God Bless You, Mr. Stockett!
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Breathing Easier: The Journey from Transplant Patient to Johns Hopkins Nurse
How a second chance at life is shaping a Johns Hopkins Hospital nurse’s career When Brianna Fogelman checks on her patients, the Johns Hopkins nurse pays close attention to their […] The post Breathing Easier: The Journey from Transplant Patient to Johns Hopkins Nurse appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
A pathway for Black wealth: Tips for fueling business growth through planning and mentorship
Black businesses are an essential part of the economy. As one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. economy, Black businesses contribute an estimated $200 billion to the national economy […] The post A pathway for Black wealth: Tips for fueling business growth through planning and mentorship appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Politics and the AFRO: 130 years into the struggle for an equal democracy
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps member Long before social media and 24-hour news networks, there were newspapers keeping people informed. And long before voting rights […] The post Politics and the AFRO: 130 years into the struggle for an equal democracy appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
It’s All About Love – Getty @ 25 Celebrates Crenshaw | Lots of Pics – LOOK!
*Los Angeles – A lot of community love was in the air as it hovered over the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza upper parking lot. The occasion was the 9th iteration of outdoor community arts festivals in celebration of the Getty Center’s 25th Anniversary, Saturday and Sunday, August 13-14, 2022, at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
Black Farmers Concerned Inflation Reduction Act Will Roll Back Promised Debt Relief | VIDEO
*The National Black Farmers Association is worried that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will roll back debt relief provided Black, indigenous, and other farmers of color in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. When President Joe Biden signs the law, which just passed both houses of Congress, approximately 15,000 farmers of color across
Dr. Kerri Moseley-Hobbs Garners 2022 Newsome Award for Historical Author of the Year
*The 27th annual Newsome Awards, taking place August 19-21, 2022 (various places) with an awards ceremony Saturday, August 20th at Martin West (6817 Dogwood Road, 21244) is where Dr. Kerri Moseley-Hobbs will be honored with the “Historical Author of the Year” Award. A Historian and Guest Lecturer, Dr. Moseley-Hobbs published the creative nonfiction book “More
Liz Cheney Vows to Carry on Fight Against Trump After Conceding Defeat in Wyoming Primary | WATCH
*(CNN) — Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, the most ardent Republican critic of Donald Trump in Congress, vowed to carry on her fight against the former President and the election-denying movement he leads in a speech Tuesday night after conceding defeat in her primary. Cheney will lose to Trump-backed attorney Harriet Hageman, CNN projects. “This primary
‘Beast’ Stars Iyana Halley and Leah Jeffries Talk Working with Idris Elba | Watch EUR Exclusive
*EUR caught up with “Beast” stars Iyana Halley and Leah Jeffries to dish about this hotly-anticipated new thriller starring Idris Elba that opens in theaters nationwide on Friday. Elba plays a father of two teenage daughters (played by Halley and Jeffries) who find themselves hunted by a massive rogue lion intent on proving that the
The Baylor Project Announce New Live Album, The Evening: Live at APPARATUS
Be A Light, in collaboration with Motown Gospel, proudly announces the September 2, 2022 release of The Evening: Live at APPARATUS, a new live album from 4x GRAMMY® nominated duo The Baylor Project. This immersive, soul-stirring set was recorded in front of an engaged live audience at APPARATUS — an interdisciplinary design studio in New York City. For