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Big Insurance Must Help End Surprise Medical Billing

February 25, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., NNPA President/CEO Stop Unjust Financial Burdens on African-Americans and Others It is a serious financial problem that far too many African-Americans – from impoverished individuals to working-class families – face these days in the […]

Africa is Talking Business. Be A Part of the Intra-Africa Trade Fair 2020

February 24, 2020 admin Comments Off

Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) is the key event boosting trade in Africa. No other event brings together more professionals under one roof. In 2020, IATF’s theme will focus on the newly-launched African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) – a single […]

An Interview With Christopher Cox

February 24, 2020 admin Comments Off

by Taroue Brooks Tell us about your education. I graduated from THEE Jackson State University. I obtained my bachelors in Political Science and my masters in Public Health with a concentration in Policy and Management. Informally, I was a student […]

Restaurateur, magazine publisher, celebrity chef, and lifestyle maven, B. Smith passes.

February 23, 2020 admin Comments Off

Dan Gasby It is with great sadness that my daughter Dana and I announce the passing of my wife, Barbara Elaine Smith. B. died peacefully Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 10:50 pm, of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in our home in […]

American Academy of Pediatrics Policy on Racism Raises Bar for Clinicians and Health Care Workers

February 21, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Dr. Gail C. Christopher Years ago, the race equity community approved when the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) acknowledged that social determinants of health – economic stability, education, social and community context, health and healthcare, and neighborhood and environment […]

Bloomberg Spends $3.5 Million With the Black Press

February 20, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Hazel Trice Edney and Hamil Harris Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg has made Black History. The presidential candidate who has been running his campaign through television ads and private meetings has spent a historic amount of money with […]

Kenny Wesley – These Three Words: Stevie. Luther. Prince. An homage to African-American music masters

February 19, 2020 admin Comments Off

He is a songwriter, pianist, vocalist with a range spanning more than four octaves, and a linguist who speaks five languages. His name is Kenny Wesley. With three acclaimed projects, numerous accolades, collaborations, compilation features, and high-profile performances under his […]

The Kia Telluride vs The Mazda CX-30: The People’s Choice Award at the 2020 Washington Auto Show

February 19, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Crystal Lewis Photos by Susan Wright/Sunshyn Images The 2020 Washington Auto Show wrapped up it’s annual auto show a few days ago. This show brings over 600 vehicles to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, features brand sponsored ride […]

Unbossed

February 18, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Pamela J. Oakes, The Profitable Nonprofit I run my own nonprofit consulting business. My brother runs his own real estate appraisal business. My father owned his own real estate company. One of my grandmothers ran her own hair salon. […]

Angelo Williams II International Real Estate Consultant

February 18, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your business. My business is all things real estate. I am primarily based in Central Florida as a Realtor and actively involved in development projects in South Florida and the Caribbean. I consult and […]

4 Reasons Why Clean Beauty Matters for Black Women

February 14, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Anne Beal, MD, MPH Your skin is the largest organ in your body. While it is designed to keep bacteria, dirt and other invaders out, the chemicals in products you massage into your skin can be absorbed into your […]

Renaldo Maurice Of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

February 12, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Renaldo Maurice (Gary, IN) began his dance training with Tony Simpson and graduated from Talent Unlimited High School. He attended Emerson School for Visual and Performing Arts, studying with Larry Brewer and Michael Davis. Mr. Maurice was […]

Katrina Parrott: Founder of iDiversicons™, the world’s first diverse emoji

February 11, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Robin Harris-Walker Story Courtesy Women Leadership Magazine WLM: It is so exciting, yet a little disheartening, that many people in diverse communities are unaware that diverse icons exist. What is iDiversicons™ and what are the unique functions and capabilities […]

The Final Call To Mark 40 Years of Publishing With Special Banquet

February 10, 2020 admin Comments Off

CHICAGO–From its inception in 1979 until today, The Final Call newspaper has consistently delivered a message dedicated to the resurrection of the Black man and woman of America and the world. “The Final Call has a unique mission and purpose and […]

Black Memorabilia Show & Sale Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Morgan State University

February 10, 2020 admin Comments Off

There will be a Black Memorabilia Show & Sale Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Morgan State University. It will be at the Carl J. Murphy Fine Art Center, 2201Argonne Drive in Baltimore, Maryland.Admission is FREE. This will be in conjunction with […]

Greater Washington Urban League now accepting 2020 Scholarship Applications

February 10, 2020 admin Comments Off

The scholarship season has officially started! We are now accepting 2020 Scholarship Applications and will host an informational session on Tuesday, February 11th at 7:00 pm. During this session, we will present the 2020 Scholarship Application, explain eligibility requirements, and allow interested applicants to ask […]