January 2021 - Heart & Soul

Ms. Tee Thankful She Lived To See The Sunnier Side Of Harlem Streets

January 30, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

The Harlem Heroin(e), a figure in Netflix’s ‘Crack,’ uses memoirs and YouTube fame to warn people away from the drug trade.
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Artist Ashli Ognelodh

January 30, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to become an artist? My older sister and the Holy Spirit. Growing up I always drew on walls. I was never reprimanded for it, but I did do it as though it were a […]

Coloring Helps Lower Stress

January 29, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

This affordable relaxation technique has become very popular.
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Ty Granderson Jones Strives To Act Above His Weight Class

January 28, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Trained at university and on the boards, the acting pro brings muscle to both comedy and action roles.
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Culture

With a Disney Film Behind Him, ‘Papa Jay’ Shifts Gears With Brand New Single

January 28, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Fresh off his eye-opening performance in Disney’s “Safety,” Thaddeus J. Mixson, AKA Papa Jay, drops new single, “Brand New!”
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“Fight On” A Coffee Table book by Aaron Henderson

January 27, 2021 admin 0

by Taroue Brooks What inspired you to create “Fight On” coffee table book? A conversation with my son about one of the many student jobs I had at Tuskegee Institute became the inspiration for my spiritual series. One painting and […]

Attorneys General File Multiple Lawsuits Against Trump’s Final Environmental Acts

January 26, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

“Midnight” rollbacks by outgoing president that could favor polluters kick-started state litigations.
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VIDEO: On Inauguration Day, Joy Erupted In A Deserted ‘Black Lives Matter’ Plaza

January 22, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

A couple celebrated Joe Biden’s presidency among unattended protest signs, miles from the Capitol but close enough to celebrate.
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In First Executive Orders, Biden Makes Clear Break With Trump Era

January 22, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Biden signs orders overturning policies on pandemic response, World Health Organization membership and the Paris climate treaty.
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Disney+ Tells the Off-Field Story of Clemson Safety ‘Ray Ray’ McElrathbey

January 21, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Raised amid insecurity and addiction, the student-athlete reared his little brother on campus with the help of his teammates.
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Joe Biden Promises New Tone And Priorities In Inaugural Address

January 21, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

“This is democracy’s day,” Biden said. “America has been tested anew and America has risen to the challenge.”
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New York Eyes Legalizing Marijuana And Online Sports Betting To Ease Budget Woes

January 21, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Many New Yorkers are already gambling on sports outside the state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo says.
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Youth Poet Laureate Becomes Instant Celebrity After Reading At Biden Inauguration

January 21, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

“Where can we find light in this never-ending shade?” asked 22-year-old Amanda Gorman.
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Sporting Her ‘Chucks,’ A Black Woman Ascends To The Vice Presidency

January 20, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Kamala Harris’ election underscores the cultural significance of HBCUs and Black Greeks
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Loss and Grief During COVID-19: It’s the Thought that Counts

January 20, 2021 admin 0

By: Dr. Megan T. Ebor We are facing unprecedented loss-of-life at accelerated rates due to COVID-19. These traumas will plague our communities well after the virus has been contained and African Americans will bear this burden disproportionately. A recent study […]

National Urban League Jobs Network

January 20, 2021 admin 0

National Urban League LEARN HOW TO NAVIGATE THE NEW NORMAL We are excited to kick-off another great year of the Digital Career Success Series! On January 20th, 2021, join us at 12 PM EST for our first DCSS of the year! […]