Georgia governor declares a state of emergency as Florence nears

THE FLORIDA STAR — Hurricane Florence is expected to come ashore as a major hurricane on Friday. Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has issued an emergency declaration...

Alpha Kappa Alpha Raising $10 Million for HBCUs

On September 17th, designated by the sorority as HBCU Community Impact Day, a bold 24-hour campaign will encourage sorority members along with HBCU stakeholders to make...

Op-Ed: Black Women Show the Way Forward in 2018

SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT — There is a reckoning afoot in this country. On one side, Trump has emboldened and embodied a virulent and reckless...

State Rep. Ron Reynolds turns himself in to serve year-long jail sentence

DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — Reynolds, a Democrat from Missouri City, was convicted in 2015 on misdemeanor charges for illegally soliciting clients for his personal injury practice...

NIH launches initiative to accelerate genetic therapies to cure sickle cell disease

“This initiative is giving patients, families, and communities a reason for hope. I’m particularly pleased that we are able to make this announcement during Sickle Cell...

BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Grammy Museum salutes Jermaine Dupri’s music career

WAVE NEWSPAPERS — Award-winning producer, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, recording artist and TV star Jermaine Dupri has been writing and producing platinum records for more...

Rev. Kenneth Whalum congratulates his brother Kirk Whalum for receiving note on Beale Street

Legendary producer David Porter congratulates Kirk Whalum on "Beale Street Note" honor

PRESS ROOM: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Offering Mortgages for as Little as 3 Percent Down

PASADENA JOURNAL — One of the biggest obstacles confronting low- and moderate-income home buyers is coming up with the 20 percent down payment that many financial...

"A Leak In The Building" Voice Of Atlanta (Greenleaf Season 3)