PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — From the moment Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar were announced as the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show performers, the world has been waiting to see what comes next. Now, in partnership with filmmaker F. Gary Gray, […]
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Max Julien Dies: Star Of Film Cult Classic ‘The Mack’ Was 88
Max Julien, best known for his starring role in the 1973 blaxploitation film The Mack, died Saturday on his birthday at his home in Los Angeles, according to his friends. He was 88 and no cause of death has been revealed. “A statement from his public relations team praised his character. “During […]
Founder of Black Woman-Owned Tea Brand Expands Grocery Store Distribution into 22 States
Nationwide — Pennie Crockett, founder and CEO of Pennie’s Teas, now has nationwide distribution of her products in 22 states at The Fresh Market, Giant Foods, and Whole Foods Market. The states where her healthy tea products can be found in grocery stores include Alaska, Anchorage, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, […]
The Meaning of Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a Swahili word that means “first” and signifies the first fruits of the harvest. From December 26 to January 1, many people of African descent in America-celebrate Kwanzaa. In Africa, there are many customs that are common among the various ethnic groups found on the continent. One of […]
Archbishop Desmond Tutu Passes Away at 90
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, a towering figure who helped bring an end to apartheid in South Africa, has passed away in Cape Town. He was 90. “The passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu is another chapter of bereavement in our nation’s farewell to a generation of outstanding South Africans who […]
Take A Look Real Estate Brokers to Commemorate its 10th Anniversary
Ohio Firm to Recognize the History and Contributions of Black Principal Brokers in Central Ohio Real Estate Columbus, Ohio – As Take a Look Real Estate Brokers celebrates its 10th year of business, the growing brokerage will honor the African American Brokerages that have contributed to the thriving Central Ohio market. […]
The Columbus Foundation Makes Foundational Investment in Columbus Urban League
Monies advance social justice, racial equity and solidify core operations The Columbus Foundation is dedicating a foundational $500,000 investment to seed a more inclusive economy and strengthen the core operations of the Columbus Urban League (CUL). The unrestricted gift will be dedicated to advancing social justice and racial equity by […]
The 2nd Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo is Back !
A Day to Pamper, Thank and Recognize Caregivers.
Derek Chauvin Receives 22 and a Half Years for Murder of George Floyd
By Tim Arango Image: © Court TV, via Reuters Derek Chauvin was led out of the courtroom by officers after being sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison for the murder of George Floyd. MINNEAPOLIS — Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of murder in the death of […]
Just because Juneteenth now a federal holiday doesn’t mean we stop pushing for racial justice
Chants of “Black lives matter!” ring out as Jevell Sutton, displaying the Pan-African flag, and others march in the… (Bettina Hansen / The Seattle Times) By Naomi Ishisaka Seattle Times columnist Updated June 21, 2021 at 10:05 am In the end, after decades of effort and advocacy, the U.S. House voted overwhelmingly last […]