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Yasmeen Simone Johnson Entrepreneur Herbalist

May 13, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? Prior to the march of 2020 (the pandemic), I spent almost five years bartending in the Atlanta club and nightlife scene. Two years into me bartending, I began to notice […]

Black Women Leaders Declare ‘State of Emergency’ for Vote on Clarke Nomination

May 13, 2021 admin 0

By Hazel Trice Edney Set for vote by Senate Committee this week, she would be the first woman to head the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division A coalition of organizations led by some of the most powerful Black women in America […]

Monifa Brown celebrating 25 years at WBGO Public Radio’s flagship Jazz radio station

May 12, 2021 admin 0

By Staff May 24th marks a milestone for Monifa Brown, as she celebrates her 25th anniversary at WBGO (Public Radio’s flagship Jazz radio station) where she is the host of “Saturday Afternoon Jazz.” The four hour weekly program airs from 2 to 6pm ET […]

Strawberry Salad

May 11, 2021 admin 0

By Kaiser Permanente Try this strawberry salad with feta, walnuts, chicken and balsamic vinaigrette. This light, family-friendly recipe is easy to make and highly satisfying. Strawberry salad with chicken, walnuts, and feta Botanically speaking, the beloved strawberry isn’t a berry […]

Screaming Without Vocal Cords: Many Black Men Are Falsely Accused and Silenced

May 11, 2021 admin 0

By Dr. Patrick Graham The revelation last week by the Innocence Project and American Civil Liberties Union that DNA and fingerprint evidence did not match Ledell Lee, a Black man executed in 2017 for the murder of a white woman, […]

Have Ticket Will Travel – to Martha’s Vineyard

May 10, 2021 admin 0

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Have a ticket? A passport? Ready to travel? Some airlines now offer passengers to provide their vaccination and Covid test results, enabling them to travel the world. The National Newspaper Publishers […]

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“If you say you’re good you’re gonna have to prove it”: Grammy Award Winning singer Daniel Winans, Sr. talks new brand “Prove It” at The Micheaux Film Festival

May 8, 2021 admin 0

Written by Jessica DupreeEdited by Craig Dewey StanleyPhotos & Video by Craig Dewey Stanley Grammy award winning recording artist Daniel Winans Sr. and wife Sybil graced the red carpet of Hollywood’s Micheaux Film Festival this past weekend, joining in the […]

Snowfall star Amin Joseph speaks on filmmaking and being part of John Singleton’s legacy, two years after the legendary director’s passing

May 8, 2021 admin 0

Written by Jessica L. DupreeEdited by Craig Dewey StanleyPhotos & Video by Craig Dewey Stanley At this year’s third annual Micheaux Film Festival award ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Amin Joseph, star of FX’s Snowfall revealed what […]

Monster- Starring Kelvin Harrison Jr, Jennifer Hudson and Jeffrey Wright

May 7, 2021 admin 0

From Netflix Monster tells the story of Steve Harmon (Kelvin Harrison, Jr.) a seventeen-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder. The film follows his dramatic journey from a smart, likeable film […]

Celebrity Real Estate Agent Monique Winans talks building generational wealth at the Micheaux Film Festival

May 7, 2021 admin 0

By Jessica Dupree Celebrity real estate agent Monique Winans dropped knowledge on the red carpet of the Micheaux Film Festival in Hollywood this weekend, where legendary filmmaker Robert Townsend was honored with the Oscar Micheaux Trailblazer of Excellence Award. Winans […]

It’s official! We are exactly 100 days away from the release of the highly anticipated Aretha Franklin biopic, RESPECT!

May 5, 2021 admin 0

RESPECT, A Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures filmPhoto: Quantrell D. Colbert© 2021Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer PicturesInc. All Rights Reserved Director Liesl Tommy makes her feature film debut with Respect. Tommy is the first Black woman ever nominated for a Tony award for Best Direction of […]

2021 Micheaux Film Festival Awards Show honors Robert Townsend, Independent BIPOC filmmakers

May 5, 2021 admin 0

Written by Jessica DupreeEdited by Craig Dewey StanleyPhotos & Video by Craig Dewey Stanley The Micheaux Film Festival wrapped up its third year of celebrating BIPOC creators and diversity this past weekend with a red carpet and awards program at […]

Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you

May 4, 2021 admin 0

Click here and enter your zip code COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ How do I schedule an appointment for a vaccine?Vaccines.gov helps you find locations that carry COVID-19 vaccines and their contact information. Because every location handles appointments differently, you will need […]

Actor Mark Anthony Brooks

May 4, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Broooks Tell us about your education. I attended Morehouse College for undergrad and completed my master’s degree at Georgia State University. Interestingly enough, while drama was not my major at Morehouse, I was able to enroll in a […]

Fairfield County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Designer Handbag Bingo Fundraisers

May 3, 2021 admin 0

Please click the link to purchase your ticket & make a difference: https://tinyurl.com/FCACBINGO About this Event Join the Fairfield County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for a spring evening of fun and a chance to win fabulous designer […]

CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) LAUNCHES IT’S TIME LOS ANGELES, A VACCINE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO AID ITS VACCINE DISTRIBUTION EFFORTS

April 30, 2021 admin 0

TO BENEFIT UNDERSERVED LATINO, BLACK, ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITIES Disproportionate Distribution and Barriers to Access Among Marginalized Communities Propelled CORE to Rally Community Experts to form Alliance and Execute the Equity-Focused Campaign Continuing their efforts to proactively address […]