Brandon Johnson Signs Executive Orders Hours After Being Sworn In

Brandon Johnson didn’t waste any time. Hours after being sworn in as Chicago’s 57th Mayor, he signed executive orders to boost youth employment and establish three...

Olympians ‘Make a Splash’ to Curb Black, Latinx Drownings

By Aswad Walker | Houston Defender | Word In Black Cullen Jones (right) and student at a recent ‘Make a Splash’ swimming lesson in Houston, TX. Photograph...

President Biden’s Full Howard University Commencement Address

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “You’re the scientists, the doctors, the advocates who will bring -- do big things like ending cancer as we know it and even...

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California Fast Food Franchise Owners Say Proposed Law Would Kill Their Businesses

VOICE & VIEWPOINT — In 2020, Nathan Carter became the owner of a McDonald’s location in Southeast Los Angeles. Currently, he owns three restaurants, while his...

Brandon Johnson’s Inauguration Speech: Unify the City Around Tough Issues

Brandon Johnson delivered an inauguration address that primarily centered on inclusivity and collaboration, which will inform how he plans to confront Chicago’s most pressing issues. “That...

Let’s Be Honest, Ja Morant Is Not The Only Person Misled By Negative Aspects Of Hip-Hop Culture 

There’s a thin line between revealing a reality of violence and promoting it as culture.    Ja Morant is willing to risk it all for an...

Multitalented Choreographer Monica Josette Pays Homage with Theatre Under The Stars’ “Rent”

HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — hough she was familiar with the musical, Josette had never worked on a production of Rent. “Being able to look at the...

Decide DeKalb Hosts ‘Donuts with Dorian’ To Highlight Economic Development Week

The Gresham Park Recreation Center located in southern DeKalb County was the perfect backdrop to Decide DeKalb’s inaugural “Donuts with Dorian” during economic development week in...

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Finally Open in Georgia

Georgia lawmakers are late joining the cohort of states across the country to make medical marijuana available to patients suffering from a myriad of painful maladies...