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Youth Perspectives on Violence Touches Hearts and Seeks Solutions

March 12, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Black Women for Positive Change How often are young people asked to voice their opinions about the violence in their lives? Yet, day-to-day, generation-after-generation, youth in Pittsburgh and across the nation are impacted by the violence and trauma resulting […]

An Interview With Artist Michael Chukes

March 10, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks When did you realize that you would be able to create your art as your profession? Chukes: I was in my early twenties when I sold my first work of art. That meant more to me that […]

EPA List Of Disinfectants You Can Use Against Coronavirus

March 9, 2020 admin Comments Off

The federal agency released a five-page list of chemicals and products that it says are strong enough to ward off “harder-to-kill” viruses than SARS-CoV-2, the virus that’s responsible for the disease. “Using the correct disinfectant is an important part of […]

A message from Michelle Obama to Celebrate International Women’s Day

March 8, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Michelle Obama When I was growing up, my parents made it very clear: I could do anything my brother could do, from playing sports to going to college. That was one of the greatest gifts my family gave to […]

Yisrael Wright & The Yizclusive Experience.

March 8, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks “Men’s grooming doesn’t start nor stop with a haircut.” How did you begin your journey as a barber? I started out as a “shop kid” thanks to my mother and aunt being licensed professionals in the beauty […]

Nikki Giovanni’s Latest Poem: ‘Vote’

March 6, 2020 admin Comments Off

Legend Encourages The Black Vote In 2020 Election By Curtis Bunn, Urban News ServiceA Division of Zenger Nikki Giovanni is 74 now, a generation removed from the height of her poetic power. But she remains fiery and talented and has […]

Honoring Mignon Clyburn

March 6, 2020 admin Comments Off

By South Carolina Department of Education Mignon L. Clyburn became the first woman head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) when she was appointed Acting Chair by President Barack Obama in May 2013. She was also the first African American […]

An Interview with Marc Lacy

March 6, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Photo Credits: RCP – Richie CarterDokkSavage – Dokk SavageCRI – Ojay Rice What has your experience been like as an entrepreneur? My experience as an entrepreneur has been a mixture of happiness, sadness, surprise, anger, disgust, and […]

Coronavirus Everyday Preventive Actions

March 5, 2020 admin Comments Off

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread […]

Women’s History Month Celebration

March 5, 2020 admin Comments Off

As the fastest growing entrepreneurs, Black women have simply taken over as the CreateHERs of the future. Divine Feminine For The CreateHERs of The Future, is a Women’s Empowerment and Appreciation Event that strives to create an understanding for 2020 […]

Serena Williams Builds Schools in Jamaica, Africa

March 4, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia While many deep-pocketed philanthropists and celebrities will write checks to support worthy causes, Tennis megastar Serena Williams routinely goes the extra mile. In a recently released video, Williams donned a pair […]

Dr. Ogay Irono- President of TIS Foundation & African Community Bridge Foundation

March 4, 2020 admin Comments Off

Fighting for The Diaspora Dr. Ogay Irono is President of TIS Foundation based here in the United States, and President of African Community Bridge Foundation (ACBF) based in Nigeria. Tell us about yourself? I am a non-profit leader, educator, counselor, […]