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Red Cross Safety Flyer Prompts Apology for Being Racist

August 7, 2026 admin 0

An American Red Cross Hospital signboard that carried a “super racist” message about swim safety guidelines for children has prompted an apology from the hospital. The dialogue opened on Twitter after a photo circulated of […]

Bill Cosby Will Stand Trial for Sexual Assault Charges

August 7, 2026 admin 0

A judge in Pennsylvania has denied a last-ditch effort by Bill Cosby’s lawyers to have criminal sexual assault charges dismissed. That means Cosby will face the charges in court. Cosby’s attorneys were back in court […]

Simonds – Johnson Residents Preparing for a All Star Reunion

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by Lynn Jones The Simonds-Johnson Park Community Reunion Committee recently held its Inaugural Scholarship Fundraising Prayer Breakfast at the Marriott Hotel on Salisbury Rd. Chaplain Saundra Waldrop served as the guest speaker expresing the theme […]

Cyberbullying is Real and More Devastating Than Many Realize

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Chances are that one out of every four people were bullied in school. It normally happens in middle and high school;and of course it’s normally some kid with self-esteem issues taking those insecurities out on […]

Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Affirmative Action

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By George E. Curry George Curry Media Columnist In many instances, the Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action ruling upholding the University of Texas’s affirmative action program was overshadowed by a same-day order overturning President Obama’s […]

Rising Car Costs are No Reason to Take a Predatory Car Loan

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Charlene Crowell It’s that time of year again when days are longer, temperatures are higher and auto dealers advertise some of the most tempting deals. And while there’s nothing new about new car fever […]

Stop the Violence Banquet Recognizes Those in the Trenches

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The Officers and Board members of The El-Beth-El Development Center hosted its 7th Annual “Stop the Violence Recognition” Banquet last weekend at the International Fire Fighters Local Banquet Hall. The annual “Stop the Violence Recognition […]

“Survivor” Strikes a Cord of Truth & a Blow to Domestic Violence

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Rhonda Silver – “Survivor” A True Story by Denise Jenkins James Conners was launched last Saturday at a book signing held at James Weldon Johnson’s YMCA. In her presentation she engages participants with vignettes […]

Nearly 1,000 Attend Stanton Annual Gala

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The 10th Stanton Alumni Gala was held this past weekend at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Nearly 700 gathered on Friday night for a fun filled evening of trivia, dancing and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Saturday night was […]

Eastside Neighborhood Promotes Education and Economic Development

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The OaklandCEED, Inc. (Center for Education and Economic Development) weathered the storm for the second annual Neighborhoods Come Alive Tour, an eastside celebration held June 18th at A. Phillip Randolph Park. Though the crowd was a […]