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Fulton Mecklenburg: A Design Thinking Digital Agency

March 20, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks I sat down with David Muhammad, co-founder and partner at Fulton Mecklenburg to chat about the agency and this is what he had to say. What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? My father was a successful […]

A National Community-Focused, Interfaith Conversation On The Coronavirus Emergency

March 18, 2020 admin Comments Off

Call to Action to create a Coordinated Community Coronavirus Emergency Recovery Response (CERR) Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 10:00 TIS Foundation is hosting a national community-focused, interfaith-oriented conversation this week to ensure that the health and economic concerns of vulnerable, […]

Dr. MOTIV8ION on Women’s History Month

March 17, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Deirdre L. Jones-Lowman, PhD(c), MBA, Professional Life Coach 2020: Women Can Have It all Women’s History Month recognizes the multifaceted identities of women and their contributions to the betterment of society. The month of March showcases women and their […]

The Essence and Beauty of Black Women in America

March 14, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Roger Caldwell, NNPA Newswire Contributor Black women are some of the most amazing females on the planet. There are many fraudulent images and concepts about Black women in American culture, where they are considered angry, hard to talk to […]

40 Years of Cathy Hughes’ Leadership at Urban One

March 13, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Keith L. Alexander Photos of Urban One Inc awards and Cathy Hughes, courtesy Urban One Inc. Fulfilling Dr. King’s Dream OXON HILL, Md. – Inside the illuminated MGM National Harbor towering over the Potomac River, the 3,000-seat theater slowly […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Literary Work

February 26, 2020 admin Comments Off

By AALBC This year, the NAACP celebrated the 51st anniversary of Image Awards. On February 22, 2020, five winning books were announced in eight literature categories; Biography/Autobiography, Children, Debut Author, Fiction, Instructional, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Youth/Teens. Visit AALBC to learn which […]

Africa is Talking Business. Be A Part of the Intra-Africa Trade Fair 2020

February 24, 2020 admin Comments Off

Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) is the key event boosting trade in Africa. No other event brings together more professionals under one roof. In 2020, IATF’s theme will focus on the newly-launched African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) – a single […]

Restaurateur, magazine publisher, celebrity chef, and lifestyle maven, B. Smith passes.

February 23, 2020 admin Comments Off

Dan Gasby It is with great sadness that my daughter Dana and I announce the passing of my wife, Barbara Elaine Smith. B. died peacefully Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 10:50 pm, of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in our home in […]

Kenny Wesley – These Three Words: Stevie. Luther. Prince. An homage to African-American music masters

February 19, 2020 admin Comments Off

He is a songwriter, pianist, vocalist with a range spanning more than four octaves, and a linguist who speaks five languages. His name is Kenny Wesley. With three acclaimed projects, numerous accolades, collaborations, compilation features, and high-profile performances under his […]

Renaldo Maurice Of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

February 12, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Renaldo Maurice (Gary, IN) began his dance training with Tony Simpson and graduated from Talent Unlimited High School. He attended Emerson School for Visual and Performing Arts, studying with Larry Brewer and Michael Davis. Mr. Maurice was […]