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Grandmother Blazes New Trail From ‘Black Wall Street’

July 7, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Wanda Armstrong and her family put their hearts into three soul-food spots in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Howard University’s EU 50th Anniversary Series to Celebrate a Half-Century of Music and Social Change

July 7, 2021 admin 0

In 1971, a group of Charles Hart Middle School students in Washington’s Anacostia neighborhood gathered to form the Experience Unlimited Band. Fifty years later, EU remains a powerful cultural force with a repertoire that spans funk, rock, and go-go. They toured globally with […]

Outdoor Summer Basketball Faces Uncertain Future In The Nation’s Capital

July 4, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Redevelopment plans threaten Washington, D.C.’s, Goodman League
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Snoop Dogg Tops Muggsy Bogues’ Guest Bucket List For His ‘3 League OGs’ Podcast

July 1, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

NBA’s shortest player ever has tall ambitions for his sessions with Charles Oakley, Earl Cureton and moderator Ashley Stroehlein.
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Meet The Young Latina Immigrant Behind Boston’s First Zero-Waste Store

June 30, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

UVida is ready to attract climate-friendly customers.
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Black Golf Alliance Gives $7,500 to Benefit Texas Southern University’s Golf Program

June 26, 2021 admin 0

Houston, TX – The Black Golf Alliance (The Alliance), a group of primarily African American golfers came together recently to celebrate Juneteenth with an inaugural golf event. During the closing ceremony of the weekend, the Alliance presented Dr. Gary Grandison, […]

Over 30 Years Sober, Mark Spence Helps DC Residents Overcome Addiction

June 24, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

He saved his own life, and now he’s dedicated to saving others.
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The Importance of Authentic Corporate Social Responsibility in Ceremonious Times

June 23, 2021 admin 0

By Tiffany D. Hightower On the heels of Juneteenth becoming federally recognized as a national holiday, Black people were left having to explain the gravity of the moment. In essence Juneteenth is the embodiment of the realization that freedom had […]

Emotional Baggage: Leaving Your Bags at The Door

June 23, 2021 admin 0

By Deirdre L. Jones Lowman We survived. But why are many of us battling with survivor’s guilt? For me, this question provokes other questions. Why am I still here? What is my purpose? Nothing is the same except everything […]

Gatecrashers for Democracy: Juneteenth, Legislation, and A New Reconstruction

June 23, 2021 admin 0

By Patrick C. Graham, Ph.D. This past Saturday, many Americans celebrated Juneteenth after the U.S. Senate passed the resolution, Juneteenth National Independence Day. Americans need to understand the value of the holiday beyond its symbolism and African American struggles in […]

RESONANCE RECORDS TO ISSUE IN HARMONY IN JULY 2021 FEATURING TRUMPETER ROY HARGROVE AND PIANIST MULGREW MILLER IN A CAPTIVATING DUO

June 17, 2021 admin 0

Previously unreleased live recordings from 2006 and 2007, available July 17 as a limited-edition 180-gram 2-LP Record Store Day exclusive and July 23 as a deluxe2-CD and digital edition issued in coordination with the Hargrove and Miller Estates Resonance Records, the award-winning label […]

An Interview with Will Walters: Founder and CEO of Monarch Magazine

June 15, 2021 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to create Monarch Magazine? Will Walters Growing up in a small town, I did not see much variation, in thought or way of life. So, media played a huge role as a way to […]

What Black America Needs to Know about COVID-19, the Variants and the Vaccines

June 11, 2021 admin 0

Establishing Public Health through the Black Church: The Road to Vaccination for All By Josephine Reid Local health departments play a vital role in providing many important public health services in our Black communities. Unfortunately, for many decades, African American communities have […]

What Kind Of Traveler Are You?

June 9, 2021 admin Comments Off

Take a quick survey to find out if your a beach bum, city slicker, adventurer, or home body

‘State Of Emergency’ Scaring International Tourists From Botswana: Tour Operators

June 8, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Businesses want the tag, declared in April 2020 to curb the spread of Covid-19, dropped.
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Big Ali: From The Penitentiary To The Protector

June 4, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Newark street legend now provides security for some of the biggest stars in music and entertainment.
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