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From a Digital Desert to an Entrepreneurial Hub

“…technology without people and workers is useless. Housing without technology is just another housing project or Digital Desert. It is the combination that provides a future to the community.”

NAACP Calls Mississippi Candidate Hyde-Smith’s Hanging Comments “Sick”

To envision this degenerate type of comment during a time when Black people, Jewish People and immigrants are still being targeted for violence by White nationalists is hateful and hurtful…

Colorado Votes to Abolish Slavery, Finally

The Secretary of State’s Office said the amendment to Colorado’s Constitution received 65 percent of the votes already counted. “The margin is such that there is no doubt,” Lynn Bartels, a spokeswoman…

African Diaspora Film Festival Takes on “Who is Black in America?”

The popular festival, which showcases black filmmakers, actors, directors and producers all over the world, runs from Friday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Dec. 9, at venues that include Teachers College at Columbia University…

Voters of Color Won’t Always Save You If You Don’t Invest In Them

Campaigns cannot simply rely on the charity of Black-led organizations. They must invest in Black voters and other voters of color, long-term and from the roots up.

“Clear Attack on the First Amendment”: Trump Stripping Press Credentials From CNN’s Jim Acosta

The White House suspended the journalist’s credentials on Wednesday night – a move that prompted outrage from the cable network and press freedom advocates called a “clear attack on the First Amendment.”

Extremist Anti-Choice Laws Pass in Two States

“This amendment is so far-reaching that it would allow the state to prosecute women for using IUDs, emergency contraception, and IVF or even for missing prenatal care appointments or not being able to leave an abusive partner…”

Repealing “One of Country’s Worst Jim Crow Laws,” Florida Restores Voting Rights

In a “huge and hard fought victory” that writer and activist Shaun King called “one of the most important of our lifetime,” Florida on Tuesday overwhelming approved Amendment 4, which restores voting rights for 1.4 million…

The Chisholm Legacy – Trailblazer, Inspiring a Generation of Women Elected Officials

The 50th Anniversary of Rep. Chisholm’s election offers our country a chance to renew our commitment to Black women, not only in elective office, but within the ranks of true political power.

In Surprise to Few, Cohen Says Trump Often Used Racist Language

As was the case in January, the White House had no initial reaction and no denial to what was reported regarding Cohen’s rendition of what the President said. It would appear that the White House press office has become use to having no reaction…

COMMENTARY: ‘One Mistake Away’ From Homelessness

“…that person isn’t homeless because they want to be. They’re there because certain life circumstances put them in that situation…. …But the person in the home needs to realize, they’re just one mistake from being homeless themselves.”

Republicans Change the Script and Now Support Obamacare

The Republicans have tried to repeal the ACA at least 60 or 70 times and, as there are only 8 days left before the election, many of the Republicans (starting with Trump) are changing their tunes.

Report: Violence by White Nationalists Worse than ISIS

According to Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO),not a single committee meeting has been held on the threat posed by domestic terrorism, despite the fact that attacks carried out by white supremacists are “almost triple”…

Michelle Obama Book Tour Features Oprah and Other Celebrity Moderators

In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America—the first African American to serve in that role…

Announcing a New Crime Novel from Award-Winning Journalist Bill Fletcher, Jr.

Set within a Cape Verdean American community undergoing a transformation of its own consciousness, Fletcher’s crime novel dives deep into two timely questions: Is revenge ever a moral form of justice, and when does silence become complicity

Inmates to Entrepreneurs Celebrates Wilmington N.C. Graduates

Inmates to Entrepreneurs assists people with criminal backgrounds in starting their own businesses by providing resources and mentorship. Our vision is to reduce the rate of recidivism in the United States by providing an alternative path…

What History Reveals About Surges in Anti-Semitism and Anti-Immigrant Sentiments

The shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh is believed to be the deadliest attack on Jews in American history. Eleven people were killed when the gunman burst in on the congregation’s morning worship…

IN MEMORIAM: Celebrated author Ntozake Shange Dies at 70

“R.I.P. Ntozake Shange (#ForColoredGirls) #YouAreBroadwayBlack you will forever be remembered and eternally etched in our minds as The Lady in Orange, a prolific poet, an amazing playwright, and the Black feminist we all aspire to be.

