Original Cast Of ‘The Five Heartbeats’ Reunite For 30th Anniversary

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My Memoir of Ruth Ferguson, Editor of North Dallas Gazette (May 22, 1965 – May 18, 2020)

I first met Ruth many years ago as I was recruited to be part of North Dallas Gazette‘s team, where she was the

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Police Deny Racism in Handling of 3,000-Person Block Party In Florida

Accusations of racism and police brutality at a Central Florida block party attended by 3,000 people has led a police department to deny that several arrests made were due to the race of the partygoers, according to

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Alternate Care Site Opens at Convention Center | Afro

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague the area without flattening of the curve, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser was pleased to showcase the alternative care site to support the nation’s capital’s battle against the novel coronavirus at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

The summer of COVID: Preparing for school in the fall

Educational consultant Alieshia Baisy-Dyer encourages parents to stay in constant communication with their child’s school leadership teams to ensure they are up to speed on decisions regarding virtual

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Russell Simmons' New Venture: Digital Marketing

Music mogul, Russell Simmons first made his debut with Def Jam Records, he then launched his clothing line Phat Farm. Now, Russell Simmons is presenting his latest venture in the advertising

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New Orleans Re-Opening Phase 1

After two months of a Stay-At-Home Order New Orleans is entering Phase 1 of

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Artuz leader tortured over video of MDC abductees

AN Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) senior official has sued six men believed to be State security agents for torturing her in Domboshava over a video she posted on social media protesting the abduction of three MDC Alliance

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LSK cancels senior counsel honour for Kalonzo, Karua

The drastic decision by the new LSK council comes almost a year after the Committee on Senior Counsel chaired by Supreme Court judge Justice Mohamed Ibrahim completed the process of identifying the

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Africa: Beyond Trump - Us, UN & Global Health Governance

One, the long running love-hate relationship between the US and the UN, and two, a better understanding of how global public health is governed and in the overall context of global

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Source: allAfrica.com

Despite COVID-19 related economic challenges, retailers joined the“No Menthol Sunday” effort by agreeing not to sell menthol tobacco

In the midst of a pandemic that has jeopardized small businesses across the country, more than 40 tobacco retailers in Milwaukee risked a loss of sales by not selling menthol tobacco products Sunday, May 17, as part of “No Menthol

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Detroit Announces Everybody VS COVID-19 Digital Unity Festival

The City of Detroit is partnering with fashion label Detroit VS Everybody by Tommey Walker to present the Everybody Vs COVID-19 Unity Festival on May 29th and May

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Larry Aubry was never afraid to write ‘black’ commentary

I haven’t written my weekly column for five years, moving on to digital content and films, and running a think tank at Cal State Dominguez

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Shaquille O'Neal kick-starts Boys & Girls Clubs of America initiative to reconnect with 16 million Club Alumni

Today Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), the nation’s #1 advocate for kids and teens, launched their new Boys & Girls Clubs – Alumni & Friends Club to engage its estimated 16 million Club Alumni. Alongside Alumni & Friends Club spokesperson Shaquille O’Neal, numerous other

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Left of Black with S. Craig Watkins

Season 1, Episode 22

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Pandemic Power: Black female mayors shine during COVID-19 crisis

“As the mayor of Georgia’s largest city, I expressed opposition to Gov. Brian Kemp’s recent order allowing certain businesses—dine-in restaurants, gyms, hair and nail salons, barbershops, tattoo parlors and bowling alleys—to reopen before health experts say doing so is

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Health experts, CSOs warn of spike in COVID-19 cases

HEALTH experts and civil society organisations have warned of a possible spike in COVID-19 cases due to reckless behaviour by citizens who are moving around without masks and ignoring social distancing

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

LisaRaye Claps Back At Turks And Caicos Islanders Who Bashed Her On Social Media

LisaRaye is defending herself after people took her comments about helping to improve Turks and Caicos as the star saying she is the reason the island is successful and well

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Source: Black America Web

Too much of a risk, too soon?

GALVESTON, Texas – If there was ever a fear of the novel coronavirus and spread of COVID-19, that was not made clear last weekend in Galveston, as the island was flooded with bumper-to-bumper traffic on the first day the beaches were

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Obama’s Cryptic Tweet Sets Twitter Alight With Speculation

It’s unclear why Obama chose this moment to issue the call to vote, some six months before the 2020 presidential

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Cameroon: COVID-19, Separatist Fighting, Overshadows National Day

Cameroon is marking its national day Wednesday under coronavirus restrictions and amid ongoing clashes between the military and anglophone

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Source: allAfrica.com

The Digital Transformation: Why C-suite collaboration is more important than ever

I’m honored to be selected by Savoy Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America” along with many other distinguished leaders who represent some of the world’s most successful

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Music legend Stevie Wonder and Rev. Al Sharpton join Malcolm X Day celebration

Artist/Activist Common, Political Activist Angela Davis, and Daughter of Malcolm X Among Other Confirmed Performers and Speakers for Multi-Platform #MalcolmXDay Event Honoring the Iconic Leader’s Impact and Legacy

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Zimbabwe: Rights Movement Speaks On Buyanga Child Custody Drama

Fathers' Rights Movement Zimbabwe (FRMZ) believes Frank Buyanga's child custody case has demonstrated that fathers' rights are disregarded in

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Source: allAfrica.com

Roc Nation Signs CNN Host, Activist Van Jones

Renowned activist, CNN commentator and two-time New York Times bestselling author, Van Jones, has joined Roc Nation as an exclusive management

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Armando ‘Junior’ Hernandez: Everything To Know About ‘Anti-Government’ Arizona Shooting Suspect

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Ghana coronavirus: 6,269 cases, 'learn to live with virus' - prez urges

Total confirmed cases = 6,269 (new cases

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Coronavirus Update: Attendees At Florida Block Party Claim Racial Bias And Over-Policing

The block party advertised on social media drew a crowd of 3,000 mostly Black people on Saturday as the state reopened businesses and public

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Source: Black America Web

Trini fraudsters using new strategies to steal money

Assistant Superintendent of Police Curtis Julien told a news conference that scammers have now resorted to using point-of-sale machines in business places rather than automated teller machines (ATM) to get cash from unsuspecting

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Liberia: Unity Party Survives On Cummings' Pocket

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