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“The 1619 Project”: Nikole Hannah-Jones Confronts the Truth About Slavery

August 25, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Nikole Hannah-Jones The 1619 Project is a major initiative from The New York Times observing the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history, understanding 1619 as our true founding, and placing […]

Patrick Young / Founder and Executive Director of SHARP Men

August 22, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your organization. SHARP Men, we are a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization which offers professional attire and resources for men trying to overcome workforce barriers to employment. What inspired you to help the men in […]

Diversity in Dental Profession Brings Better Care

August 20, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Terry Stanton When it comes to having access to quality health care, minorities still lag behind their white counterparts, research shows, and that can include dental and orthodontic problems that get postponed or go untreated. “This is a huge […]

Shannon LaNier @MrShannonLanier News Anchor, Houston’s CW Morning Show Father/Family Influencer & Author

August 19, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks How is life as a father?Fatherhood is the best and hardest thing that has ever happened to me. I wake up happy everyday b/c of my kids and go to bed exhausted b/c of the same. LOL […]

American Psychological Association CEO on Gun Violence and Mental Health

August 6, 2019 admin 0

Blaming mental illness for gun violence is simplistic, inaccurate — and prevents us from solving the problem Following is the statement of Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, CEO of the American Psychological Association, in reaction to President Trump’s statements today […]

Lisa T. French- Founder and Board President, of B’Fly Girls Inc.

August 5, 2019 admin 0

By Taroue BrooksPhotos John Walder Tell us about your education. I am from Atlanta, GA and my early education was in Atlanta Public School District, which is where I experienced supportive, caring and motivating adults (primarily women) who believed in […]

Dr. Andrea Lewis Miller Former LeMoyne-Owen College President Joins The AMEC Group as President and CEO

July 30, 2019 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your education. I Received a B.S. degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Received a M.S. and Ph.D degree in Cell and Developmental Biology. Studied at Oak Ridge National Laboratories, Woods HOLE National […]

Black Classic Press-While America celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, we are celebrating the pioneers of African Americans in flight.

July 19, 2019 admin 0

ABOUT STORMING THE HEAVENS In Storming the Heavens, Gerald Horne presents the early struggle of African-Americans to gain the right to fly. This struggle involved pioneers like Bessie Coleman, who traveled to World War I era Paris in order to gain […]

Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett represents the United States Virgin Islands’ at-large Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives

July 19, 2019 admin 0

By Japera Krigger Japera: Good day Congresswoman, you are a quarter of the way through your third term representing the U.S. Virgin Islands, what is your top priority in the 116th Congress? Congresswoman Plaskett: Since coming to Congress my top […]

Tom Lewis Oink Group Inc. CEO/Founder: increasing college graduation rates and decreasing student loans

July 16, 2019 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What is your company’s mission? Our mission is to increase college graduation rates and decrease the borrowing of student loans in underserved communities through parent engagement. Tell us about a success story that was a direct result […]

Innovative Tiny Houses in Washington DC Make A BIG Impact

July 4, 2019 admin 0

Tiny houses and small homes dazzled at the first-ever Innovative Housing Showcase, co-hosted by the National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Dr. Ben CarsonSecretary of Housing and Urban DevelopmentInnovative Housing Showcase […]

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Careshia Moore, Esq. President and CEO of Usher’s New Look

July 1, 2019 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks Careshia Moore Esq. is the president and CEO of Usher’s New Look (UNL), a 20-year-old youth empowerment organization committed to transforming the lives of underserved youth into passion-driven leaders founded by Grammy Award-winning artist Usher Raymond. Here, […]

Lisa Comfort founder, Go NAKid, LLC and GoNAKid.com

June 24, 2019 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks TELL US ABOUT GoNAKid.com GoNAKid.com is a unique platform that encourages users to share life experiences and promote self-growth, healing and happiness. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR? My thought pattern was not to become an […]

The 55th Commemoration of the Annual Selma to Montgomery March and Bloody Sunday.

June 18, 2019 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks How did you get involved with the Annual Commemoration of Bloody Sunday and the Selma to Montgomery March? I am a child of Selma and started doing volunteer work at the age of 18 for the founders […]

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

June 18, 2019 admin 0

By Troy Johnson-troy@aalbc.com Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am offers an artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of the legendary storyteller and Nobel prize-winner. From her childhood in the steel town of Lorain, Ohio to ‘70s-era book tours […]

Greg Jones II Owner of G2 Hoops, LLC

June 18, 2019 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to work in sports after graduating from Purdue University? A conversation with my mother sparked my interest to work in sports. I wanted to give back and help others navigate through the sports world. […]