Birmingham, Civil Rights and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Race

This is a very important and historical election and it’s an opportunity for change. It’s a chance for us to have a seat at the table where we can make those changes and where the hiring practices can be better for people of color…

Attempted Bombing Suspect Targeted Five Prominent Black Democrats

“The week of fear became a moment of clarity for some in and out of the media as calls for Trump to dial down his rhetoric at political rallies grew louder. Trump has a long history of inflammatory statements…

Explosive Devices Sent to Obama, Clinton, Waters, CNN and Top Dems That Oppose Trump

“This clearly is an act of terror attempting to undermine our free press and leaders of this country through acts of violence,” New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said at an afternoon news conference.

Wells Fargo Invests $1.6 Billion to Help Revitalize D.C.’s Minority Neighborhoods

The bank’s new commitment includes a five-year, $16 million philanthropic commitment more than triples Wells Fargo’s local giving, with a specific focus on Ward 7 and Ward 8. This philanthropy includes $4 million for Community Development…

HISD Trustees Unlawfully Give Black Woman the Boot & Then Reverse Decision

One of the most disturbing issues that has captured the attention of legal experts and members of the community is whether those five HISD trustees violated the spirit of the Texas Open Meetings Act…

Maryland’s Red Storm Takes a Knee

“I hope you all know why,” Wade told his players without flinching. He asked them to think hard: “Are you doing this because you idolize the pro football players on TV? Or because the message behind the protest actually means something to you?”

Mother of Philando Castile Brings a Hopeful Message to D.C. Students

Castile’s firstborn son Philando worked in the Minnesota school system as a cook until he was killed by police during a traffic stop on July 6, 2016. The incident was highly controversial as the police alternately claimed…

Dr. William J. Barber II, McArthur Genius Grant Recipient

“So, when they told me that the announcement had come out, I was actually in custody from standing with low-wage workers and nurses and people working at McDonald’s. And that’s what I was doing.”

School Grading Practices Are Inaccurate and Inequitable to Black Children

“Grades determine so many decisions made about our children: whether they are promoted, qualify to play on the athletic field, graduate, receive scholarships, and get accepted to college.

Generation Z Voters Could Make Waves in 2018 Midterm Elections

Among young people who said “yes” to all three of those questions, more than half – 52 percent – said they are extremely likely to vote. Among young people who said “no” to all three of those questions, only 22 percent were extremely likely to vote.

Rihanna Says No to Super Bowl Halftime Invite – Social Media Explodes

Rihanna said she’s showing solidarity with Colin Kaepernick and NFL players who have been protesting racial disparities and police violence against blacks and other minorities by kneeling…

Done to Us Not With Us: Calling for New Voices

Not only do we have to support parents as they navigate the college-going process, but we also have to highlight the larger educational crisis that exists within the African American community.

Do Children All Need to Succeed the Same Way?

Unlike widgets, children will never fit perfectly into standardized molds. They learn to walk at different ages. They learn to talk at different ages. And each child has a different set of interests…

White Realtor Fired for Trying to Stop a Black Man From Entering His Own Luxury Condo

“We are proud of this fact and do not and never will stand for racism or racial profiling at our company. After a review of the matter the employee has been terminated…”

60-Year Old Man Falsely Accused of Murder Finally Freed From Prison After 20 Years

Horace Roberts, an African American man from California who was framed for the murder of his lover, has been fully exonerated after new evidence proved him innocent.

Bakewell Media Presents the 13th Annual Taste of Soul

Taste of Soul features everything “soulful” including food from local restaurants, live entertainment, displays from local artists and exhibits from local businesses and organizations. Los Angeles’ largest street festival…

Beyond the Rhetoric: Why Are Times Getting Better – Thank God!

US Steel just announced that it is putting an investment of over $750 million to refurbish previously “mothballed” facilities. In fact, steel plants all over the nation are being refurbished and that is a sure sign of increased manufacturing

The Transatlantic Slave Trade Part V: Five Hundred Years Later, Are We Still Slaves?

