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The Guiltless Brunch

August 12, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to create the Guiltless Brunch? It’s Guiltless, operating as “Guiltless Brunch”, was conceived after I moved home to Dallas, Texas from Atlanta, Georgia in 2018. Unlike Atlanta, most trendy and progressive brunch spots in […]

The War on Drugs Killed my Friend

August 11, 2021 admin 0

By Ryan Jones, Esq. I’m writing this moments after one of my Hargrave Military Academy teammates sent me a Baltimore Sun article which detailed and outlined the cause of our other teammate’s death. Gerald Brown is our teammate that suffered the devasting […]

The Colonization of Our Wokeness

August 8, 2021 admin 0

By Tiffany Hightower In 2018, the Black Panther movie socially reigned in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and re-introduced the world to the “colonizer” terminology. It also re-introduced the viewers to a slim understanding of the richness of a country that […]

“Walking in Truth: Fatherhood.” An Interview With Author Tony Christon-Walker

August 5, 2021 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to write your book? I initially started the book because I was angry, so it started out as a journal. I had a lot of emotions surrounding the death of my son. That anger took […]

Medical Marijuana Entrepreneur Sees Racial Reckoning In Connecticut’s Legalization Of Cannabis

August 5, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

New law addresses social equity and OKs possession and recreational use for those over 21.
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Biden’s Push To Ban Employers’ Non-Compete Clauses Draws Mixed Reaction

August 4, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Some states prohibit non-competes only for lower-wage workers. Lawyers advise caution in considering any ban.
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USA Men’s Basketball: The Dream Renewed

August 4, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Team USA begins quest for gold against Spain in Olympic quarterfinals.
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The #Blairisms movement uses language with intention, passion and purpose to uplift and enrich

August 2, 2021 admin 0

By Staff Tell us about The Blairisms and how it came to be. Created by married, entrepreneurs, Blair and Brandon Dottin-Haley, the #BLAIRISMS movement is intended to uplift and enrich using the power of words. Coined #BrandActivists by Erika Alexander, […]

Former Olympic Track Star Brings Gold Medal Effort To Inner City Kids

July 29, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Rochelle Stevens runs a track camp and scholarship program for young athletes in Memphis, Tennessee.
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AME Church Elects New Leadership and Begins LGBTQ+ Discernment Process at 2021 General Conference

July 28, 2021 admin 0

NASHVILLE, Tenn.— The 51st Quadrennial Session of the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church met from July 6-10, 2021, at the West Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Over 1600 delegates met as […]

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NAREB ISSUES CALL TO ACTION TO GROW BLACK HOMEOWNERSHIP

July 27, 2021 admin 0

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. (NAREB) is convening, its 74th Annual Convention in person to craft action strategies designed to lift the sluggish Black homeownership rate of 45.1% to bring it on par with the non-Hispanic White rate […]

Celebrating Life: The Journey From Drug Dealer To Vice President Of A Fortune 1000 Company

July 27, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Titus Gardner says with the “proper support and belief system, you can change your life.”
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Middle School Teen Overcomes Tremendous Losses On Path To Valedictorian Honor

July 27, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Rashanna James-Frison was 4 when her mother was killed. Her father was shot before she was born.
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Drake, Other Celebrities Back Financial Firm’s Efforts To Offset Their Carbon Footprints

July 22, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Rapper Drake is latest to join those who support Aspiration’s reforestation program and other sustainability measures.
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Usher’s New Look Encourages Legacy Building, Leadership and Innovation. Virtual Event from July 21 to July 22

July 20, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks Usher’s New Look 2021 Disruptivator Summit titled “Next Gen Loading” is a two-day, virtual event from July 21 to July 22. According to organizers, UNL’s signature event, the Disruptivator Summit, is a significant element of the foundation’s programs. […]

Hip Hop Icon Biz Markie Dies at 57

July 19, 2021 admin 0

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Hip Hop has lost another legend. Biz Markie, the rapper, producer, and actor whose hits included “Just a Friend” and “Nobody Beats the Biz,” has died at the age of 57. […]