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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, […]

Millions Are Left Behind In the Digital Age

February 29, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Elizabeth Lindsey, the Executive Director of Byte Back Elizabeth Lindsey, the Executive Director of Byte Back, discusses how the lack of access to technology can confine people in cycles of poverty. Ms. Lindsey explains that in an economy that […]

CDC Summary of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

February 25, 2020 admin Comments Off

By CDC as of February 25th COVID-19 cases in the U.S. Situation in U.S. Imported cases of COVID-19 in travelers have been detected in the U.S. Person-to-person spread of COVID-19 also has been seen among close contacts of returned travelers from Wuhan, […]

Big Insurance Must Help End Surprise Medical Billing

February 25, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., NNPA President/CEO Stop Unjust Financial Burdens on African-Americans and Others It is a serious financial problem that far too many African-Americans – from impoverished individuals to working-class families – face these days in the […]

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 […]

An Interview With Christopher Cox

February 24, 2020 admin Comments Off

by Taroue Brooks Tell us about your education. I graduated from THEE Jackson State University. I obtained my bachelors in Political Science and my masters in Public Health with a concentration in Policy and Management. Informally, I was a student […]

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 […]

Bloomberg Spends $3.5 Million With the Black Press

February 20, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Hazel Trice Edney and Hamil Harris Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg has made Black History. The presidential candidate who has been running his campaign through television ads and private meetings has spent a historic amount of money with […]

Unbossed

February 18, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Pamela J. Oakes, The Profitable Nonprofit I run my own nonprofit consulting business. My brother runs his own real estate appraisal business. My father owned his own real estate company. One of my grandmothers ran her own hair salon. […]

Angelo Williams II International Real Estate Consultant

February 18, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your business. My business is all things real estate. I am primarily based in Central Florida as a Realtor and actively involved in development projects in South Florida and the Caribbean. I consult and […]

Katrina Parrott: Founder of iDiversicons™, the world’s first diverse emoji

February 11, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Robin Harris-Walker Story Courtesy Women Leadership Magazine WLM: It is so exciting, yet a little disheartening, that many people in diverse communities are unaware that diverse icons exist. What is iDiversicons™ and what are the unique functions and capabilities […]

The Final Call To Mark 40 Years of Publishing With Special Banquet

February 10, 2020 admin Comments Off

CHICAGO–From its inception in 1979 until today, The Final Call newspaper has consistently delivered a message dedicated to the resurrection of the Black man and woman of America and the world. “The Final Call has a unique mission and purpose and […]

Black Memorabilia Show & Sale Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Morgan State University

February 10, 2020 admin Comments Off

There will be a Black Memorabilia Show & Sale Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Morgan State University. It will be at the Carl J. Murphy Fine Art Center, 2201Argonne Drive in Baltimore, Maryland.Admission is FREE. This will be in conjunction with […]

Greater Washington Urban League now accepting 2020 Scholarship Applications

February 10, 2020 admin Comments Off

The scholarship season has officially started! We are now accepting 2020 Scholarship Applications and will host an informational session on Tuesday, February 11th at 7:00 pm. During this session, we will present the 2020 Scholarship Application, explain eligibility requirements, and allow interested applicants to ask […]

The Art of Gregory Prescott

February 9, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks How did you get get into photography?I have been doing photography for about 25 years. I’ve always had an interest in all types of art and I use to want to be an illustrator. I discovered the works […]

Spike Lee Introduces the 2021 Cadillac Escalade in Hollywood

February 7, 2020 admin Comments Off

Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins Congratulations to Oscar-winning director Spike Lee for integrating his abstract shooting techniques and distinctive film touches with Cadillac, subsequently introducing the awe-inspiring 2021 Escalade at RED Studios in Hollywood with the premiere of Anthem. Spike’s […]