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After 5-Year Battle, New Pa. Probation Reforms Pushed by Meek Mill Go into Effect

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Liz Tung, WHYY – On a Friday afternoon last December, Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill stood on a stage next to Gov. Josh Shapiro, describing the fear he felt every time he crossed the Ben Franklin Bridge […]

We Need Black Women in Office, Now More Than Ever

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By A’SHANTI F. GHOLAR| Every election we hear how Black women are “the backbone of the Democratic Party,” its most loyal voting group that has turned out at the polls at higher rates than any […]

The Atlanta Voice Earns Six Awards for Journalistic Excellence at NNPA Messenger Awards

August 7, 2026 admin 0

BALTIMORE, MD. – The Atlanta Voice earned six awards for journalistic excellence at this year’s National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Messenger Awards, which took place at the Four Seasons Baltimore. The annual awards took place on Thursday […]

Hands Performance, Now Streaming as Part of AfroPoP Digital Shorts

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Celebrate Pride Month with Hands Performance — a new film merging AI, dance and ASL — on Black Public Media’s AfroPoP Digital Shorts series – In honor of Pride Month, Black Public Media (BPM) brings viewers a new short film that is an […]

REVIEW: Method Man is the Fixer in Bad Shabbos, 2024 Tribeca Film Festival Audience Winner

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Dwight Brown Film Critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire – When the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival ended June 16th, the audience had spoken. It named the zany, dark comedy Bad Shabbos its Audience Award […]

Warrior: Built To Last Paperback

August 7, 2026 admin 0

In this short read, Nacole shares her 11-month journey towards acceptance. She needed to accept the battle that was given to her; a battle that she didn’t choose – CANCER. If you’re currently fighting against […]

Happy Fathers Day – A Message From The Publisher (Westside Gazette)

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr.| “As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.” –Psalms 17:15 KJV What is so difficult about living your […]

NAACP Applauds Maryland Governor Wes Moore for Historic Pardon of 175,000+ Cannabis Convictions

August 7, 2026 admin 0

NAACP President & CEO: “The Governor’s brave decision to pardon these 175,000 Americans will provide them with a new-found ability to attain opportunity” WASHINGTON — Today, in a historic move to advance criminal justice reform, Governor […]

Local Stars Shine Bright at Film Premiere of Nationally Streamed Productions

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Producer D. Godfrey – In the final days of Riverside’s Sun-Ray Theater operation, a double feature film premiere captivated a sold-out audience for two highly anticipated films: “Black Game Night,” directed by Taurean J. […]

Disney’s Magic Cruise Ship Docks at Lookout Cay, Bahamas for Junkanoo Paradise!

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Lynn Jones | Before all the fanfare for Tiana’s Bayou opening, media reps from around the country sailed on a three night cruise aboard Disney Magic cruise ship to Lookout Cay at Light House […]