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$1.3 Million Settlement to Innocent Man Who Spent 23 Years in Prison
Cleveland, OH — Evin King, a Black man who spent 23 years behind bars after being accused of a murder he did not commit, has been awarded a $1.3 million settlement. He filed a wrongful conviction lawsuit against the city of Cleveland and
Read MoreBlack-Owned Consulting Firm in Houston Celebrates 10 Years of Sparking Small Business Success
Houston, TX — With its focus on financial freedom and offering tax and CPA services at an affordable rate for small businesses across the country, Madison Brothers Consulting is celebrating 10 years of supporting small business success. The company’s customized
Read MoreBHERC Hosts 1,000 High School Students For “Harriet” Screening
Los Angeles, CA — On November 22nd, students from Dorsey High School exchanged their classrooms for the Cinemark Baldwin Hills Theater to attend a special screening hosted by the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) of the groundbreaking film,
Read MoreByron Allen’s Court Case and the Mis-Education of Our Community
For those of you who haven’t heard about this case, Byron Allen, CEO of Entertainment Studios is suing Comcast for $20 billion, for not fairly giving contracts to Black content providers like himself, based on the 1866 civil rights bill
Read More‘The Christians’ Features a 1960s Louisiana Love Story
By B.J.T Ledet
The Christians, book one, follows the life and love of Mary Jean Woods, a young, Christian woman in 1960 South Louisiana as she maneuvers through self-discovery, unrighteousness…
Congressional Black Caucus Members Visit U.S.-Mexico Border
Chairwoman Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) led a delegation of Congressional Black Caucus members to the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday in San Ysidro, California, where they said they witnessed first-hand the deplorable treatment and plight of Black immigrants. Bass, Congresswoman Barbara
Read MorePolice in Alabama Set Up and Falsely Arrested Over 1,000 Innocent Black Men
Dothan, AL — 12 police officers in Dothan, Alabama, who were apparently members of a domestic hate group, have been found to have set up and falsely accused over 1,000 Black men with the intention to put them behind bars
Read MoreIn the Shadow of Statues: A White Southerner Confronts History
By Mitch Landrieu
The New Orleans mayor who removed the Confederate statues confronts the racism that shapes us and argues for white America to reckon with its past.
A Doctorate Despite Being Bullied, Suspended and Learning Disabilities
The life of Dr. Isaiah L. White, Sr. is a remarkable story of grit, determination, and perseverance. As a young student, he was bullied and had to deal with teachers who told him he would be nothing. He also had
Read MoreDemocratic Debate: Candidates Discuss Their Plans to Help Families
The last two democratic presidential debates featured no questions about the gender pay gap, paid parental leave or other economic issues that disproportionately affect women and children. So in the Atlanta debate on Nov. 20 – featuring an all-women moderator
Read MorePeople of Color Are Moving to the Suburbs – Not as Promising as It Once Was
In the traditional American image of suburbia, the majority of residents are predominately native-born white Americans, living in large single-family houses enclosed by white picket fences. Americans presume that moving to such suburbs will offer them access to resources and
Read MoreAfrican American Online Marketer Reveals How to Host Successful, Profitable Events
San Antonio, TX — Have you ever hosted a meet up group, a social gathering, an open house, or a workshop and had very few people attend? This may be more common than you think, it is a challenge getting
Read MoreBecoming Numb to Mass Shootings
Each time we experience a mass shooting, we repeat the pattern—a point I have made in previous columns. Shock, grief, prayer, throwing up our hands, and proponents of unlimited gun ownership arguing that this is not the time to discuss
Read MoreFederal Court Blocks Trump Asylum Ban from Being Applied to Thousands of Asylum Seekers
Provides Important Protection for Those Previously Turned Back at Ports of Entry SAN DIEGO – A federal judge today blocked the Trump administration’s asylum ban from being applied to thousands of asylum seekers who were unlawfully prevented from accessing the U.S.
Read MoreBloomberg: ‘I apologize! We didn’t get everything right.’
