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, […]
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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 […]
#JusticeForKeisha: Protests Held Outside Popular DC Bar After Black Woman Dragged By Security
In the video, members of Nellie’s Sports Bar security team can be seen aggressively dragging a Black woman by her long blond braids on Saturday inside of Nellie’s, an LGBTQ+ establishment in the U-Street area of D.C. Written By Charise Frazier Image by forcal35 from Pixabay A viral video showing a Black […]
Historic Justice Department appointment: Kristen Clarke confirmed as first Black woman to lead Civil Rights Division
By Charlene Crowell Kristen Clarke, confirmed as assistant attorney general for civil rights, U. S. Department of Justice. (Courtesy Photo) (TriceEdneyWire.com) – In recent years, many people of different races and ethnicities have fought against rollbacks to hard-won racial progress. From health disparities exposed in the COVID-19 pandemic, to voting rights, […]