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Love can blossom in the bleakest of places

August 7, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off on Love can blossom in the bleakest of places
Engagement photos typically take place in such serene settings as a park or pedestrian plaza. But for a Palestinian couple, the perfect setting for their pre-wedding pix turned out to be the refugee camp where the bride-to-be grew up. The […]
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Art

Visual Artist – MARRYAM MOMA

August 3, 2020 admin 0
By Taroue Brooks Marryam Moma is an Atlanta-based interdisciplinary artist with an emphasis on collage art. Tell us about your style. I am Visual Artist with a current core focus on hand cut collage art. I work within an organic, […]
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Culture

John Lewis’s final words.

July 30, 2020 admin 0
By John Lewis Mr. Lewis, the civil rights leader who died on July 17, wrote this essay shortly before his death, to be published upon the day of his funeral. While my time here has now come to an end, I want […]
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News

Churches vandalized across the US

July 25, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off on Churches vandalized across the US
A rash of vandalism at churches has left a statue of Jesus Christ headless and some set ablaze. The reports come amid a national debate over what to do about offensive and controversial statues. President Trump signed in executive order […]
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Culture

Pastor Jennifer Carner

April 28, 2020 admin 0
By Taroue Brooks Tell us again about your education/training. As the first female ordination candidate in a rural Missionary Baptist Church, my father insisted that I read every commentary and theological resource I could get my hands on.  He thought […]
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Celebrity

An Interview with Marcus Patrick

April 3, 2020 admin Comments Off on An Interview with Marcus Patrick
By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to become an entrepreneur?Honestly I’ve always found it hard to fit in to the cookie cutter ideas that culture lays out for us so I pursuit what feels true to me and it always […]
Celebrity

An Interview With Artist Michael Chukes

March 10, 2020 admin Comments Off on An Interview With Artist Michael Chukes
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 […]
Books

Nikki Giovanni’s Latest Poem: ‘Vote’

March 6, 2020 admin Comments Off on Nikki Giovanni’s Latest Poem: ‘Vote’
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 […]
Health

Holiday Grieving

January 12, 2020 admin Comments Off on Holiday Grieving
By Vivianne A. Griffiths , MSN, APRN, CCLC So, here we are at the holidays. For many it will be a busy time with fun gatherings, special preparations and of course, shopping and money angst.   But not for you. Maybe […]
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Culture

THE 2020 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & CULTURE SHOWCASE APRIL 11th & 12th Pennsylvania Convention Center 12th & Arch St, Philadelphia

December 30, 2019 admin Comments Off on THE 2020 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & CULTURE SHOWCASE APRIL 11th & 12th Pennsylvania Convention Center 12th & Arch St, Philadelphia
* FREE  ADMISSION * Contact  ​AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE SHOWCASE Box 30112 Elkins Park, PA 19027​info@blackhistoryshowcase.com MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the African American History and Culture Showcase (AAHCS) is to provide: an annual  event that commemorates the important role African […]