’s foreign minister has been elected as the new chair of the African Union Commission, pledging to place development and security at the top of his agenda and streamline the organisation’s...
View ArticleGREEN DOT PURCHASES SIMMONS’ RUSHCARD IN MEGADEAL
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Every American needs a RushCard — or Green Dot. That’s the mantra of RushCard founder and business mogul Russell Simmons, who together with Green Dot...
View ArticleGoogle celebrates Black History Month and little-known sculptor
It’s February, which means the start of Black History Month. And Google is marking the occasion with new Google doodles every day. The first doodle celebrates a little-known sculptor named Edmonia...
View ArticleEric Garner’s mother arrested during protest of SCOTUS nominee
Eric Garner’s mother, Gwen Carr, was arrested Tuesday along with several others who were protesting President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Neil Gorsuch. Several other Al Sharpton’s...
View ArticleBruno Mars on American music: ‘Black people created it all’
In an interview with Latina magazine, Bruno Mars pointed to the history of American music and praised black people for shaping the industry. “When you say ‘black music,’ understand that you are talking...
View ArticleCBC, STATE AGS AND CONSUMER ADVOCATES STAND UP TO CFPB FOES
By Charlene Crowell (NNPA Newswire Columnist) As a new Congress and White House begin their respective governmental roles, a still-growing cadre of supporters and opponents are focusing on the future...
View ArticleBarbara Reynold’s Coretta Scott King Memoir Is a Must Read
By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA Newswire Columnist) Every day that he holds the presidency, Donald Trump does something outrageous. He blusters, he just plain lies, and he bullies. He pushes his decisions,...
View ArticleTrump’s proposed religious freedom order could legalize discrimina
~The Grio A leaked draft of a Trump administration executive order, called “Establishing a Government-Wide Initiative to Respect Religious Freedom,” outlines President Donald Trump’s plans to view...
View ArticleChinese Firm Accused of Scamming Millions from Ugandans
By James Wan Thousands of people in Uganda have signed up to a company believing it will cure all their illnesses and help them make a fortune. It is more likely to do the opposite. On the corner of a...
View ArticleSteve Harvey hires ‘Scandal’ fixer to repair his image
Steve Harvey‘s image needs some serious help, and the real-life fixer whose life spawned the idea for the show “Scandal” is the woman for the job. Judy Smith, a crisis control expert who has worked...
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Local Opera Singer Found Her Passion Through Prayer
By Edward Henderson Many of us have made promises to God in moments of inconvenience or trauma. Prayers beginning with the popular phrase ‘Lord, if you get me out of this I …’ followed by praise worthy...
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‘Blue Door’ Stage Play Comes to Moxie Theater
By Edward Henderson Roughly 60 million Americans experience some form of insomnia each year. The number of individuals who receive a visit from three ancestors during a sleepless night struggling with...
View ArticleNational Hook-up of Black Women Scholarships
National Hook-up of Black Women (NHBW) Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited college or university in the fall after graduation. Two different...
View ArticleSome Political Prisoners in Gambia Yet to Be Released
By Nelson Manneh Some detainees who were arrested and detained without trial under former president Jammeh’s regime are yet to be released. Family members who keep knocking the doors of Foroyaa are...
View ArticleRep. Cedric Richmond Brings Bold New Leadership to the CBC
By Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. (Executive Editor, Los Angeles Sentinel) Congressman Cedric Richmond has been a congressman in New Orleans for the past six years. During his tenure, he has experienced some...
View ArticleCynthia Erivo to star as Harriet Tubman in upcoming biopic
~The Grio Tony award-winning star Cynthia Erivo is set to play the title role in Harriet, an upcoming biopic on the famous abolitionist Harriet Tubman, reports Deadline. The biopic focuses on Tubman as...
View ArticleMonthly Subscription Box Teaches Children About Black History Year Round
Nationwide — What if year round we could impart our history to our children? We would raise a proud, self -aware and empowered generation! Heritage Box delivers such a tool for families. Heritage Box...
View ArticleIs Hollywood Ready for Africa?
A new documentary is being released showcasing African Entrepreneurs. At the 2015 edition of DEMO Africa, 30 of the best and most innovative African start-ups made the final list from an applicant...
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‘I Am Not Your Negro’ is a Must See
By Edward Henderson “To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time.” ~James Baldwin When I first read this quote from Baldwin, I wasn’t the biggest...
View ArticleAsk Alma: My Wife Walked Out on Me, Now She Needs My Help
By Alma Gill (NNPA News Wire Columnist) Dear Alma, My wife is vicious with a capital “V!” We were married for eight years and over that time had two sons. She did everything imaginable. She lied to me,...
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