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Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, New York was the site of a fatal mass shooting on May 14, 2022. (Creative Commons image)

Buffalo Shooting Underscores The Human Cost Of Hatred

May 23, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

“Hate and fear are being given too much oxygen,” said President Joseph Biden, condemning the attack in a visit to the city.
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Brown v Board of Education: When the Supreme Court Rejected a Racist System

May 22, 2022 Leslie Rhodes 0

By Ben Jealous The U.S. Supreme Court wasn’t always a threat to civil rights. Almost 70 years ago this month, the Court issued its ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, one of the most important in our history. It was unanimous. […]

Hey Detroit The Black Women’s Expo Has Vivica A. Fox Coming To Your Town June 18-19,2022

May 11, 2022 admin 0

Get Ticket Now BWe NEXT is coming to DETROIT Huntington Place1 Washington BoulevardDetroit, Michigan 48226, United States (US) June 18-19, 2022! Just in time for Father’s Day and Juneteenth Weekend! Dates and Times: Saturday, June 18, 2022 | 10:00AM – […]

Jarrett Adams' track record speaks for itself when it comes to fighting for civil rights. (Jarrett Adams/Zenger)

Civil Rights Attorney Seeks Retribution For Shooting Victim Left Paralyzed By Police Officer

May 6, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

Jarrett Adams continues his quest for justice in a trio of high-profile cases.
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Lenay Richardson is empowering Blacks to have better interactions with law enforcement

April 25, 2022 admin 0

She Shares her top 5 rules in dealing with law enforcement officials By Jessica L. Dupree Conflict management expert Lenay Richardson is on a mission to teach Black communities how to have a better relationship with law enforcement and authority […]

Join Us For A Free Virtual Town Hall Mental Wealth: COVID’s impact on Mental Health in the Black Community

April 19, 2022 admin 0

This FREE virtual event will provide a much-needed platform to discuss the challenges Black families are facing at the intersection of COVID-19 and mental wellness. Thursday, April 28, 2022 6 p.m. CST / 7 p.m. EST Register now

How film maker Andrea Ward is shedding light on social issues with the new film company Redemption Images

April 16, 2022 admin 0

Written by: Jessica L. DupreePhotos: Billy Montgomery Fashion designer turned Filmmaker Andrea Ward always knew that her innate talent for creativity and storytelling would take her places she once dreamed of. The Atlanta based creative pivoted her career and in […]

COVID-19 Long Hauler Shares Survival Story to Support COVID-19 Vaccinations in Black Communities

March 16, 2022 admin 0

By: Dena Vang Antoinette Patterson didn’t think boarding a plane on February 29, 2020, would impact her life the way that it did. She took the stage during the Voices of COVID panel discussion at the W Cobb NMA Institute Stay Well Community Health […]

Bestselling Books January/February 2022

March 9, 2022 admin 0

By AALBC Our Bestsellers List has been published continuously since 1998 and is the most visible list focused on Black Books in existence. You will learn about books selling well, in the Black community, that may never show up on lists published […]

Sojourner Truth Legacy Project Virtual Summit on Wednesday, March 23, 2022

March 2, 2022 admin 0

BY CBCF This Sojourner Truth Legacy Project virtual presentation will highlight the amazing legacy, history, and continued work of Black women leaders who have dedicated their careers to eliminating systemic barriers and ensuring equity for all. Black women continue to […]

Links Chapters of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Host the Community’s Biggest Heart Health & Wellness Program on National Wear Red Day

February 27, 2022 admin 0

Program Garnered Global Education and Awareness During Heart Health and Black History Month ARLINGTON, Va. February 21, 2022 — Live from Facebook on National Wear Red Day, the 14th Annual DMV Links Red Dress Program — Heart Health and Wellness […]

A COLLECTIVE OF BLACK WOMEN LEADERS CELEBRATE AND CONGRATULATE JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON ON HISTORIC NOMINATION TO THE U.S. SUPREME COURT

February 25, 2022 admin 0

By Black PR Wire Representing millions of women across America, leaders of Black women’s organizations and networks form The Black Women’s Leadership Collective (BWLC) to leverage their collective power in support of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination. Today leaders of […]

Former Vice Principle Victorious Hall Opens Smoothie Shop And Employs His Students

February 25, 2022 admin 0

Former Vice Principal, Victorious Hall has opened Spizzy, a smoothie shop in Brandywine, MD where he employs his former students. Watch Spizzy owner, Victorious Hall, discuss his dream for the smoothie shop and share why it is so important to do it […]

2022 MoBay FunFest is back in Jamaica for the second year

February 22, 2022 admin 0

MoBay FunFest is a Boutique 5-night Music Festival and Wellness Retreat at the Luxury Ocean Front All-Inclusive Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa in Montego Bay Jamaica. MoBay FunFest will unite music lovers and fun seekers from across the […]

Arts & Culture

BWe NEXT (Black Women’s Expo) Expands Market to include shows in Detroit and Atlanta in 2022

February 4, 2022 admin 0

Look out Detroit and Atlanta! The Chicago-born BWe NEXT (Black Women’sExpo) is headed your way as announced by Founder and Executive Producer Merry Greenvia Facebook Live. Green virtually discussed the addition of the Motor City June 18-19,2022 and “Hotlanta” December […]

“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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