Harvard psychiatrist Alvin Poussaint wrote extensively about the high suicide rates among black males which doubled over a 15-year period beginning in 1980. “African-American young men may see the afterlife as a better place…”

Resistance Is a Long Game – What Does Resistance Really Look Like?

The anonymous op-ed writer, who claims membership in the resistance, projects an expectation, or perhaps a hope, that he will be able to claim, after the political “wars” over Trump have ended, a position of admirable rectitude.

Film centers on relationship between Ann Atwater (Henson), an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis (Rockwell), a local Ku Klux Klan leader reluctantly battling together for the desegregation of schools in Durham

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Film “The Best of Enemies” – Taraji P. Henson Is Civil Rights Activist Ann Atwater from Durham, N.C.

Community College Professors Fight Against Discrimination, Retaliation

At different times over the past five years, Frank J. Phillips, Marcia Pearl and Vincent Miles said they ran into a buzz saw of overt racism, prejudice, harassment and workplace hostility from primarily white superiors that led each of them to file suit in an effort to get redress.

NNPA Leaders React to “Historic” Verdict in Laquan McDonald Case

The conviction of Jason Van Dyke could prove historic, but much more needs to be done to stem the tide of police shootings involving African Americans – Black citizens of Chicago are stunned that finally a Chicago policeman has been convicted of murder…

“The Trial of the Century” From a Black Journalist’s View

“I couldn’t believe it was happening, but it was. A justice system that for decades was viewed as broken by thousands of Blacks and minorities had finally worked and convicted a Chicago police officer of killing a Black teenager.

Irving ISD and Texas A&M Team to Offer Innovative Program – Free Dental Exams

… the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found the percentage of children and adolescents aged 5 to 19 years with untreated tooth decay is twice as high for those from low-income families (25 percent)

White Privilege and Sexism Merge at the U.S. Supreme Court

As I sat in my hotel room in West Africa watching Justice Brett Kavanaugh confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court, I was reminded of what several Africans have said to me since the election of President Donald Trump

Political Rivalry: So Much Hate; So Little Tolerance – Will Elected Officials Come to Their Senses

Sadly, since the latest federal election something has happened to our current state of minds. The political sides – Democrats and Republicans- have become intolerable of each other.

Wilmington Police Department – Port City Super Girls Sponsors FREE Mother – Daughter Luncheon

Port City Super Girls sponsored by the Wilmington Police Department, will host a Mother – Daughter luncheon on Saturday, October 27 at 11:30 am at St. James Parish (Perry Hall) 25 South Third Street. The luncheon is free and open to mothers and daughters in the Cape Fear region.

There Are Many Types of Obesity – Which One Matters to Your Health

Our society seems to have accepted that gaining weight is an inevitable consequence of growing up in a place with easy access to calories and where physical activity plays a declining role in our professional and private lives. Aging just makes weight loss even more difficult.

Mulvaney Okays After Hours Racism Following Uproar Over Appointee’s Racist Blog Posts

Amid an ongoing CFPB staff rebellion over the racist blog posts of Eric Blankenstein, the man he handpicked to oversee fair lending enforcement at the Bureau, Mick Mulvaney sent an email to staff explaining that it is perfectly fine to express “personal views” on personal time.

Important Resources for Hurricane and Flood Survivors

Resources and knowledgeable people are available to assist you in many different ways. Determine which organizations can best meet your needs and move forward to connect with them on plans that promote your continuous survival. Be reminded that “This too shall pass.”

HBCU Homecoming Queen of 50 Years Ago to Make “Golden” Appearance at Elizabeth City State Unversity

The Elizabeth City State College (ECSC) class of 1968 will make a historic return during their widely anticipated annual Homecoming Weekend, October 26-28, 2018. Trequita Overton Class of ’99 of Elizabeth City, North Carolina; ECSU’s…

Investigation into Accusations by Rep. Ellison’s Ex-Girlfriend Finds Charges “Unsubstantiated”

In 2007, Ellison became the first member of the Muslim faith ever elected to the U.S. Congress. In 2017 he became Deputy Chair of the Democratic National Committee after losing a close race for Chair to former Obama DOJ official Tom Perez.

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