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HBCU Band Will March at Inauguration

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by Jeff Martin ATLANTA (AP) — The marching band of a historically black college in Alabama will perform in President-elect Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inaugural parade, despite a barrage of criticism, the school’s president announced […]

“My Life with Earth Wind & Fire”

August 7, 2026 admin 0

THE BOOKWORM SEZ By Maurice White with Herb Powell c.2016, Amistad $27.99 / $34.99 Canada 385 pages Your needs are very simple. Food, shelter, water. Those are the essentials, but then there are the things […]

Gospel Singer Kim Burrell’s Radio Show Cancelled Following Homophobic Rant

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By JamesMichael Nichols, huffingtonpost.com Gospel singer Kim Burrell felt the full consequence of homophobia this week when her radio program was cancelled following an anti-gay rant. Texas Southern University announced Wednesday evening that Burrell’s radio show […]

Ford cancels Mexico plant. Will create 700 Michigan jobs

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Heather Long and Poppy Harlow, CNN Ford is canceling plans to build a new plant in Mexico. It will invest $700 million in Michigan instead, creating 700 new U.S. jobs. Ford CEO Mark Fields said […]

Are More Single Black Women Are Packing Pistols ?

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by Michael Cottman “There is a high uptick of African-Americans buying guns across the country,” said Philip Smith, president of the 14,000-member National African-American Gun Association. “We are enrolling members in gun clubs in record […]

Why President Obama Will Never Get the Credit He Deserves

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Roger Caldwell In less than a month, real estate baron and reality TV star Donald J. Trump will be sworn-in as the 45th President of the United States of America. There is a reverence […]

Why Black Women Must Be Involved in the Women’s March on Washington

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by Julianne Malveaux “Ain’t I A Woman,” railed Sojourner Truth, “I have ploughed and planted and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! And ain’t I a woman! I could work as much […]

Fitness Workout Resolution For A Gun Free New Year

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By – S. Jackson – With over 100 homicides counted for in Duval County, Brandon Warren – Owner/CEO of Brandon Fitness presented the 2nd annual Gunz Up, Guns Down Fitness Workout for students in Duval […]

FAMU Expands National Merit Scholar Recruitment Effort in Jacksonville

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Florida A&M University (FAMU) starting the year off meeting one on one with National Merit Scholar semifinalist with the goal of recruiting some of the best and brightest students across Florida and Georgia. Last weekend, FAMU […]

Annual Emancipation Proclamation Awards Celebration Honors the Legacy of Freedom

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The Lincoln Proclamation Association presented their 154th Emancipation Proclamation with an awards luncheon and dedication to local students for academic excellence. A plethora of pastors, bishops, veterans, lodge members, educators and community leaders attended the […]