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What About Me Documentary- A look into the experience of African American Men and their history in America

June 16, 2020 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks An interview with D. John Jackson, Founder, Owner and Principal of 5J Entertainment who is the co-creator and executive producer of the documentary. Tell us about 5J Entertainment. 5J Entertainment is committed to educating, informing, entertaining […]

You’re the Reason Why We Sing’, Spring Gospel Brunch, Sunday June 14, 2020 3pm EST,

June 11, 2020 admin 0

Just 4 days remaining!!!! If you have already purchased your ticket to FCAC Virtual ‘You’re the Reason Why We Sing’, Spring Gospel Brunch, Sunday June 14, 2020 3pm EST, made your donation or passed the word to your network, we thank you! If you have […]

Trauma of a Black Man: Saturday June 13th 6pm EST

June 11, 2020 admin 0

Black With No Chaser has brought the band back together for another conversation focused on Black men and the trauma they walk with, stand with, run with, and breathe with – on a regular. Date: Saturday, June 13 Time: 6:00pm […]

It Is OK to Not Be OK

June 4, 2020 admin 0

By Deirdre L. Jones-Lowman The COVID-19 pandemic has truly changed the way we interact with our neighbors and family. It has changed the way we view education, finances, entertainment, sports, fine dining, and other aspects of life that we have […]

I Can’t Breathe: Poetic Memory of George Floyd

May 30, 2020 admin 0

Words by Kimatni D. Rawlins, art by Shawn “SP” Perkins Excuse me, but I can’t breathe in the land of the free, home of the brave. It’s a pandemic and jobs have been lost, including my own. Providing for my […]

Respect the Tech

May 26, 2020 admin 0

By Preston Simmons Dear Youth, Hear me clearly. It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes all kinds to make the world go around. So often, I find we are enamored by the “Popularity” component of our […]

Def Poetry Jam Special: Guests Malcolm Jamal Warner and Jill Scott in this All-Star Lineup of over 2 Dozen Poets

May 23, 2020 admin 0

This Special One Night Streaming Event is Dedicated to the Late Andre Harrell It’s been a long time since some of the most spectacular Def Poetry Jam alumni Poets graced the Def Jam Poetry stage and Tonight, Saturday, May 23, […]

Ben Chavis: ‘I welcome the return of millennials’ to reading Black newspapers

May 16, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Civil rights leader Dr. Benjamin Franklin Chavis Jr. sat down for an exclusive interview with Zenger News to discuss the future of the black press. “Some people say that millennials don’t read. And that’s not true. They do read,” said […]

The Pain of Mother’s Day Without Your Child

May 9, 2020 admin 0

By Twanna Harrisphotos Twanna Harris It’s 3 am, the Thursday morning before Mother’s Day, and I can’t sleep because my heart is broken into little tiny pieces and I’m not even sure it can ever be whole again. In addition […]

#GivingTuesdayNow: A Global Day of Unity and Giving

May 5, 2020 admin 0

#GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. This new day is organized by GivingTuesday, and is being held in […]

Pastor Jennifer Carner

April 28, 2020 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks Tell us again about your education/training. As the first female ordination candidate in a rural Missionary Baptist Church, my father insisted that I read every commentary and theological resource I could get my hands on. He thought […]

The Zucot Gallery

April 11, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Heart & Soul recently caught up with Omari J. Henderson Co-Owner of ZuCot gallery What inspired the creation of Zucot Gallery? Due to my father, Aaron F. Henderson, being an artist, I grew up in and around […]

Daytime Emmys recently announced its Pre-Nominations with King Ester on the short list

April 1, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Ester wants to be seen, deeply seen. We all do. It’s woven into the fabric of our existence. An existence that, unfortunately, doesn’t allow everyone to be seen in the same way. Issa Rae Presents ‘King Ester’ […]

Support Our Black Owned Books Stores And Websites

March 29, 2020 admin Comments Off

A Resource Guide from African American Literature Book Club Bookstore Resources Black-Owned Bookstores Black Book Websites Over 700 Book Clubs 20 Book Websites #1 – AALBC.com aalbc.comOwner:Troy JohnsonPhysical Store: NoEmail:troy@aalbc.comPhone: 347-692-2522Site Launched: Mar 02, 1998Alexa Rank: 294,952 AALBC.com is a widely recognized source of author […]

An Interview with Screenwriter, Filmmaker, Content Creator Dui Jarrod

March 26, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to become an entrepreneur?Honestly, I didn’t have a choice. I’m from rural Arkansas, and so there was never a path created for me. However, in many ways, that’s been to my advantage. The foundation […]

A family legacy hits the small screen in Netflix series about Madam C.J. Walker

March 24, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Ronda Racha Penrice, Urban News Service A Diviison of Zenger News A’Leia Bundles spent decades researching and writing the definitive biography of her great-great-grandmother, pioneering African American entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker. Now she gets to see the story […]