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Ballerina Misty Copeland to ‘inspire the next generation’ With Her Own Barbie Doll

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Prima ballerina Misty Copeland is being honored with a Barbie doll in her likeness.Copeland, 33, made history last year when she became the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer at the world-renowned American […]

Old Navy Facing Racist Backlash for Featuring Interracial Couple

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Racist haters slammed Old Navy for releasing a photo featuring a mixed race family for a recent campaign. Some viewed the ad as white genocide. “Oh, happy day! Our #ThankYouEvent is finally here,” Old Navy […]

Ethnicity Still Matters in the Politics of 2016

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Michael Barone, realclearpolitics.com Ethnicity still matters. That’s one lesson I draw from the results so far of this year’s Republican and Democratic primaries and caucuses. We’re encouraged to believe ethnicity doesn’t matter much anymore; […]

Ritzy Hats Take Over Epping Forest for Annual Fundraiser

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Over the weekend, hundreds of hats took center stage at Epping Forest Yacht Club for the annual Ritz Chamber Players Hat Luncheon fundraiser. On the scene were hats of all shapes, sizes and colors. Guests […]

Bernie Sanders Can’t Win, But Will He Hurt the Party Instead?

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Losing is always tough. Sometimes it’s telegraphed and we know it’s coming; and then there are times when we are surprised. “You learn how to be a gracious winner and an outstanding loser,” said Joe […]

Black Liberals are Hypocrites When it Comes to the N Word

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Raynard Jackson Once again, two nights ago, liberal hypocrisy was on full display at the White House Correspondents’ Association’s (WHCA) annual dinner. The dinner was begun in the early 1920s and usually the incumbent […]

The Battle is Over; Kathleen Battle Returns to the Metropolitan Opera

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By Frederick H. Lowe World-renown soprano Kathleen Battle will return to the Metropolitan Opera later this year after the company fired her in 1994 for being too difficult to work with. Battle will perform the […]

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Congratulates 2016 Scholarship Winners

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Congratulates 2016 Scholarship Winners – Jacksonville, Florida –Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Gamma Rho Omega Chapter awards scholarships to deserving area high school seniors and college students annually. This year’s financial […]

Preparing Young Black Males for Success

August 7, 2026 admin 0

St. Paul AME hosted the Sons of Allen dedication of 80 shirts and ties to the 5,000 Role Model of Excellence program. Former senator and community trustee Tony Hill led the call for donations to […]

Motown The Musical Star Delights in Performing for Family in Jax !

August 7, 2026 admin 0

For one week, Motown The Musical held centre stage at the Times Union Moran Center, where Motown music lovers enthusiastically sang in unison hits of the Temptations, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Stevie Wonder and […]