Was it Trump? Was it Obama? Nope. The surprise visitor last Sunday to the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn was former Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Not until the mega church’s Senior Pastor, the Rev. A. R. Bernard, introduced him to the
Read MoreGladys Harrison, Nebraska’s Unconventional Candidate for Congress
If Gladys Harrison isn’t the most unique candidate to run for Congress out of Nebraska, folks would be hard-pressed to find who is. Harrison, a Democrat, runs her late mother’s popular Omaha eatery, “Big Mama’s Kitchen.” She isn’t the least-bit wealthy and
Read MoreSaying ‘Ok Boomer’ at Work Is Age Discrimination – Millennial Put-Downs Aren’t
The phrase “OK boomer” has become a catch-all put-down that Generation Zers and young millennials have been using to dismiss retrograde arguments made by baby boomers, the generation of Americans who are currently 55 to 73 years old. Though it
Read MoreWaters Leads House in Affirming the Civil Rights Act of 1866 & its Section 1981
Ahead of Supreme Court Oral Arguments, Rep. Waters Leads House in Affirming the Civil Rights Act of 1866 & its Section 1981 WASHINGTON – Ahead of the first day of oral arguments in the Supreme Court case Comcast Corp. V. National
Read MoreProtecting Democracy – An Interview with Sen. Nina Turner
As the voice of the people, the Nebraska Democratic Party Black Caucus’ mission is to promote the involvement of Blacks in the political process and the activities of the party…
Read MoreSurvey Shows Nearly All U.S. Consumers Plan Majority of Holiday Shopping Online
Three Quarters Are “Excited” When Brands Send Deals in Emails SAN FRANCISCO — November 19, 2019 — Leanplum, the leading multi-channel engagement platform, today announced the results of a new study* that shows consumers are shunning brick-and-mortar stores this holiday
Read MoreRoger Stone the Fifth Criminal in Trumps Corruption Ring
It is time for America to be honest with itself and admit that President Donald Trump is breaking the law. When Trump talks about draining the swamp, he is really talking about his leadership ring. “Five of Trump’s lieutenants, Michael
Read MoreBeyond the Rhetoric: Being a Black Veteran isn’t Always Happy
Let us repeat our first paragraph from Part I: “America is in love with its veterans. That’s the way it should be. Veterans who served in our military to provide security and a safe future for our citizens. These are
Read MoreWhat Do the 2019 Elections Mean for 2020?
If the 2019 elections are any indication, Republicans need to worry about their viability come 2020. In Virginia, Democrats have majorities in both its upper and lower houses. With a Democratic governor, Virginia has an unprecedented opportunity to shape public
Read MoreDo We Actually Grow From Adversity – What Does the Science Say?
In our culture, there’s this idea that enduring a tragedy can be good for your personal growth. You’ll have a newfound appreciation for life. You’ll be grateful for your friends and family. You’ll learn from the experience. You’ll become more
Read MoreDeval Patrick Joins Senators Kamala Harris and Cory Booker in White House Race
As doubts grow about the candidacy of former Vice President Joe Biden, other candidates have entered the race for the White House in 2020. In a surprise announcement on November 14, former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, 63, tossed his hat
Read MoreDiscovery Education and Business Leaders Launch Unique STEM Initiative
Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital curriculum resources, content, and professional development for K-12 classrooms nationwide, has announced the creation of a STEM Careers Coalition. Officials said the initiative will help educators develop a pipeline of students who are interested
Read MoreAfrocomiccon Offers a Platform for Diversity in Pop Culture
The Bay Area is the most progressive bastion of the historically liberal state of California (although the sweep towards gentrification may soon turn the political tide in the opposite direction) and none of the cities and towns within it upholds
Read MoreTennessee Student is Centennial Scholar Recipient of Ossie Davis Scholarship
Nora Davis Day and her sister, Dr. Hasna Muhammad, never seem to tire of talking about their famous parents – Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. Along with their brother, Guy Davis, the two have worked to live up to their
Read MoreCities and States Take up the Battle for an Open Internet
Internet service providers like Comcast and Verizon are free to slow down, block or prioritize internet traffic as they wish, without interference by the federal government. That’s the effect of an October ruling by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals,
Read MoreBoost School Funding – Research Shows That Will Help Low-Income Students
With few exceptions, the various Democratic plans for public education share a common theme: more funding, less privatizing. Candidates Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders have promised to dramatically increase or triple current federal funding for low-income students and
Read MoreWhy Tyranny Could Be the Inevitable Outcome of Democracy
Plato, one of the earliest thinkers and writers about democracy, predicted that letting people govern themselves would eventually lead the masses to support the rule of tyrants. When I tell my college-level philosophy students that in about 380 B.C. he asked
Read MoreConspiracy and How Political Parties Frame the Impeachment Battle
The presidential impeachment battle moves to a new stage on Wednesday, when the House will conduct the first public, televised testimony. The nation is divided: Although a majority of Americans believe that Trump should cooperate with the impeachment inquiry, the public is not yet sure
