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Gin Hammond’s Debut Historical Fiction Novel, Returning the Bones

June 7, 2023 admin 0

How do you choose between your country, your people, and yourself? Do you fight for change or get out while you can? 1946. Bebe Hammond, a shy bookworm with a wild imagination yearns to find her own voice in the world, but […]

An Interview With Jayce Clarke

June 2, 2023 admin 0

By Staff How have the arts impacted our culture? The arts have played a profound and enduring role in shaping and influencing our culture throughout history. They have had a significant impact on various aspects of our society, including social, […]

Kevin E. Hooks – Author, Producer, And Inclusion Strategist

June 1, 2023 admin 0

Why is Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) so important? DEI is important because it produces better decision making – full stop. When the decision-making process includes diverse teams, they can consider a broader range of perspectives and insights. This helps […]

The Choice Is Ours-By Rev. Stephen Tillett

May 25, 2023 admin 0

By Rev. Stephen Tillett One of the advantages of living in an open society like the United States is that it has become home to people from all over the world. Their experiences and histories become a part of us. […]

Journalist – Savannah M Taylor

May 25, 2023 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to become a journalist? I have always loved the beauty of storytelling. Words are so powerful and can open up new worlds and build community when used for good. I consider writing to be my […]

Emmett Till’s Legacy and the Need for False Accusation Legislation

May 23, 2023 admin 0

By Patrick C. Graham, Ph.D. With the recent death of Carolyn Bryant Donham, the accuser of Emmett Till, more conversations about the falsehoods of her accusations are prominent in various forms of media. As a result of the recent attention […]

Members of the South African National Defense Force (SANDF) take up a position next to a shack in the black Umlazi township outside Durban, South Africa, as supporters of the African National Congress and the Inkatha Freedom Party clashed outside a stadium where President Nelson Mandela addressed a May Day rally, 01 May 1995. A new book looks at the legacy of Black African soldiers who fought in South African forces from the 1970s into the early 1990s. WALTER DHLADHLA/AFP via Getty Images)

New Book Considers Forgotten Black Soldiers In South Africa’s Wars

May 18, 2023 zenger.news Comments Off

Review: “Apartheid’s Black Soldiers Un-national Wars and Militaries in Southern Africa” by Lennart Bolliger
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Model / Actor – Chris Rodman

April 25, 2023 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to work in such a competitive industry? When I first got into modeling I wanted some nice pictures taken of myself for my birthday one year. Luckily, one of my coworkers at the sports bar […]

A car drives through the flooded street during heavy rain in Miami, Florida, on April 12, 2023. CHANDAN KHANNA/BENZINGA

Flash Flood Emergency Reported In Fort Lauderdale As Heavy Rain Drenches South Florida

April 14, 2023 zenger.news Comments Off

A stormy period forecast for the southeast United States began on Wednesday, as a flash flooding emergency hit South Florida
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Roy Jones Jr. Roy Jones Jr. set to return to the ring Saturday night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Mar 30, 2023, (Roy Jones Jr. /Roy Jones Jr. ) One of the best to ever do it, laces the gloves back up to face former UFC champion Anthony Pettis. © Z News Inc.

At 54, Roy Jones Jr. Attempts To Send Anthony Pettis Back To The Cage After Saturday’s Boxing Match

April 5, 2023 zenger.news Comments Off

Despite his age, Anthony Pettis is taking a big risk boxing Roy Jones Jr. on Saturday night.
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Black Classic Press Recommended Reading

March 20, 2023 admin 0

Black women have played an essential role in shaping the course of history, despite often being overlooked and marginalized in mainstream narratives. We invite you to take a journey with these 5 books about the lives, experiences and accomplishments of […]

5th Annual African Black Film Festival Honors Awards

March 8, 2023 admin 0

Kerry Washington, Janelle Monae, Charles D. King, Courtney B. Vance and Acclaimed Film Eve’s Bayou Honored. BY Jessica L. Dupree Photos By Craig Dewey Stanley This past Sunday, the 5th Annual ABFF Honors took place at the 1 Hotel in […]

The Flo Expression with Marcus Johnson-What is your Superpower?

February 6, 2023 admin 0

LIVING THE JOURNEY OF LIFE WITH INTENTION, LOVE, PASSION, AND HAPPINESS! By Marcus Johnson Early this week my daughter was asked about her Superpower. She politely corrected the woman asking her this question by stating her Superpowers (plural). As a […]

PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED LIVE RECORDINGS BY AHMAD JAMAL-Two Volumes of Emerald City Nights

January 30, 2023 admin 0

Two Volumes of Emerald City Nights: Live at the Penthouse, Capture Spectacular 1963-64 and 1965-66 Performances by the Master Pianist’s Trio at the Penthouse in Seattle, Also Available as Two-CD Sets and Downloads. Packages Include Reflections by Jamal, Interviews with […]

An Interview With Artist PeQue Brown

December 27, 2022 admin 0

By Staff Why did you become an artist? I had to become an artist. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a passion for art. Yet at 16, my father told me art was not a “real job”. […]

Reaffirming Solidarity Between Blacks and Jews in America

December 19, 2022 admin 0

By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. I will not be silent on the issues of racial hatred, violence, and prejudice. I am speaking out publicly in support of the recent call by billionaire African American business leader and philanthropist, Robert […]