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Interview with African Diaspora Collective (ADC) Ambassadors at Congressional Black Caucus Annual ALC Event

October 6, 2023 admin 0

By Staff Interview with African Diaspora Collective (ADC) Ambassadors at Congressional Black Caucus Annual ALC Event September 22,2023 Heart & Soul recently had the opportunity to sit and talk with ambassadors from the African Diaspora Collective that were attending the […]

BlackFacts.com Presents: Black History Heroes – Angela Davis

March 3, 2023 admin 0

By BlackFacts.com Find Out More at BlackFacts.com Find Out More about Angela Davis on Wikipedia Davis has received various awards, including the Soviet Union’s Lenin Peace Prize and induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame.[3] Having been accused of supporting political violence and for supporting […]

How JPMorgan’s Head of Advancing Black Pathways Byna Elliott Celebrates Black History Month

February 27, 2023 admin 0

A Q&A with Byna Elliott In celebration of Black History Month, we sat down with Byna Elliott, global head of Advancing Black Pathways at JPMorgan Chase, to discuss what Black History Month means to her, how the firm is advancing […]

An Interview with Commercial Real estate expert Tondaleya Carter

June 14, 2022 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to work in the real estate industry? I’ve always loved architecture and the design of homes and buildings. I wanted the opportunity to determine my own paycheck. Control how much I can make annually, control […]

Jada White poses with her first published poetry book, “The Flower Who Bloomed.” (Jada White)

Jada White Turned Her Hardships Into Poetry

May 15, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

The New Orleans-based poet is waiting for the artistic inspiration to produce her third book.
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“People go through many hiccups in life, but the key is not to stop at that hiccup,” said Evelyn Wilson, 80, who will have been abstinent from alcohol and cocaine use for 50 years in May. “My philosophy is the better you feel about yourself the better you’ll treat yourself.” (Courtesy of Evelyn Wilson)

‘Gangsta Grandma’ Uses Lived Experience To Rehabilitate Lovingly

January 28, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

“I believe to this day that God wants me to be clean and sober,” says Wilson, whose substance abuse ended on May 19, 1972.
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Jason Murphy says his career playing college and professional football hinged on a second chance extended to him by a high school teacher, and he continues in that spirit by employing formerly incarcerated workers at his Delivery 101 trucking franchise in Baltimore, Maryland. (Courtesy of Jason and Robyn Murphy)

Jason Murphy Gives Second Chances To Workers With Troubled Pasts

January 19, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

“We want to be change agents for a more just community in everything we do,” he says.
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LET IT BE KNOWN with STACY BROWN MONDAY JANUARY 17, 2022

January 17, 2022 admin 0

Voting rights, one of Dr. King’s most important legislative initiatives, continues to be a contentious topic. Black America is still struggling for the right to vote 54 years after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. The Black Press will discuss. […]

Kenneth Chamberlain Jr. holds a photo of his father when he served as a U.S. Marine. He is standing by a stature of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in front of the Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains, New York. (Courtesy of Kenneth Chamberlain Jr.)

Kenneth Chamberlain Jr. Seeks Accountability And Closure In Father’s Killing By Police

January 15, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

A decade after the fatal shooting, Chamberlain Jr. reflects on his life’s mission.
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Ozie Nzeribe (center) stars as the bullied basketball player, Royale, alongside Isaiah Hill (left) and O'shea Jackson Jr. (far right) in the new Apple TV series “Swagger,” inspired by the life of basketball standout Kevin Durant. (Courtesy of Randi Cone/Interdependence Public Relationsstrong)/strong

Ozie Nzeribe Aims To Change The World As A Youth Advocate, Actor And Rapper

January 15, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

“God has blessed me with so much it is only fitting to pay it forward,” Nzeribe says.
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500 Black State Legislators Address Voting Rights and Other Issues in Atlanta

December 11, 2021 admin 0

Vice President Kamala Harris, Ghana’s President, and Others Receive Awards December 10, 2021 – Washington, D.C. — Over 500 Black State Legislators from across the United States left the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) Annual Legislative Conference last weekend recommitted […]

“I think my life experiences and spiritual foundation more than anything have influenced my decision to become an entrepreneur,” says Jay Highsmith. (Herbert Geddis)

Jay Highsmith Productions Focuses Creativity Through A Spiritual Lens

December 11, 2021 257873455330365 Comments Off

“Video editing is very therapeutic for me,” says Highsmith.
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New Orleans legend Fiend's name derives from the Eric B. & Rakim song, “Microphone Fiend.” (Courtesy of Fiend)

Louisiana Legends: There’s No Limit To Fiend’s Greatness

November 3, 2021 257873455330365 Comments Off

Fiend joins Lil Wayne as the face of New Orleans’ 17th Ward most influential voices.
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WBA (regular) welterweight champion Jamal James (shown) defends his crown against unbeaten Radzhab Butaev on Saturday. (Premier Boxing Champions)

Jamal James Wants Rematch With Yordenis Ugas To Avenge The Only Loss Of His Pro Career

October 27, 2021 257873455330365 Comments Off

Standing in WBA welterweight champion’s way is undefeated Radzhab Butaev of Russia, whom he fights Saturday night.
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