Read MoreHow Heavy a Burden Does a Person of Color Alleging Discrimination Have to Carry
The case, Comcast Corp. v. National Association of African American Owned Media and Entertainment Studios Networks, is, on the surface, a case about procedural issues. Beneath the surface it is about the ease or complexity a plaintiff may face when
Read MoreAFRIMMA’s Leadership Award – Africa Is a Place That Needs Their Support
Helen Giddings, a former 26-year member of the Texas House of Representatives, received a Transformational Leadership Award, at the 6th Annual AFRIMMA Music Awards, held at The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas. Her recognition at AFRIMMA, an all Africa Music
Read MorePSU’s Black Studies Department Marks 50 Years
The Black Studies Department at Portland State University turns 50 next year, and according to faculty, it’s a hard-won anniversary–and a cause for celebration. Professor Emeritus Darnell Millner has been with the department for 45 of those years and recalls
Read MoreObesity Among Black Women Outrageously High
Betty Busby, 55, has struggled with her weight since high school. “It’s in my genes to be chubby, and I have always thanked God that I have a man that loves my shape,” she said. “He still thinks I’m sexy
Read MoreShining a Light on the Intentional Destruction of a Thriving Black Community
In the early to mid-20th century, Minnesota’s state capital was the epicenter of a thriving, local Black community; the Rondo neighborhood. It was an essential gathering place, as it was home to businesses, political organizations such as the Urban League
Read MoreBlack-Owned CBD Startup Academy Celebrates First 100 Students Enrolled in It’s Program
St. Louis, MO — As Cannabidiol (CBD) use becomes more mainstream, demand for these products continues to grow. With a projected value of $20 billion by 2024 in the U.S. alone, CBD is opening the industry up to new business
Read MoreVietnam Vet Fighting for the Rights of Black Soldiers
Vietnam War veteran Ari Merretazon is spending another Veteran’s Day fighting for fellow soldiers in Philadelphia. A court is expected to hear soon more arguments in a case Merretazon has brought against the city. Philadelphia officials have failed to follow
Read More1970s Throwback, Lenora — Helping Fans to ‘Relax’ with Her Music
Chelsea Lenora White – simply Lenora to her family and fans – is proving herself to be one of the most exciting rising singers in the music industry. The Houston-based crooner has released, “Relax,” a smooth tune with a languid feel that
Read MoreRedemption: Cyntoia Brown Finds Her Voice
To say Cyntoia Brown’s life has been complicated is an understatement. Brown is a young, black woman sentenced as an adult to life in prison when as a teenager, she killed Johnny Mitchell Allen, a 43-year-old man, who had solicited
Read MoreThe African American Musician Behind the SHADD Piano
From churches and especially symphonic tunings, Warren Shadd said he understood that the piano had a disadvantage. “In terms of the pianists especially being able to hear themselves play, because in church you’re in total competition with the Hammond B-3
Read MoreCivil Rights Leaders Urge Supreme Court to Uphold One of the Nation’s Oldest Anti-Discrimination Statutes
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments that pit Comcast (CMCSA), America’s biggest cable provider, against National Association of African American-Owned Media and Entertainment Studios Networks, Inc., and more importantly one of the Nation’s oldest anti-discimination statutes, Section
Read MoreWhat’s at Stake in Byron Allen’s Supreme Court Showdown with Comcast
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a suit between Comcast and Byron Allen, a prominent African American programming executive. What began as a fairly routine television carriage dispute has turned into a risky gambit that may give
Read MoreModifying Your Savings Strategy as Your Life Evolves
Make sure you’re still saving enough as your situation changes. What did your life look like when you started saving for your goals? Since then, maybe you’ve gotten married, moved, or bought a car. All these events may change
Read MoreWhy an Emergency Fund Is Worth It — and How to Start Growing Yours
The Federal Reserve Board reported recently that 40% of people in the U.S. said they would have trouble covering a $400 emergency. Now think back to the last time you had an emergency or unexpected expense. Maybe it was a
Read MoreAuthor and Trainer Teaches Others How to Create a Successful Speaking Business
Nationwide — Speaking and training is a multi-billion dollar industry. More and more schools, companies and organizations are seeking and paying qualified speakers big dollars to come in and solve problems and add value through speaking and training their organizations using
Read MoreFirst Black Woman to Ever Win the Miss Mississippi USA in 67 Years
Asya Branch (@AsyaDanielle), the winner of Miss Mississippi 2018, has most recently won the Miss Mississippi USA pageant to become the first Black woman to ever win the crown in the organization’s 67-year history. She is set to represent Mississippi
Read MoreSingle Dad Adopts 5 Siblings So They Can Stay Together
Buffalo, NY — Lamont Thomas, a 48-year old single father who has fostered over 30 children over the past 20 years, has recently adopted 5 siblings under the age of 5-years old so they can stay together. He currently has a
Read MoreInteractive Comprehensive Map Shows Thousands of Lynchings Thoughout American
In the century following the Civil War, as many as 5,000 people of color were murdered by mobs who believed in the cause of white supremacy. On average, mobs killed nine people per month during the 1890s. Over the next
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