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The 59th edition of Prensa Latina’s Sports Survey Opens to All Media

All media included in Prensa Latina’s Sports Survey will vote on equal terms and will choose any athlete from Latin America and the Caribbean (even if...

Community3 years ago

Biden-Harris Administration Takes Sweeping Actions to Lower Healthcare Costs

Addressing longstanding concerns about corporate interests influencing healthcare, the administration announced that it’s cracking down on price gouging by Big Pharma.

A recount Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, confirmed that Henry Whitehorn won the Caddo Parish sheriff’s race by one vote out of more than 43,000 cast earlier that month. (campaign photo)

Black History3 years ago

New Election in Louisiana Sheriff’s Race Will Void Single Vote Win for Black Candidate

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Dec. 5. decision voided the results of a Nov. 18 runoff election. In that election, Henry Whitehorn defeated Nickelson by a single...

André 3000’s caught most of his core fans after releasing his first solo project, “New Blue Sun.”

Atlanta Daily World3 years ago

André 3000 Reveals What It Would Take For Him To Release Another Rap Album

ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — “When people ask me about a rap album, ‘Man, I would love a rap album, I’m with you,'” he said. “But it’s...

Norman Lear, 2017 Kennedy Center Honoree delivers remarks after receiving his Kennedy Center Honor medal at the Kennedy Center Honor Dinner at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on December 2, 2017. (Photo: U.S. State Department Photo / Public Domain)

Black History3 years ago

Norman Lear, Who Produced “Good Times” and “Sanford and Son” Dies as 101

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Norman Lear is not only known for his contributions to television but also for his activism. He has been an outspoken advocate for...

Biden said the relief is courtesy of his administration’s efforts to fix Public Service Loan Forgiveness, so teachers, members of the military, nurses, and other public service workers receive “the relief they have earned.” (Photo: @whitehouse on Instagram)

BlackPressUSA3 years ago

Biden Announces $4.8 billion in Student Loan Debt Forgiveness for 80,300 Borrowers

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Today’s announcement comes on top of all we’ve been able to achieve for students and student loan borrowers in the past few years,”...

Commentary3 years ago

‘Dictator’ Trump and Allies Forewarns Retaliatory Measures Against Media, Others in Potential Second Term

“We’re closing the border and we’re drilling, drilling, drilling,” Trump proclaimed. “After that, I’m not a dictator.”

Black History3 years ago

It Takes More to “Stop the Hate” Than Saying the Words

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — While many people argue against religion even being mentioned outside of calls for a National Day of Prayer when disaster strikes, because...

Advice3 years ago

Keeping it Real: Former Assemblymember Cheryl Brown Advocates for Aging Population

BLACK VOICE NEWS — Anyone who has cared for an elderly loved one understands the challenges that lie ahead for these individuals, their families and community....

CAPTION: Fire erupts at historic Swift Mansion in Bronzeville on the South Side on Dec. 3 (Photo, Chicago Fire Department).

Black History3 years ago

Arson Probe Launched as Historic Swift Mansion in Bronzeville Catches Fire

CHICAGO DEFENDER — The Swift Mansion was built in 1892 by meatpacking magnate Gustavus Swift, who presented it as a wedding gift to his daughter Helen,...

Black History3 years ago

Keep It Local Business Fund Grants $200k to Community Entrepreneurs

BLACK VOICE NEWS — The Keep It Local Business Fund has awarded $200,000 in microgrants this year to community entrepreneurs across the country. “These 20 entrepreneurs...

Birmingham Times3 years ago

`He Worked 2 And 3 Jobs to Pay for My Tuition … I Got My Degree With Him, 3 kids, And Working Full-Time’

BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY Special to the Birmingham Times “You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like...